dmatthews
Dave's not here
That is certainly NOT true of mine, or any bike without a throttle.
Sure, I've seen people "ghost pedaling" whilst using a throttle, but classifying them all that way, or all riders that way is a bit over the top.
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Sure, I've seen people "ghost pedaling" whilst using a throttle, but classifying them all that way, or all riders that way is a bit over the top.
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The ones I referenced above had a throttle like a motorcycle. I saw them turning the grips to accelerate, just like a motorcycle.That is certainly NOT true of mine, or any bike without a throttle.
Sure, I've seen people "ghost pedaling" whilst using a throttle, but classifying them all that way, or all riders that way is a bit over the top.
veinbuster
Zombie Three, DFZ
Many of them do. Some even have a motorcycle skin on the, but here, having pedals that they could use lets them be ridden without being plated.
dmatthews
Dave's not here
Yup. I'd say 90 - 100 percent of rear hub drive ebikes have a throttle. Less than 10 percent of mid drives have one.
dmatthews
Dave's not here
To be clear... I do not disparage the throttle. It can be useful for numerous reasons.
Maybe you stopped at a light/intersection in the wrong gear on a regular derailleur based drive train. A throttle will let you get going quickly, gear notwithstanding.
You may be tired AF after 30 miles of riding and this last hill will do you in.
You may have some kind of disability and this is the best way for you to get out and enjoy a ride.
I'm sure there are other valid reasons.
Whatever gets you out is a good thing.
Maybe one day I'll need one, I don't know. Right now at 66 y/o I'm fine putting my left foot on the pedal, pushing off and swinging my right leg over a large frame to get going. Hope that lasts. My bike goes nowhere without pedal input, and I use the assist sparingly.
Maybe one day I'll need a step through. I don't know.
Maybe education and acceptance are cool...
Maybe you stopped at a light/intersection in the wrong gear on a regular derailleur based drive train. A throttle will let you get going quickly, gear notwithstanding.
You may be tired AF after 30 miles of riding and this last hill will do you in.
You may have some kind of disability and this is the best way for you to get out and enjoy a ride.
I'm sure there are other valid reasons.
Whatever gets you out is a good thing.
Maybe one day I'll need one, I don't know. Right now at 66 y/o I'm fine putting my left foot on the pedal, pushing off and swinging my right leg over a large frame to get going. Hope that lasts. My bike goes nowhere without pedal input, and I use the assist sparingly.
Maybe one day I'll need a step through. I don't know.
Maybe education and acceptance are cool...
Alnus Rubra
Loving nature’s wonders
Maybe one day we’ll all need a Zimmer, but as long as they make a hover one “ala” Back to the Future, I’ll be cool with that.
11top
Cousin Eddie's cousin
It is -12F and -35 wind chill here this morning. I think my bike may stay in my garage today.
aphantomvaper
Bend it to the Owl!
-9 with 30 wind chill in northern IL, maybe its time for a cool jam!
dmatthews
Dave's not here
-6c and snowing here on top of the foot we got the other day. Very abnormal for this area.
Bike stays indoors as do I...
Bike stays indoors as do I...
veinbuster
Zombie Three, DFZ
Calgary is up to -25 today after good stretch of -30. Wind chills hanging near -40.
My cut of for outside activity is -16.
My cut of for outside activity is -16.
Alnus Rubra
Loving nature’s wonders
Lightweight ……. is the frame you should be using.
A balmy +6c suckers. Who says Scotland is cold. Ok it’s lashing it down with rain, but at least it isn’t snow.
11top
Cousin Eddie's cousin
dankilling
Chaos in a bottle
We’ve dropped 24 degrees since 8am so far, and will be dropping another 14 before we settle tonight. It might be too cold for me to ride tomorrow when it’s 5 degrees Fahrenheit
dmatthews
Dave's not here
Yeah, I wouldn't either!
We're going from -12C yesterday to +7C tomorrow, and 10C on Monday.
All this snow will turn to flooding as it rains...
Alnus Rubra
Loving nature’s wonders
I accept being called a pu$$y under these conditions.
Ice fishing?
I would never dare to use that language toward you Steve.
Fnar
Yeah, I wouldn't either!
We're going from -12C yesterday to +7C tomorrow, and 10C on Monday.
All this snow will turn to flooding as it rains...
Yep, that was us last weekend. -6c Sunday and +10c Monday. Luckily we hadn’t had the snowfall you have.
Be safe brother.
dmatthews
Dave's not here
Very nice!Merry Christmas
Where is that?
dankilling
Chaos in a bottle
Idaho?
dmatthews
Dave's not here
Was there 4 years ago, and that was going to be my guess with the assistance of your screen name!
