100% Froff! I’m riding longer, more often because my health concerns don’t hold me back anymore, and my progression has been fast fast fast. To add to the list, No.6 emtb is the best fun ever! My bike makes me feel like a kid again😊
Great vid mate! I've been riding my EMTB a fair bit more lately and I found I'm still burning close to the same amount of calories and my heart rate still gets up there! I think the main thing I noticed is that you don't get that build-up of lactic acid on the climbs like a normal bike. On the descents, it's really no different. A big perk is I'm riding more now so I'm actually getting fitter 🙃 - Phil
Bang on Froff, exactly the benefits I discovered after owning one for a few months. At 55, I'm the youngest in our group, the oldest hitting 83. All of us on E-Bikes (FTW!!!!)
Great video man. Ebikes are pretty cool. One more reason I find is that you are still fresh for the downhill section and less likely to muck up due to fatigue.
Spot on Froff, my wife and I traded up to ebikes a year ago, now we ride more often, way further and honestly the rougher wilder trails are easier and so much more fun, my wife who hated the climbs before now looks forward to a good climbing trail. I'm 54 and relatively new to MTBing, I did ride dirt bikes for a lot of my life but gave them away a few years ago fearing injury etc Our e-bikes have got us out and about again and we regularly see older couples out riding together as well enjoying trails that would be out of range for them and us on acoustic bikes. I also occasionally ride with a couple of very fit long time mountain bikers who I'd never be able to ride with if it wasn't for my E-bike. Maca
Yeah nice one Froff. Love my ebike. I find I use it most when I'm going for solo rides and exploring a bit more. And you can still get fit on them, just don't ride it in boost all the time.
6. Heart Rate Control, at least on the up. I had a heart attack in October, i was on the eebs a month later doing gentle rides using the gears and trail/boost to keep my heart rate down. Even now I'm not supposed to get in to the 160's... Eh... stupid downhills.. why you make my heart hit 170+ :D
Just bought my first ebike 2 weeks ago. Crap weather means I've not actually ridden it yet... but I'm with you! I hired one for 2 weeks over the summer and was sold right away!
This is so true. My mate got me into this by ending me his eBike. I fell in love and ride as I live in regional Vic. If it was an acoustic I couldn’t do it.
Spot on Froff! Only recently started mtb at 60 on an e-bike. My fitness has improved immensely and was able to lose 10kg when nothing else worked. Am now able to ride 30-40 kms easily. Not as fast as the young guns but love the adrenaline rush and conquering the more challenging trails. E-bikes are making mtb accessible for many people that perhaps would not otherwise give it a go.
The truth is that very rarely you need to be going uphill at more than 25km. If you are going downhill no motor required. Uphill, normally under 25km. When I got my ebike I through I would need to get it chipped but the amount of time you are trying to go up a hill at more than 25km is pretty low. Just get one man. You will wonder why you waited so long. Cheers
@@johnj8471 I’ve demoed a few late last year and it’s the down that I’m worried about. Sure if it’s steep enough it’s fine but in less steep down trails the motor cuts out before hitting a jump or similar and that’s what puts me off. The low Centre of gravity is awesome and planted on the trails and it’s more stable in the air … I get that but the motor cutting out at 25km is an issue for me. And I’d just put down on a new analog before I’d ridden an ebike so I may reconsider in another few years.
@thefloydtube If you want to keep fit mate you should get yourself a dirt bike and do some hard enduro, they have a great big petrol engine on them and yet there LOT harder than pedaling a cross country mountain bike.
Obi one has taught you well....reason no6...the technical ups. You can do stuff you've never dreamed of
100% Froff! I’m riding longer, more often because my health concerns don’t hold me back anymore, and my progression has been fast fast fast. To add to the list, No.6 emtb is the best fun ever! My bike makes me feel like a kid again😊
So good to hear Nicki. Ohh Of course mate, #6 Fun.
Sick video Froff!! Go the eebs yeww!! I have way more confidence on my ebike then I did with my analogue bike. Keep up the awesome videos 🤙
Great vid mate! I've been riding my EMTB a fair bit more lately and I found I'm still burning close to the same amount of calories and my heart rate still gets up there! I think the main thing I noticed is that you don't get that build-up of lactic acid on the climbs like a normal bike. On the descents, it's really no different. A big perk is I'm riding more now so I'm actually getting fitter 🙃 - Phil
Thanks Phil! There are so many benefits mate. Def a game changer!
Sick vid Froff! May have just swayed my decision on my next bike 🤯🤯
So fun mate, def worth it.
Bang on Froff, exactly the benefits I discovered after owning one for a few months. At 55, I'm the youngest in our group, the oldest hitting 83. All of us on E-Bikes (FTW!!!!)
Great video man. Ebikes are pretty cool. One more reason I find is that you are still fresh for the downhill section and less likely to muck up due to fatigue.
Yeah 💯 mate that’s another awesome point!
Spot on Froff, my wife and I traded up to ebikes a year ago, now we ride more often, way further and honestly the rougher wilder trails are easier and so much more fun, my wife who hated the climbs before now looks forward to a good climbing trail. I'm 54 and relatively new to MTBing, I did ride dirt bikes for a lot of my life but gave them away a few years ago fearing injury etc
Our e-bikes have got us out and about again and we regularly see older couples out riding together as well enjoying trails that would be out of range for them and us on acoustic bikes. I also occasionally ride with a couple of very fit long time mountain bikers who I'd never be able to ride with if it wasn't for my E-bike.
Maca
Man I love reading comments like this, I’m so stoked for you guys. I hope my old man reads this he’s 58 and thinks he’s too old to ride 😂
Yeah nice one Froff. Love my ebike. I find I use it most when I'm going for solo rides and exploring a bit more. And you can still get fit on them, just don't ride it in boost all the time.
Couldn't agree more dude!
Will be picking mine up in a few weeks and I cannot wait!
Hell yeah dude
Froff, totally on board mate. I also have a young family and my emtb allows me more time now to enjoy both 👍
Man this is so sick to hear, I’m so stoked you can relate.
6. Heart Rate Control, at least on the up.
I had a heart attack in October, i was on the eebs a month later doing gentle rides using the gears and trail/boost to keep my heart rate down. Even now I'm not supposed to get in to the 160's... Eh... stupid downhills.. why you make my heart hit 170+ :D
Allan it’s so rad to hear you’re back on the bike mate. Eebs have so many benefits! Thanks so much for sharing your comeback story. 💪
Absolutely spot on froff. My thoughts exactly. Bloody lovin my new rig!
Hell yeah Jules 🔥
Just bought my first ebike 2 weeks ago. Crap weather means I've not actually ridden it yet... but I'm with you! I hired one for 2 weeks over the summer and was sold right away!
Sweet! Hopefully ya get to hit the trails soon mate.
Yeah bro this is me, and the shotgun seat works perfect with an ebike.
I get to enjoy the awesome adventures with my kids.
This is so true. My mate got me into this by ending me his eBike. I fell in love and ride as I live in regional Vic. If it was an acoustic I couldn’t do it.
So rad to head Paul!
Spot on Froff! Only recently started mtb at 60 on an e-bike. My fitness has improved immensely and was able to lose 10kg when nothing else worked. Am now able to ride 30-40 kms easily. Not as fast as the young guns but love the adrenaline rush and conquering the more challenging trails. E-bikes are making mtb accessible for many people that perhaps would not otherwise give it a go.
Hell yeah KB! That’s so awesome to hear mate.
This was a good summary of what an Ebike can do. I'm yet to try one.
Thanks mate, I was sceptical before spending some time on one.
E=Mtb² say no more.
Preach brother! Preach!
Awesome vid man 🤟🏻🔥
Thanks dude!
That just sold me Froff
Yessss! Meet us on the east coast dude
I agree with it all your points but given the 25km limit I’m not ready to pull the trigger on one
Most riders just get it chipped, so they're unlimited. Never been checked once in 6 years of riding ebikes.
@@mnc303 I’ve heard that voids the warranty
@DM MTB the motors are tough as nails you want have any troubles. Even if you do just unchip it and send it back and it ll be still in warranty.
The truth is that very rarely you need to be going uphill at more than 25km. If you are going downhill no motor required. Uphill, normally under 25km. When I got my ebike I through I would need to get it chipped but the amount of time you are trying to go up a hill at more than 25km is pretty low. Just get one man. You will wonder why you waited so long. Cheers
@@johnj8471 I’ve demoed a few late last year and it’s the down that I’m worried about. Sure if it’s steep enough it’s fine but in less steep down trails the motor cuts out before hitting a jump or similar and that’s what puts me off. The low Centre of gravity is awesome and planted on the trails and it’s more stable in the air … I get that but the motor cutting out at 25km is an issue for me. And I’d just put down on a new analog before I’d ridden an ebike so I may reconsider in another few years.
Dog why not i get tired riding the harley so why not great vid
Cheers! Woof woof!
Ok I’ll get the thok
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.... ride what you want.... but please, please, please can we stop referring to proper mtbs as analog or even worse.... accoustic.....
Nope, not for me as fitness is part of the ride, but if it floats your boat go for gold.
Lol.
You get more fit because you have to haul a battery and motor when you're pedalling 😄
@thefloydtube If you want to keep fit mate you should get yourself a dirt bike and do some hard enduro, they have a great big petrol engine on them and yet there LOT harder than pedaling a cross country mountain bike.