I’ve always been a little sceptical of even the best e-bikes. On the road, they’ve always felt compromised by regulation; quick to help up to 25kph, but then you’re left muscling around a 15kg frame with no more assistance, just as things get fun.
But stick that same tech on a gravel bike, where the average pace is lower and the terrain more demanding, and suddenly, electric assist starts to make a lot more sense.
