• mondoman712@lemmy.mlOP
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    5 months ago

    The term ebike generally refers to a bike with pedal assist, not an electric motorcycle. Pedal assist means you are still exercising and you can set the level of assist you want.

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      5 months ago

      Many–most of the ones that I see in Atlanta–do not require any pedaling at all. They’re functionally speed-controlled electric motorcycles that people ride on sidewalks.

      So no, most people aren’t exercising, any more than they’re exercising on electric scooters.

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        5 months ago

        Again, you’re talking about something different. I’m talking about electric pedal assist bicycles (often called an ebike), not electric mopeds.