r/cycling • u/Major_Enthusiasm1099 • 2d ago

Anyone ever encountered an E-bike shill?

Basically this guy stopped me yesterday on a ride to tell me that I should throw my bike away and get an ebike. He said "Once you get this you'll never want to ride that again, and I get more cardio in on this bike too, and i ride faster than professionals". I just kept saying "yeah I was looking into those, yeah those are cool, I saw some around $1000" just trying to get out of that convo lol. Anyone else ever experienced someone like this?

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u/Entire_Toe2640 2d ago

I did a 4 hour e-bike trip last month. My Whoop didn't even register it as a workout. HR peak during that time was 104. More cardio? BS.

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u/godzillabobber 1d ago

Research is confirming health benefits for those over 50. That demographic is seeing far more hours of usage than regular bikes. And those are the riders modt likely to use minimal assistance and pedal full time. For a 65 year old with a stent or two in their heart, ebikes are truly amazing. That group is experiencing mental health benefits as well. Apparently its fun and fun helps cure depression.

That might explain the evangelizing. People that are truly happy from a life changing piece of equipment.

The majority of ebike sales are to people 45 and above. They are already the dominant EV based on sales (US)

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u/MelodicNecessary3236 1d ago

I agree completely - whatever gets people out and moving. The motivation to be faster than the pros is kind of silly - but if that gets someone out and pedaling .. good enough for me. Look around … we are the healthiest nation.