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Why electric bikes actually give more exercise than pedal bikes
Believe it or not, electric bikes offer more exercise than pedal bikes on average. That fact might sound strange (and...
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Obviously, per pedal revolution, a regular bike requires more effort.No they don't.
Next up, riding the escalator burns more calories than taking the stairs.
you're right…this looks like a grueling workout.Obviously, per pedal revolution, a regular bike requires more effort.
But if you actually take time to read the article - you will find the article's point is that the pedal assist bikes easier operation results in those riders spending much more time at it than if they only had a regular bike to ride. Therefor more exercise.
touche' Len. That is certainly a possibility/scenario where the ebike is in fact more exercise.Good points, heat_and_fam
Last fall I rode my pedal assist bike 463 miles over 7 days. 22,000 feet of vertical gain. Spent about 8 or 9 hours per day. Pretty tiring. Fantastic experience.
On a regular bike that same week I would have biked zero miles...no motivation.
Len's 463 Mile E-bike trip in hills of SW Wisconsin
Last summer I started getting the travel bug and decided to become a serious bike touring guy. I have owned several e-bikes since first converting a Trek bike with a motor kit about 20 years ago. In mid August I picked up my new Gazelle along with a couple extra batteries. After testing bike...www.longrangehunting.com
Mark37082I completely agree with the study. I live at bottom of a valley in a very hilly area. My pedal non-assist bike just hangs in the basement. My old legs just don't want to get me up those steep hills. So many beautiful country roads are out of reach for me.
I started looking a e-bikes after reading your adventures in Wisconsin. I was overwhelmed by the options available. Any input would be welcomed in a good e-bike for hilly roads in the all in $3k range.
I was out pedaling my 'old pedal bike'....stopped a couple ladies pedaling their electrics....talked about the bicycle and the trike they were riding....
I've been pedaling for about 5 years....they been 'pedaling about 6 months....
........my five year at that time...about 4000 miles...
........their six months......one at 1800 miles...the other at 2200 miles.....
an "average cruise" for the was 60 miles a day.....average for me was 12-15 miles...
...my average week 60-75 miles......
the longest day for me was 50 miles....never again.....knees can't do that serious of pedaling....back aggravated...carpal tunnel inflamed......
After I hit my 5000 miles(4777) on bicycles I'm getting rid of them.....
Good electric bike......maybe......maybe a full electric motorcycle.......
30 years ago, I used to do the same every day after work. Today, the golden years and health issues have made it hard for pedal power. As others noted, the pedal assist has sparked a renewed interest in the aging community to engage in outdoor activities.I'm an avid mountain biker. I'll ride 3-6 days a week in the warmer months. Of those days, I'll ride anywhere 7-14 miles 1-2'K vert feet. All depends on my work schedule and how much I can get out. My bike is pedal power.
With all that being said, I never see e-bikers on the trail(s) where I'm at. Sorry, I find this article laughable.