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> As it turned out, electric bicycle riders ended up slightly edging out pedal bike cyclists in terms of total exercise each week. The study’s authors largely a
by cma 4y ago
> As it turned out, electric bicycle riders ended up slightly edging out pedal bike cyclists in terms of total exercise each week. The study’s authors largely attribute this to the increased amount of time that e-bike riders spend on their bikes, compared to cyclists and the longer-distance trips taken by e-bike riders.
Could just be people more involved in a hobby who buy more expensive stuff at greater personal cost tend to practice the hobby more and not have anything to do with the "e" part of the bike.
- pornel 4y agoI think it's the opposite: e-bikes are bought for commuting in cities. They're cheaper than a car, and can even be cheaper than an annual ticket for public transport. They're quick (not stuck in traffic jams) and unlike a classic bike allow reaching the destination without getting sweaty. OTOH people who like cycling for the sake of it prefer real bikes that don't take the fun and challenge away with a wobbly torque sensor.