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@n734535: "intensive porpoises" huh?

Awesome setup! Wonder why he decided to run SixC over Next R for the cranks, especially considering his weight of 64kg?

@roma258: I'm on the east coast myself and am curious about what this actually means. Is 911 going to respond to a complaint about someone using a pedal assist bike in the middle of the woods? Is a fellow rider going to attempt a citizens arrest? Practically speaking, how is this enforced?

@j-p-i: That's a fair point. If you plan on riding a lot of jump trails or want to throw some style while in the air I can see how the weight may get in the way a bit. Then again: https://youtu.be/vRfuM1eUr-E Which bikes have you demoed btw?

To the folks that are still throwing around the "ebikes are for the old, overweight, and disabled" cliche - just demo one! You're still getting the workout we all enjoy. You just get to cover more trails in one ride, hit uphill lines you wouldn't have hit before, and explore new trails with confidence. I'm 32, 155lb, 5'10 and still have both arms and legs. I'm fairly fit and have been riding for 8 years. A friend of mine talked me into demoing the Instinct Powerplay. With 2.6x 29 tires and 53lb I figured it would be slow, sluggish, and would handle like a pig. After 2 hours on it I sold my Intense Spider and got one that same week. What ever they did with the fork offset and the chain stays makes the bike feel super flickable yet composed at speed. The weight of the bike disappears once you're pedaling, 3-4 hours rides only use about 30% of the battery ( I can basically do 2 days of riding on one charge), and I cover way more ground than I ever did on my trail bike. The weigh of the bike keeps it super composed through the rocks. Technical uphills are now a fun challenge rather than punishment. I don't have to check Trailforks to see if a new trail has enough descents to justify the climbing. Whats not to like?