I used to be an ebike skeptic until I realized the numerous benefits of having a small motor attached to your bike. Routes with lots of hills suddenly become a lot less intimidating and locations previously out of range for my 36-year-old legs are no longer. Better yet, friends who might not ordinarily join me on a hearty bike around the city are more inclined to do so when I offer them the option of borrowing an ebike.
Essentially, the best ebikes open up new possibilities, make the act of riding a bike less intimidating and give riders more control over how intense a workout each ride is. In many ways, they are a democratizing force making cycling easier than ever for folks to try.
