Hey all, I was amazed at the number of E-Bikes at Interbike this year. It seemed like at least 75% of the bike MFG's were showing an e-bike - and not just commuter bikes. They had Mtn Bikes, Fat Bikes, traditional road bikes.
Do you see many in your world? I haven't noticed that many in Boise but I could be living under a rock. The fact that so many companies were pushing them
makes me wonder if the sales are strong.

They just seem so bizarre to me. I have heard that some people are campaigning to keep them off of trails and back country areas. I can't fathom the
purpose of an electric motor on a fat bike. I would hate to be 40 miles from nowhere and suddenly hear the buzz/whine of an electric bike.

The Bike Hermit calls them the "exercise free" bike

I should note I do see some positive

1. when I am older (perhaps in my 80's and 90's) I would appreciate the boost
2. perhaps they do take a few cars off the road as people who don't want to sweat may opt for an ebike to commute

Don't even get me started on electric "push" scooters. I just about got taken out twice at the show by a young women zipping around - INDOORS on
a stupid electric scooter