3 ms·

Riders of electric bikes get more, not less exercise. https://storybicycles.com/blogs/ebike-blog/study-shows-e-bike-riders-get-more-exercise-than-traditional-bi

Riders of electric bikes get more, not less exercise. https://storybicycles.com/blogs/ebike-blog/study-shows-e-bike-riders-get-more-exercise-than-traditional-bike-riders https://storybicycles.com/blogs/ebike-blog/study-shows-e-bik...

hgyjnbdet 3y ago
Unless you have a class 2 ebike.
- dijit 3y ago
  the parent has a citation, do you have one indicating that class 2 is different? I ask because “common sense” would be invalidated by the parents submitted data already, so I don't think applying “common sense” is wise.
  - falcor84 3y ago
    The parent's citation is the one making the distinction > It's important to note that not all e-bikes are created equal when it comes to exercise benefits. The study found that class 1 e-bikes, which provide pedal assistance up to 20 mph, were the most effective at promoting physical activity. This is because riders still have to pedal and put in some effort to maintain a consistent speed. In contrast, class 2 e-bikes, which have a throttle that allows riders to cruise without pedaling, were found to be less effective at promoting exercise.
  - hgyjnbdet 3y ago
    Yeah I just read the parent citation for that bit. I agree with the "common sense" thing, which is why I read the citation. TL;DR: class 1 electric bikes assist you with peddling, unlike class 2, meaning you can go longer and farther and therefore do more exercise than on a traditional bike.
    - surfingdino 3y ago
      Electric assist makes you use the same amount of effort, but takes you further so you are getting the same amount of exercise albeit over a longer distance. That's not "more exercise", but more sightseeing.
      - hgyjnbdet 3y ago
        I'm not making the statement, I'm summarising what the cited article says. If you're after a debate you'll have to contact the people who carried out the study that cited article is based on.
surfingdino 3y ago
I'm seeing more class 2 bikes than class 1a in my neighbourhood, so we are both right.

hgyjnbdet 3y ago

Unless you have a class 2 ebike.

dijit 3y ago
the parent has a citation, do you have one indicating that class 2 is different? I ask because “common sense” would be invalidated by the parents submitted data already, so I don't think applying “common sense” is wise.
- falcor84 3y ago
  The parent's citation is the one making the distinction > It's important to note that not all e-bikes are created equal when it comes to exercise benefits. The study found that class 1 e-bikes, which provide pedal assistance up to 20 mph, were the most effective at promoting physical activity. This is because riders still have to pedal and put in some effort to maintain a consistent speed. In contrast, class 2 e-bikes, which have a throttle that allows riders to cruise without pedaling, were found to be less effective at promoting exercise.
- hgyjnbdet 3y ago
  Yeah I just read the parent citation for that bit. I agree with the "common sense" thing, which is why I read the citation. TL;DR: class 1 electric bikes assist you with peddling, unlike class 2, meaning you can go longer and farther and therefore do more exercise than on a traditional bike.
  - surfingdino 3y ago
    Electric assist makes you use the same amount of effort, but takes you further so you are getting the same amount of exercise albeit over a longer distance. That's not "more exercise", but more sightseeing.
    - hgyjnbdet 3y ago
      I'm not making the statement, I'm summarising what the cited article says. If you're after a debate you'll have to contact the people who carried out the study that cited article is based on.

surfingdino 3y ago

I'm seeing more class 2 bikes than class 1a in my neighbourhood, so we are both right.