I Got an E-Bike and I LOVE IT!
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- This is my love letter to ebikes! As you can tell, I'm a big fan.
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Thank you. It's so refreshing for a respected cyclist to shed light on the positive aspects of ebikes.
I’m a big fan of two wheeled transport
Riding my human-powered bike, I always like seeing people on e-bikes. I have no issues with them! People getting outdoors and enjoying themselves, can't beat it. E-bikes are a great alternatives to cars. We need more E-bikes.
100% Agree I rode on regular bike and yesterday I rode 10 miles with my 89year old Dad on his Specialized Levo. He wears oxygen from a backpack when he rides and he even had a pace maker put in two months ago. His e bike changed his world and even our relationships. Over the last few years we have done many many rides together which I cherish very much. I'm so glad they came out with them. I think they are worth every penny they cost!
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I’m 57 and have an eMTB class 1. No throttle, 20 mph assist limit. I love it. I went from 235 pounds to 175 in 3 months
That’s great!! Have fun out there
My ebike saved my biking career. I'm 60, just retiring and did a cross multi state bike camp tour.
@@leenash8198 I broke my heel a few years ago, torn ACL and MCL, thought my mountain biking and trail riding days were behind me, not anymore with the ebike
Ditto since riding electric for a number of years my hamstring flexibility is dramatically better than when I was younger.. also I have an electric cargo bike with a class one hitch improvised on the back.. I am able to pull a farm wagon framed coroplast camper of significant size, for utility and adventure.. which is a really cool new niche.. been turning heads for years with the thing
Did you stay at campsites with plugins?
@@jazziered142 no, I have 2 backup batteries that got me through, but I could have as there are several on the route and would have if I only had the one battery. There were many times I didn’t use the pedal assist to save power. The batteries take a long time to recharge too.
@@jazziered142 generally speaking e-bikes are more for Suburban Adventures.. carrying an extra battery is a lot of weight if you don't need it and most restaurants and pubs are perfectly okay with plugging in an e-bike battery literally cost pennies to charge.. being friendly attracts business.. there are long-distance ebike riders that generally have a solar panel Incorporated.. three or 400 watts of solar energy is enough to roll
Ebike or not e bike, it is still a bike that will make us GET OUT THERE. 😃👍
I did 62 miles in about 5 hours in my E-bike today. It was quite easy considering the distance. I loved being outdoors with it.
Yes it feels more of a security blanket knowing can get back from where we went 😅
Do you have the Priority Current too?
Throttles are so nice after red lights. I don't really use it in other situations, but I love it.
Same here, no throttle except crossing roads after stopping.
Same
That's cool, and something that I hadn't thought about. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!
Me too! And sometimes I pretend I'm a kid riding my motorcycle.
Every hater ever: "Your e-bike is cheating!!" As they ride by on a 10 lb. $15000 carbon wonder bike, having driven to the ride in their V8 SUV or truck...
I think the e-bike is a game changer for the human race. I'm building a tiny home in the mountains and my e-bike will be my main transportation.
That’s so cool!!
I live in a hilly city that has kept me from riding a normal bike. I was also hesitant to get an ebike because of the "perception" from regular bike riders- so I appreciate you dispelling that! Got my first ebike the other day and I love it. Caused me to have involuntary smiles!
involuntary smiles are THE BEST!
Couldn't agree more. I converted my old MTB into an e-bike and am now not only back in the saddle after a decade of doing less and less exercise but swapped my train commute for an e-bike commute... 35 miles round trip per day... so much more fun!
I discovered the E-bike paradox this year also. biking more than ever because the "E" allows me to bike when tired, headwinds, short on time, and made me a daily commuter into downtown with pedal assist to reduce the sweat factor. I still have the other bikes too, but can now bike 7 days a week. Thanks for another great video!
Very cool! Happy trails, Craig!
And - you can push harder and further….
In my case, I can pedal until the pain gets unbearable, and can still get home. I’ll then crash in bed…
Getting an e-Bike not only changed my life for the better, it literally SAVED MY LIFE after almost dying twice from Covid, & also have Long Term Covid, on top of it, I'm a single father at 47, to a 7yo, & the only help & friend I had(my brother) died right after I got sick, he was also a huge help with my son, all this happening sent me into a terrible depression, I gained tons of weight, & would never leave the house, I have severe social anxiety, but after getting an e-Bike this year, ALL THAT CHANGED, I now love getting outside, I've lost 50+lbs, my heart & lungs are stronger, & it's an awesome hobby to share with my son! 😊
I now own 3 e-Bikes, & am actually a paid intern with a pretty big e-Bike company, so not only if it a hobby I love, it's a new career I can't wait to learn the in's & outs about the business & see how far I climb the ladder of success in my new career! 😊👍💯
Oh wow!! What an inspiring story!! I wish you all the best on your future adventures with your son.
Yes! I completely agree with the assertion that an e-bike is not cheating any more than a lighter bike would be. I got my wife a commuter that she rides on the Cherry Creek trail, here in Denver, to get to work. She does 20 miles 3 days a week and she's working down the level of assist she uses and is getting stronger. I've also noticed that the exercise has improved her disposition. She actually likes to ride now and, best of all, I get to ride with her! All that said, I do think the use of e-bikes on mixed-use trails presents some ediquette and safety concerns, but those can be solved with some convention and good citizenship.
Exactly! Education is needed on the paths (and that goes for regular bikers as well)
I was thinking that when people are riding instead of behind the windshield, they are more aware of everything and each other because crashing hurts.
Yes, I love my eBike. My husband’s bad knee kept us from riding bikes together. Now as seniors we both have eBikes so we can ride the trails together again.
Love it! I wish you both all the best
I recently broke down and got an ebike . Best investment I made . I have only rode the bike like 75 miles but the peddle assets I love it. My ole bike is now parked. My bike is a propella 7s, it has the 250 battery,and 400 peak motor, the bike goes for around 1300 which is not bad it's a city bike but I've rode it everywhere. which makes it a class 1 ebike . Has no throttle. Peddle assets only. So be safe and keep on riden .
Love to hear this!
Throttle assist is a great way to get going or get a little umph when you need to turn from a stand still. Works great for a little extra help on hills but overall pedal assist at the midpoint setting 2 or 3 seems to work really well. Get outdoors and have some fun everyone. You will not believe how much you will start finding reasons to use the E-bike over your car for short stints around your home, groceries, etc. Game changer for sure!
Ebikes are the most efficient and practical forms of transportation. Top 10 greatest Human invention of all time. My custom-built, Felt, 1500watts mid drive hard tail with rockshox fork and Deore XT components is an amazing apparatus that brings me joy every time I go for a ride. I like my car but I love my ebike. It's like... owning a, well behaved, super low-maintenance horse.
Well said!!!
Once again, a great video, Ryan! I took my vintage K2 Hardtail and added a mid drive motor and battery to it. I ride almost every day now I added some saddlebags for groceries and it is truly my car now. What’s really cool is my E bike has specifications of a much more expensive bike, but I only spent about $1300 for the kit.
As a new parent suddenly I saw more cargo type ebikes around Boulder so we got one. Using it to pick up my kids from daycare and they love it so much!
Your are totally Right .
Fantastic video. E-bikes are the future....thanks Ryan....AND PRIORITY for this well built, reasonably priced bike. Cheers
I do everything from commuting, errands, long distance fund raisers and bike travel. I have a standard Bike Friday travel bike. In 2020 I ordered a second with front hub e-assist (class 1) It took 9 months to arrive, due to the pandemic. These are custom made. It’s light enough for me to carry up and down stairs. I’m 68 and under 5 feet tall! Having since had knee issues and 2 knee repair surgeries, this bike has made it possible to continue doing what I love. Thanks Ryan for chiming in with your positive vibes. Regards to your mom.
Now I know why I’m a patreon of your channel and it’s because you produce such awesome, personal and down to earth content. Prior to a couple of years ago I was an avid outdoor photographer who did a lot of hiking, often around 16 miles a day to get to cool locations such as waterfalls and animals and such and 16 miles was pretty good for a then 56 year old guy. But then I started having trouble with walking and having lots of pain in my right knee and eventually having pain from my right hip down to my toes. Going to the doctor and being sure it was from a torn meniscus from years ago I was diagnosed with having a bad hip and after X-rays and a MRI it showed that my hip joint was bone on bone with no cartilage left. My hiking and backpacking days were over. 😢 So last year my wife and I purchased Vivi touring ebikes which are more like a hybrid bike, with 26 inch mountain bike tires \ street tires and from just watching your video they must be a class 2. They have a top speed of 20 mph and have both pedal assist and throttle with three levels, one being the slowest and three the fastest. And they’re equipped with 7 Shimano speeds. Last summer we were just riding occasionally, usually on vacations. This year I’ve been riding weekly. And although my hip replacement surgery is in October, last week I actually rode 10 miles with the motor off and riding it like a normal bike and besides being fun I really got a great sweaty workout. And the main reason I’m telling you all this, is riding bikes doesn’t hurt my hip and now I look forward to riding my ebike. Hopefully after I recover from hip surgery and get somewhat back to “normal” I can eventually get a Priority 600x like yours although I’m quite a bit older than you so riding across Europe probably won’t happen but because of you, I can dream about doing that, or riding Switzerland and eating chocolate filled tortillas. Thanks for inspiring so many of us and hopefully you’ll read this comment even though you made this video a year ago. Have a great day wherever you are and I pray that you will always be safe. 😊😊
I've been riding them for 5 years. Bought a really good one three years ago--a Gazelle and love it. I do wish it had a throttle sometimes. Throttles come in handy when trying to get going from a stop on a steep hill, or in a lot of traffic. The advantage to ebikes is when you are riding and a knee starts hurting, or you are tired, you can dial up the assist level and keep on going with less pain. I recently figured out that I can bring home a watermelon via my ebike. I live in a small, ranching/ag town but am no longer the only e-biker here. Now, I need to get going as I want to go for a ride before the heat sets in. Good luck with your new bike.
Good point!! Thanks for adding this to the conversation
I got myself an ebike after not riding for several years. I have never driven a car and am too anxious about it so my bike is my primary way of getting around.
I've never liked the gatekeeping that comes with the discussion of cycling with ebikes. What does it matter? Whether your bike is manual or powered you're still out there getting things done in an environmentally and economical fashion. Just have fun.
Ryan, thank you for making this video. I am currently riding my Trek verve 3 e-bike on RAGBRAI. As a 63 year old cancer survivor, never in my life did I imagine that I would ride 400 plus miles (and a century day) in 7 days. I have heard comments that e bikes are cheating, but a mile is a mile no matter what you ride. By the way, I met you this week, and you are so genuine. Keep up the inspiring stories. You rock!
I got mine at 59.5 years old, by 60.5 years old I have covered 5000km. That is more mileage than the last 10 on my other bikes. Over all maybe less exercise per km, but 10x the mileage amounts to something. Even hills, I pedal like a demon and climb fast, but heart is still pounding, legs still feeling it. Planning a 1000km trek next summer. Ebikes rule!! - Cheers
You rock Susan!!! I’m so proud of you
Thanks M. Dmitry !
I use my e-bike for commuting. I like the fact that I can use lots of assist on the way to work and not arrive sweaty. On the way home I turn off the motor and ride extra distance taking the leisurely route home. I totally do not miss my car! Boulder city and County need to get their act together to unify which paths ebikes can go on. especially boulder creek between arapahoe and valmont.
My ebike got me riding after 20 years. As my fitness increased I found I wanted to buy a conventional bike again. So now I ride both. My ebike does have a throttle, but the only time I touch it is to help me get quickly across a particularly busy intersection - in other words, when using it makes me safer. I agree with everything Ryan says about the joy of riding, and the freedom it offers. I get my exercise on an ebike, but I get it going twice as fast, three times as far. I do worry that the marketers stressing speed and power and some rogue ebikers who think it's fun to cruise multi use trails at 25 miles an hour are going to get the rest of us regulated or banned from some prime biking areas.
That's why I had a 1964 HiPo 289 Fairlane -- to keep me safe 'cause it was so fast.
This is what I did. Trek Powerfly 5 until my energy and stamina increased. Now I ride mostly my Checkpoint.
@@cocochanel9291 Generally I ride the conventional bike if I'm going less than ten miles and the ebike if I'm going more than ten miles.
I have a similar story about getting back into riding, and agree 100% with you about exercise on an ebike. For me it’s because I’m motivated to get on my bike every day. First that was because it was easier on an ebike and fun to go fast. But now it’s because I’ve fallen in love with cycling again. I love just being on a bike and getting out there to connect with who I am and where I’m from.
I love hearing this!! Thanks for sharing your story
I love that e-bikes are getting injured or older people in pain back outside riding again 😁 I'm happy to see my friend who has arthritis all through her body back out there tunnel yelling with me. We usually say "weeee hoooo" in the tunnels
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Sorry to be the wet noodle Ryan but…the energy used from rare earth metal extraction to battery manufacturing is enormous. Lower prices on ebikes often means lower quality batteries and power management which is leading to more battery replacements and worse more fires. Lithium batteries are currently not sustainable. Recycling? Nope. And finally weight. A good chunk of battery energy goes toward pushing the battery forward in space. I’ll stick with good old human power until they come up with a sustainable, and lighter, battery technology.
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Agreed. Also, the labor force extracting those materials consists of child labor in some countries.
Of course e-bikes aren't completely clean (nor is anything that's manufactured - including pushbikes), but it's WAY cleaner than using an automobile for transportation. Plus driving in a crowded metro sucks.
@@beaveronabike Never said it wasn’t “clean”. Lead-acid also provides clean current and is infinitely recyclable compared to lithium based cells. Ebikes are being marketed as a solution to achieve carbon neutrality. My point is there’s a bit more behind the curtain when you trade technology for human power.
@@MaShcode Yeah, no doubt that some (most?) fail to see the bigger picture. There isn't a human alive achieving carbon neutrality. Even someone living in the bush & never making contact with another human is probably cutting vegetation and burning wood to stay warm. It just isn't possible to be carbon neutral and be alive at the same time. But you can reduce your footprint. If an e-bike can take a car off the road, that's a win for everybody. Drivers get one less car to contend with, that guy riding to work is in better shape, probably happier, and has more money in his pocket.
I do not own an e-bike. Yet. Only pushbikes. Been riding them for 40 years. But I'm trying to find a way to make it practical to start riding to work and only an e-bike can make that possible.
Exactly
Thanks for this video Ryan! I have had my ebike since 2019 and it has literally saved my life. Before I got it, I couldn't walk a mile without being totally exhausted. I have always had a weight problem and it's only gotten worse with age (I am 59). Now, with my ebike, it is not uncommon for me to ride 60 miles in a day. I also try to do 15 miles 3 days a week during the lunch hour at work. Mine is a class 2 cargo bike (although the top speed is roughly 30mph). I have upgraded the stock equipment to include a 1000 watt mid drive motor and a Sturmey Archer 5 speed IGH. I can carry up to 4 batteries although I usually just carry 2. I use the throttle just to initially take off. The only thing I wish I had is the belt drive. This thing will climb a steep hill effortlessly yet still makes my heart race and the sweat pour out of me. Best thing I ever bought!
You're the PERFECT argument for the electric bike. Thanks for sharing. Turns out people can easily get WAY MORE exercise on an e-bike. Good on ya!!!
Very cool! I'm happy to hear that your ebike has reinvigorated your life!
Exactly right!
Thanks for the excellent update, Ryan. Many cyclists already know this stuff, but I'm sure you're reaching lots of newbies who will find this pretty doggone amazing. 😁
Yep! trying to reach beyond my subscribers!
We live out west in NM and love our e-bikes. Very much needed for the hills and terrain out here. Love watching your videos Ryan!
I've been preaching this for a long time. I don't understand the "cheating" comments. Who are you cheating?
Great video 👍🏽
Great video Ryan, and we're so glad you love your ebike! Go Colorado!
Yay FattE!!! Love what you’re doing!
Wow, Ryan I didn't know you got this until now. Nice bike. Good to see you put a video out on e-bikes. I remember when you made the video with your mom's ebike. It's such a great thing! I got a 2019 specialized turbo levo and I have well over 5,000 miles on it now. It's been awesome for enabling me to do some mountain bike rides that I probably would have never done even if I was on a conventional mountain bike in my earlier years. The funny thing is I didn't get the bike because I felt I needed the assistance, I got the bike because I wanted to be able to do even longer rides than I was doing on my normal bike. I can definitely see how using the ebike for grocery shopping would be a big plus. Now you can buy that extra weight in one trip to the grocery store instead of multiple trips.
Love your love for your mom. You are a man’s man! I have had an ebike since 2017. The absolute first thing I hear from those that don’t have an ebike is “that’s cheating”. Can’t wait to ask them if they use the elevator when available. Thank you for that. Enjoy riding.
Happy trails!
I love how e-bikes are becoming more affordable and more popular. I'm with you. Each e-bike trip is one not taken in a car. 🙂
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After a hip replacement I did a e-bike build. Have fun and convert your old bike.
I'm a truck driver and my ebike is the key to getting out of the truck and away from the truck stops.
That’s awesome!!
Love it! My folks got ebikes a couple years ago and have put several thousand miles on them (versus the 0 annual miles they were putting on their traditional bikes).
As soon as I tried theirs, I was hooked and went home and ordered them for my wife and I. We’re 15 miles from Buena Vista / 15 miles from Salida, so these bikes allow us to ride into town, something we rarely ever did on traditional bikes.
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I have a throttle on my bike, I only use it a little bit, like to help get started. It’s also a security blanket. I definitely get a lot of exercise when I bike.
Much love to you my man 🙏🏼
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I bought an ebike 10 years ago when I was caring for my aging mom. Best stress reliever ever. She passed away 7 years ago. I have 2 ebikes in DC where two of my grown kids live. Purchased a 42 pound folding ebike. Now I can ride wherever I want.
I'm turning 70 next week, in good health, been a bike rider my whole life, but have been slacking a little the past couple of years. Just recently got interested in e bikes, and have been watching a ton of videos. This is one of the best, and most inspiring, videos I've seen on the general subject. Thanks for that inspiration.
I wish you all the best on your journey!
I've been hoping you'd do an ebike video! I also live without a car and am researching ebikes because I think it could be a life-changer for me. Health problems that cause bouts of weakness and fatigue rob my confidence for long trips or heavy cargo with my standard bike. The trouble is, I need the commuter-grocery run bike like yours, but I also need my bike to be my adventure machine. I'd love to be able to do a little bike-packing! Is there a model you would recommend that can do it all?
Okay, sound like you are the perfect candidate to convert the bike you have, to an Ebike. I suggest a geared hub motor, they are easier on a battery then say a direct drive magnetic motor. I put a front wheel with a hub motor on my bike and I love it. Plus if something does go wrong. I can drop the motorized wheel, put my non motorized wheel on, and I'm good to go while repairs are made to the motorized wheel. Now depending on how much you weigh, or how much you need to haul/carry, will depend on the size of the motor you need. The standard hub motor is 350 watts, and has a load capacity of about 350 pounds, so take that into account. You can get motors all the way up to 1000 watt. Lastly, do not get it from Amazon, yes they are cheap, and thats the problem, plus lack of customer support. Okay, thats it, if you have questions, feel free to ask me. Stay safe.
@@longrider42 Thanks for the tip! The bike I have is not something I really want to invest in, but it's an interesting idea if I end up upgrading my standard bike rather than going electric.
I love my trek verve but Cannondale makes the neo adventure and that one looks good too.
I recommend something like the Trek Powerfly 4 FS with an aftermarket back rack. Leave me your contact info and i can advise you further on your particular bike needs.
No car? Ebike is a no brainer. I use mine for every task that doesn't need my truck to haul. 5000km in the first year. So much fun, and just so practical. Now have a trailer so even hauling is not out of the question.
Your main task is finding the one that fits your needs and budget. In my opinion no need to spend beyond $2k. Mine was under $1500 Canadian. I have seen ones for less that were decent.
- Cheers
I have been a cyclist since 1960, and I have an ebike on order now, should arrive in the next few days. No, I am not giving up my regular bikes, but I plan on using the ebike for utility riding around town, especially to work since my job entails dealing with the public I don’t want to get all hot and sweaty getting to work, especially since I have to climb some pretty steep if not long hills. Ride the ebike to work, to the store to get a few groceries, maybe to the LBS when I need a new derailleur cable or whatever, use one of my regular bikes to go out for a ride for exercise.
I was an early adopter to ebikes. In fact, I owe a lot to ebikes: 1, My first TH-cam uploads were ebike vids, 11 years ago. 2, due to my love of ebike commuting, I was invited on my first RAGBRAI in 2012. 3, it was through that experience, and going back to Iowa every year to ride, that I eventually found your vids and got my 600x. Ebikes have enriched my life a lot over the last decade; I can't imagine life had I not ditched my car in 2011.
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There were many e-bike operators on RAGBRAI this year who were careless, of the verge of reckless. I was riding a tandem so was already less maneuverable than regular singles. There was a couple that for some reason didn't give a crap about the flow of bicycles who came to an almost screeching halt in the left lane that caused a bunch of bikes, including me and my partner to have to hit our brake hard, then only moments later zoom away. We stopped in a town just to get away from them, they were a freaking menace.
I agree. I got an ebike in June 2021 and I got over 3k miles on it. Center motor,120 nm. And love it. I go 40 to 50 miles on my bike trail road trips and return home great. Most of the time by myself. Some times with friends. My friend bought a cargo bike and puts his wife on the back and go. He’s not retire yet like me. I’m almost 77 and enjoy my ebike. By means of the videos you guys put on you tube I’ve learned to use my battery and some other important things. Congratulations,you make a road trip a lot of fun. By the way keep watching for bears.
That’s great!! Happy trails, Samuel!
Getting an e-bike after my recent transfer from Denver to the Springs has been excellent. I spent three years commuting between Denver and Colorado Springs. I’m glad to mothball my Jetta and to be getting out to see the Springs. It reminds me of me being a kid again and just biking random streets to explore and come across little cafes or bakeries.
I did get my first big crash the other day (conveniently, I was already on the way to my doctor’s).
Admire your lifestyle - so right on. Healthy body, healthy mind, healthy earth.
thanks, the bike is the centerpiece of my healthy lifestyle
@@duzer You might write about your life, what it's all about -- in depth, ups, downs, disappointments. I bet it would be fascinating and helpful to others, since you are so positive and pretty unique.
We bought Specialized Vados in July 2020 (our pandemic purchases), at ages 67 and 74. We LOVE our bikes, have put over 2k miles on them. We live in a hilly area, so we had given up on riding our conventional bikes.....with these bikes we can easily manage the terrain and get plenty of exercise. Would highly recommend these to anyone.
YAY! Love to hear this. Happy trails
As a dutchie i am happy we only allow the 2 models of assist, it forces people to peddle. Also on some models you can track how much you are powering and how much the bike brings in over time. I find once on speed i keep over the point where the bike assists again depending on model so its more a comfort thing when you have headwind, getting going or when tired you just hold back a little and the bike puts in more. Now our country is flat very flat but anyone who thinks as a kid (all dutchies have that memory) riding your bike to school with headwind and rain is easy think again.... ebikes take these 'rough' edges of the riding is a much better way of looking at it.
I think it's the right call for your area. With such strong infrastructure for biking/walking/public transport, a class 1 or 2 are all that's needed. 25kph are all that's needed since you don't want to speed by others biking doing 40kph. In America, 40kph is more useful.sonce our biking infrastructure sucks.
I absolutely agree with all the good points you make about e-bikes, but I do have a bit of a problem with more than a few of the people that use them. You kind of introduced something just after the 7:00 mark about people that haven't ridden in years. It is certainly great that they have found a way to get out more, but since many likely haven't ridden in a long time, they seem a bit clueless with regard to trail etiquette and the whole share the trail thing. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I have been "buzzed" by an e-bike rider who comes from behind and passes without warning while sometimes not allowing very much spacing as they go by. I tend to ride on paved trails at 19/20-ish mph, and they totally blow by me like I'm standing still. BTW - I am 65, and though there have been a handful of younger offenders, the majority of the folks I am referring to are older than me. Maybe we could use a good PSA on this.
I hear you on all this, a little more bike etiquette (and respect) for all riders would go a long way
Someone like you who tells the truth about e-bikes is huge. I bought myself an ebike then an EMTB for the city and the mountains because I had knee problems, but after trying an ebike after 2 minutes, I could see all the possibilities whether for improving fitness, for the environment, for fuel economy and, for injuries issues. It as been 3 years and i have put 11000 km on it; among other things, I have never been so excited to go to work in the morning then i am right now ;)
By the way, i am a fitness and wellbeing instructor and a phys ed teacher so, the cheating and lazy stuff do not stick ! Thanks for this video.
That's awesome! Glad to hear that you're cruising on that ebike
Excellent commentary!
Great video and I think it’s a game changer for some people when someone like you, who’s known for doing long distances on a traditional bike, endorses e-bikes. Looks like Priority has put another well engineered bike on the market. I might end up owning 2 Priority bikes. 😁😁
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Great video. Subscribed. After 40 years of cycling climbing hills became a problem. In 2019 I bought an e-bike and have had my best rides since 2014. This year I got a second e-bikes with a belt drive and internal hub. Last week friends came to visit. They rode the e-bikes (and loved them) while I rode my folding bike. They are not confident riders so I was able to keep up with them. Hopefully this encourages them to return to cycling.
I like seeing folks older than me riding and I like seeing people with kids on the rear seat of an e-bike. It's much better than kids sitting in a car's backseat.
Great video Ryan. I got an ebike last winter. I'm 71. Been riding analog previously., and still do at times. I started feeling the need to ease up on the push up the hills and be a bit easier on the knees. I usually ride in assist 1, and 2 or 3 up hills depending. When i'm on the flat or slight downhill I've started just off the assist till i need it again , to save battery. I'm doing rides with hills i normally wouldn't do unless i was willing to do allot of walk a bike, and at 71 thats no fun anymore. As you have said you can still get a workout if you need it, it's all up to your assist level selection. Keep up the good work. Cheers from BC.
I’m just 10 years behind you. I am already feeling the knee and hip discomfort if I need to start off in the wrong gear. I think I’ll be getting an ebike soon if I’m going to keep riding some of those hills in the lower mainland.
Just finished a big tour in the EU , Switzerland , Austria with a Riese & Muller duel battery Supercharger bike with, gates Carbone drive/Rohloff e-14 gear hub and Bosch Nyon 21 computer with an outstanding navigation system (Komoot). Managing on tour setting to get up to 75miles per charge , the only draw back that I keep finding with my particular bike is the impossibility to travel on the EU/UK railways , where one has to hang their bike on a hook designed for smaller rimmed wheels , as for trying to lift the bike up ? however the newer trains have a better storage method .
Currently trying out my mom's Current - a sweet bike. Agreed that throttle e-bikes mostly eliminate the exercise aspect of cycling (I've noticed that I usually almost exclusively use the throttle), but I still think they're great if they get people out of cars. Some people don't really want to pedal or don't want to pedal all the time, and I find myself using a throttle e-bike more often than a pedal-assist because it allows me to put in as much effort as I want (including zero effort, if that's how we're feeling). No traffic, no emissions, and a far lower carbon footprint than even an electric car (with a battery 100+ times as big and 10x less efficient)! Oh, and affordable, so if we got our act together as a country one could imagine communities where people do almost all their trips on bikes and e-bikes!
My ebike has pedal assist, and a throttle.Are use the throttle only when necessary and pedal assist only when necessary it works out to about 10% motor versus 90% human power most of the time.
All solid points! Thanks for chiming in, and HAPPY TRAILS!
@@leenash8198 So true!
Had a motorcycle for quite some time; now own an ebike. I enjoy the ebike more than the motorcycle. Maybe it's age but I really love the idea of riding on the road, sidewalks or paths/trails. The freedom is awsome. I'm riding to work (where I charge it....bonus) getting groceries and just plain fun. If your on the fence just do it. You'll love it.
And if your over 60 go for the step thru. That's my only complaint if any. Totally my fault. Still love every minute of it. God bless.
Hi, Ryan. Thanks for another great video. I am 70 years old and own a Specialized Kenevo SL e-bike. It is an electric enduro bike with 170mm of travel, mountain bike tires, electric shifting, and an electric dropper post. I have a blast doing small jumps and drops, blasting around berms, and riding across skinnies. But that is just the beginning. I have many more miles on it riding on the pavement. Weather permitting, I got out on the country roads near my house a few times a week. I typically ride from 30 to 60 miles. Usually on low or no assist until I get fatigued and then just increase the assist so I can keep going. I would love to ride my bike to do errands. The reason that I don't is that, in my area, there are no bike racks or other good means to lock up a bike. My bike cost over $10,000 so I would hate to see it stolen. I still haven't fully gotten over the bad feeling I get when I think of your Trek 1120 being stolen. As punishment, bike thieves should be forced to work for ten years with half their salaries going to purchase bikes for people whose bikes were stolen.
Thank you for inspiring so many people to ride bikes.
I recommend building a stealth ugly ebike for your errands, my friend. Get a kit and build an ugly older ebike. Hide the battery in a removable pouch.
So right, about more secure lock ups needed. Imagine if city codes required it just like handicap parking. We'd get more polluting cars off the streets while cutting health care costs for states. Ride-on my sole cycle brother!
@@Liam__G Years ago, I read about a guy that took his high-end bike, gave it a lousy rattle can paint job, and put Huffy stickers on it to avoid the bike thieves.
Not sure if you've considered this, but you can get a personal article policy for bikes. Mine will replace my Colnago or my Ti mountain bike no matter what the reason...total damage, theft, etc. Definitely a piece of mind.
@@justpedal65 Hi, all Insurance Policies have a deductible and many homeowners choose $2k. Being out $2k each event and a bike that can't be replaced due to Supply Chain delays and higher costs now, is not as solid of a plan as it sounds. I use a cover on my car rack, but we need more bike valets at town centers or covered lockups at mass transit etc, .. for health and the climate. As soon as the Insurance Companies figure out Ebike's heavier losses, they will exclude them.
Hello from New Zealand! Glad to hear you talk about the joy of ebikes. I would not be out cycling if I didn't have one. I call my Moustache my Freedom Machine. I tell people that riding an ebike is exhilarating. I live on top of a hill and an ebike enables me to ride from door to door. It's just the best thing!
Awesome!! Keep on Having fun on your bike
You once said that you hope you inspire us in this community. I can tell you that you have inspired me to get off the couch and get out there! Thank you for all that you do!
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I love this. I'm 59 and cars are just so expensive. Thanks for sharing your Mom's experience. That's great.
I love my buddy Ryan and I love ebikes (and thanks to Ryan and Priority I love my Current) and I love folks getting out of their cars and getting some exercise, joy, and sunshine. And I love this video!
Question: what kind of maintenance should we be doing on our ebikes longterm?
What happens to the batteries, do they die out after a long while?
Good questions my man! You really don't need to do much maintenance, that's the beauty of internally geared bikes. If it ever feels funky (like the brakes) any shop can work on it. As far as batteries, I actually don't know...I imagine they get weaker over time, but I'm not sure...lemme ask Priority
Sorry we haven’t been watching your channel. We’ve been busy going on adventures. Thanks for you electrifying contents! See you on the gravel!
That’s the best reason!!! Hope you’ve been having fun
I converted my two wheeled recumbent to an Ebike, back in 2019, I've put over 7000 miles on it. I have pedal assist, but also have a throttle, which is useful for getting started from a stop sign or stop light, specially if I am pulling a trailer. Oh, yes, head winds, not much of a problem any more. Yeah, to replace my ebike I think would cost about 3000. And lastly, if you have a bike you love, it fits you well, and its easy to maintain, and you want a Ebike, convert your bike by using a hub motor. I did that with mine, a hub motor on the front wheel. Works great. Have fun and stay safe.
Great point!!
Awesome video Ryan. I got my Ebike in August of 2020 and have not looked back since. I am 50 and never thought I would be riding a bike at this age. I bought a Tern HSD cargo bike and it has been a game changer for me. I do all my errands by bike and we even sold our second car in February. I watched you video years ago of your mom getting her bike and it really inspired me to research and purchase my own. I have almost 3500 miles on my bike so far and I agree that I spend more time and do more mileage on my bike because I enjoy riding it so much. Not only is it fun, but It makes me want to be outside and moving. Some of the large things I have carried on my ebike include a full size vacuum cleaner, my groceries each week, camp chairs for when we ride bikes to dinner and want to eat outside, and boxes of donations for the local thrift store.
I can't do it. I just can't do it.
Sure ya can!
More people on bikes than in cars could save the planet! Where did you get that awesome shirt??
Thank you for this video. I really believe Ebikes are misunderstood. I got an ebike and now use it to commute to work and as much as possible . I am now able to do many things I would have never considered on a regular bike such as doing some bike touring ( I just finish a 175 mile ride on the ohio to Erie Canal path in Ohio ) When I tell people about my riding their comments are usually but your riding an bike isn't that cheating, I always welcome them to take my bike for a spin and decide for themselves. I also work in a bike shop and when people see me and what I do they do think twice. I am 65 years old, over weight with more health conditions than I wish to mention. Ebikes get more people out and riding.
So true! Ebikes get people outside (and out of cars), and that's always a WIN! Cool that you rode the Erie Canal!
Most people ride bicycles to burn calories and for cardio health. On a 175 mile ride with an ebike, you are getting the same workout as riding a motorcycle. But, to each his own. If that's what you want to do, go for it. I'm 70, and in the best shape of my life. I ride with guys in their 30's and they can't believe how fast I ride. But it's not about competition, for me, it's about longevity. Many of my friends are in nursing homes.
The weather in Jersey has been oppressive since I discovered about putting a pinch of pink Himalayan salt in a glass of water in the morning, a few weeks ago, I don't seem to struggle with hydration while even just sitting around anymore.. hehehe I can't wait to test out my new hydration steady state on the road, air quality and temperatures permitting.. we need to raise awareness about the apparent intentional toxicity of the weather modifiers
Thank you Ryan!!! Been thinking about getting the wife one for her short commute to the office and you just answered so many of my questions. Not a fan of getting answers from the sales guys at the store.
Glad this helped!
Glad I got to meet you today… I tell everyone the same thing about ebikes. It gets more people out there and being active!! Game Changer
Very informative video Ryan, love your bike👍Here in the UK and Europe we are restricted to 15.5mph (25kph) but I think it works well here and it doesn't stop me getting close to 50mph on big descents😁 I treated myself to a Giant Road E+1 Pro for my 60th birthday, just over 4 years on and I'm close to 21,000 miles covered, it really changed my life for the better👍I covered many thousands of miles on a standard bike but after 2 lengthy illnesses the e bike was a no brainer for me! I'm actually planning a big ride this Wednesday, over 150 miles and I can't wait to get going😁
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@@dimrub Yes I know but thank you.
I have an Aventon level 2. It has a throttle, but I have only used it when up hill starting out through an intersection. I get plenty of exercise.
My toughest, best workout ride in the past year was an ebike ride with a bunch of pro-level racers. I don't think my pulse dropped below 170 the whole ride.
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Hey I just wanted to tell you that the grandkids love your saying no flaties no slamies no bamies.
We have so much fun with it
Thanks for all your great videos
Awesome!! Tell your grandkids that I say HELLO!!
Ryan, great video! Frankly your video of you and your Mom motivated me to purchase a E bike. I've been mountain biking/ road biking for decades. My new E machine was a absolute game changer for me! A joy to ride!
What bike did I get? Of course a Priority Current! (Thank Mom for me). I couldn't have made a better decision. Customer service was the best! Great bunch of people! May I add for your viewer's, I discovered on Reddit, if you have a Costco membership, one can receive a $700 discount on the Current. Hard to believe, but true! I have the receipt to prove it!
Thanks again brother, I love your videos! And yes, e biking is a Joy producing/ smile making adventure! God bless. 🙏
Very cool! Love to hear that ebiking has changed your life for the better
I bought one 3 years ago and absolutely love it. I am 66 in good shape but I have heart issues, I’ve put nearly 3000 K on mine and ride mostly trails. Gets me outside, good exercise and most of all fun !!!
Way to go!
First your channel is one of my favourite.
Second. You nailed it. I sold my motorcycle after 50 years of riding motorcycles. I’m now 63. My wife and I bought Ebikes this year. It’s been so much fun that yesterday I actually bought a Trek Dual Sport because I wanted both options. Workout and play.
Finally I did these things based on viewing your inspirational videos on biking and life. So big thank you. Cheers from Canada.
Ride on! I kept the motorcycles though and even added a modern Enduro for a lightweight adventure setup for BDR trips.
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You Trader , just kidding. That’s cool information on the classes. I bought a Honda 550 SS motor bike long ago for two grand and I kind of miss it. I did a 14,000 mile bike trip with it. I do have a REI peddle bike though with panniers and that is good for groceries. Bike theft is bad here though, hate to think what they will do to e-bikes. Peace.
I love this video! Thanks Ryan for talking about e-bikes. You are inspiring me to get one. I have resisted buying one because I was one of those people who saw it as cheating...but what you are saying makes a lot of sense. Thanks!
I felt the same but I knew if I was honest with myself I wouldn’t take my standard bike the 22 miles round trip to work as often as I would an e bike. I got a class 1 e-bike/pedal assist and now I take my bike almost every day to work. On the way to work when it’s hot I can put it in the highest level assist and not get there too sweaty. I still have to work a lot. I burn 700 calories a day. So I’m still getting exercise but I’m going faster and if I’m tired and need extra help I can crank up the assistance
Yes I am guilty of 'cheater' slurs; but am now looking for an ebike because this video has been so well
argued, it has 'e-sisted' me over the line.
Thank you from New Zealand
Cars are much worse than an e-bike. Congratulations on your new e-bike
I hope that you make the jump and get one, it's a game changer!
@@aaronsunderland8838 haha, I like that e-sisted :) Happy Trails, my friend
I bought my first e-bike in 2010 (or right around there), a Japanese Panasonic. NiMh battery, 250w, pedal assist, 4 speed Shimono internal hub. $1200. That was actually plenty of power. Had an eco mode switch and full power. In fact, even on the 4th year same battery, it would still give me enough assistance for most conditions. Got two more after that but different bikes. Last was a 500w 28mph. Liked them all. I always told people you can get as much exercise as you want to. And it does give you the motivation to go out where you might not feel as highly motivated to ride. That's a really nice bike.
I agree that eBikes are better for some and the perspective that you described makes a lot of sense. From my perspective, we have electric motor mountain biking on our local trails near Los Angeles. Nothing wrong with that but not to point out the obvious, but a short 2-3 mile climb then the same descent on a pedal assist motorized mountain bike is about the equivalent of guy using a riding lawnmower for his small yard. Yes it’s good that he’s outdoors and yes it’s more exercise than holding a remote control and flipping channels. All I’m saying is eBikes are something that serious cyclist will probably always avoid unless they’re filling the transportation need or have specific use cases that they want that power assist.
Do you realize that Pro UCI downhill guys use emtbs in the off season, same with other pro cyclists. They are a different tool to use.
I can do 10 2-3 mile climbs a day easy on my ebike, so just more fun. You can work as hard or as little as you want. Ride up hill with no assist, my bike weighs 60lbs, there is your work out...
What about all the trails with rides up, or ski lift? seems no better than ebike. Borrow one for a week, then come back and comment. I still ride a regular bike, but love love love my ebike.
@@joeshmoe7967 it’s good that you are outdoors riding and you get the benefits of regular exercise. I have rode a fat tire eBike and a cargo eBike at the bike demo InterBike in Las Vegas. They’re fun but for me I wouldn’t ever want to use one, I’m choosing to keep my stamina and keep fit. If I want another toy then I would buy one for fun but never think of it as something for fitness. It’s like buying an Apple Watch and making daily step for beyond 10k steps. Sure it’s healthier than sitting all day but it’s not really a fitness plan.
@@hardmtnbiker I don't agree with you. A fitness plan that you will actually do is a good one. When you know you have power back-up, you'll take that ride even if you are tired, etc. For myself, as a senior (in good health), I look at a bicycle as a tool to take me further than I can walk, and an E-bike is a tool that can take me further than I can ride an unpowered bicycle. There are miles of trails in the LA area, an E-bike makes it possible to get into the back country and/or see places you've never seen before. Just like a car, or an aeroplane, it opens up a whole new world.
I love my eBike! When I was 12 years old I was diagnosed with a bone disease. My femur bone stopped growing and caused severe pain in my hip. To this day my right leg is about 2 inches shorter than my left and yes it's painful to walk. When I ride my eBike and I'm riding across the country it doesn't hurt so bad. So for those who think it cheating get over yourself because without it I wouldn't be out riding at the age of 47. Yes when I was much younger I rode a road bike (Fuji Ace) a lot. Now I need the extra help from the assist and it got me back out on two wheels. It's not cheating and those who think it is try walking in someone else's shoes.
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Ryan, I loved the video explaining why you got yourself an e-bike and the differences of each class. I guess I assumed they were all throttle and no pedal, it’s great to know there are classes of e-bikes with pedal assist. I would enjoy a video of a cross country journey on the e-bike using solar power charging/available electricity in a future video maybe :)? Just a fun idea. Keep up the good work my friend!! - Jack
I have built a bike trailer with solar panels. After some trials I found that 200W of panel can make me energy independent in sunny weather. The trailer is long enough for me to sleep inside too.
I'd love to try this someday!!!
I have/had been driving a car for 20 years until I bought a e-bike. Sadly I had only a few months on it before I had a brainstroke. But I did get, as soon as possible, get an recumbent e-trike. Haven't used my car now for 1.5 years. I can get where I need to get mostly whenever I want. But I do train on two wheels as well though. Need to get my balance straight again 😄 At only 40 years old, giving up is not an option 👍
Sprry about the typing errors... Writing on my phone 😅
Love this video. I've recently completed the North Coast 500 in Scotland on my ebike. Would never be able to do a trip like that without a bit of help from my bike!
Keep up the good work Ryan!
Very cool! I wanna ride that route someday
Bought a EMTB recently. My sixth bike. the problem I have is a wonky heart, with a pacemaker, which clearly doesn't process oxygen like it used to. Add in a job that takes way too much time and I've let myself go the last few years. I bought a Specialized EMTB and now I'm going on long, fun trail rides, that I COULDN'T do otherwise. With range and gears set appropriately it's a serious workout (for me). An added benefit is that I can ride with others again. I love my new E MTB!!!
Muy interesante Ryan, gracias por compartirlo 👍 un saludo
I'm disabled and have an e-bike and it allows me to get out in the world and get some exercise. Without it I'm just sitting around waiting to die, lol. But seriously it's my best way to stay mobile and get some enjoyment out of life.
Thanks for this. I too have the Priority Current, and the lack of throttle is, to use a cliche, a feature, not a bug. It's an absolute pleasure to peddle this thing.
Yay!! Have fun out there
I've been riding ebikes for almost 5 years now, I love that I can do my job commute which includes a lot of climbing in my work clothes. Got a similar setup to yours with a gates carbon belt drive and an enviolo hub, I guess the biggest difference is that it doesn't have indexed gears, so it's very easy to dial in for whatever cadence you want to sit at.
Absolutely love not having to mess around with oiling a chain and adjusting the derailleur constantly, it's incredibly low maintenance.
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Sounds like you got an awesome bike! Happy trails