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Originally Posted by Ironhorse
People ride further and more often on an e-bike because it’s easier. I’ve got a fat friend on FB who now loudly brags about his 70 km e-bike “rides” but he burns under 500 calories.
You don’t need an e-bike to put your HR in the 120-135 bpm range - just peddle more.
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But do they actually get out and ride because they have an e-bike when otherwise they would have stayed home?
That's what I think they're great for. Making bike trips happen that wouldn't have happened otherwise. Either because the rider is older, carrying an injury, or trying to get fit, or because the trip is far, and requires carrying heavy stuff around (kids).
I personally don't have one, because I already pedal around a decent amount and want to maximize the exercise I get from it and not deal with the cost/maintenance/theft considerations. When I'm an old fart, I'm sure I'll have one.