Same, I'll train all summer amd try to build up as much stamina as I can only to have circles run around me by some retired old guy 😅. I aspire to be like them one day
Rode a few months ago with an 83 year old on his gravel bike, said thats all hes ever knew, he was on 40odd mile when he left me to travel to his home which was 19 mile from where i pulled off
I had a lady in her 70's yesterday come cruising down my street (wasn't on my mtb either and the street is very quiet) on her E-Bike slaloming from one side to the other so casually and happily. She looked like she was reliving her childhood smiling ear to ear. It's great something like that can make a person so happy.
I went to a mountain city in my country on a van and got totally flexed on by grandpas and grandmas biking up ultra steep hills on their non-motorized bikes like it's nothing.
Funny I saw 10 year girls on their E Bikes & it looked like they don't even use the pedals. I have a recumbent bike I use for exercise I'm the E on my bike.
@@Roboprogs I used to work for a company that made the control boards for the motor going into electric high powered skateboards. This was about 12 years ago & as a Technician would have to fix them. So Obviously when the repair was done you have to road test to see if that truly corrected the problem. I would go around the big company building & the speed was around 20 mph sustained for about 40 minutes before the battery pack would get discharged. They were using 6 volt lead acid batteries at the time - I think there were 3 of them layed down in the base.
I’m 70 and still riding my e-bike and having a blast. Just got over a broken collarbone after a little spill in the gravel but 5 weeks later I’m back in the saddle!😊
@@DoubleYouRandyBeFor schools in the USA, there is this thing called the fitness gram pacer test where students are suppost to run from one side to the other while making it to the other side in time.
It's so inspiring to see older folks out there riding and enjoying themselves on their e-bikes. It's great that technology can help people stay active and happy.
I'm seeing more and more Mobility Scooters with seniors, personally. They even have a front glass and roofs now. I see them go on the cycle path listening to music on their radios. It doesn't make them more fit but it does motivate them to get out more, especially after some have lost their drivers license due to old age.
E-bikes are amazing for keeping people active and happy, especially in their later years. It's inspiring to see older folks out there enjoying the outdoors on their e-bikes.
There's this former pro motocross guy in our area, 80 years old and rocking an S-Works Levo. He's ahead of everyone on men's group rides, no one can keep pace with him. Incredible, isn't it?
Not really he’s been doing longer than anyone and has the most experience. Give someone like that a hike that practically drives itself and you can do those things
@@awesomeatronik Ah yes, the ole "earned it"! It all makes sense now because everyone needs to work (slave) 60-80% of their life away first so that they have the "right to live" semi-normally and enjoy this planets wonders, more freedom, and technologies without the constant worry of cut-throat survival. Yea, no one deserves that but old people. I can't believe humans have the gall to be born on Earth with no choice in the matter! Only old people who will only live a few more years deserve a taste of what freedom could be like. Clearly, all humans are not equal, children are trash and don't deserve any form of freedom from survival, adults are slaves for the old, and old people "earned it" all. What an exciting philosophy!
@@TimLevi he’s not even old… 44 I got my e bike at 57 yrs old I’ve got little over 1500 miles on it. I turn it off to get my heart rate up and back on again to relax and enjoy the adventure of exploring rail trails and forest mtn bike trails … i used to run but i blew out my knee …. Love riding that thing!
My neighbor is 84 and swears he will NEVER ride an electric bike. He mows his farm with a push mower. He’s an ex-marine. I affectionately refer to his farm as “Heartbreak Ridge”
This is it! Don’t support the hate, support the good in it - the free feeling and endorphins rushing through our heads.. much love to anyone going OUTSIDE their houses! Whatever they ride :)
@@pascalt2708 yeah I don't mind them doing that, I like seeing people being in nature and exercising as I have seen people's health degrade at a rapid pace due to lack of exercise. What I don't like is when they pass by real fast and don't warn other people, it's pretty much an accident waiting to happen.
@@marklouieadame true, I just notice them more due to the frequency of "older person w/electric bike" at the trails I go to. The other group of people I frequently see do that are those on road/gravel bikes that look like they are in a race.
That's fine, wait until you're really old to experience one of the funnest toys you will have ever ridden in your entire life. Sad actually. People are such purists and snobs that they miss out on the absolute enjoyment of technology.
@@boblatkey7160cmon man stop crying🤣🤣 this mas is such a boss for riding a normal mtb at his age, let’s see how many of us will be ABLE to ride, even if it’s an e-bike.
thank God you're still breathing Jesus Christ is a reviver Jesus as a great physician may you experience the love peace and salvation of Jesus Christ sir
You get as much exercise as you want by adjusting the pedal assists. So drop the assist and you will for sure feel the weight of that beast. Which in turn will get you stronger if you really want to push yourself
Yes! I had a minor hip socket fracture & wasn't supposed to _move_ my leg for a month or put weight on it for six. When I finally started walking again, I got straight back on the bike. ... Except my _heart_ stamina wasn't as recovered as my leg, & with all the smog around here I had multiple doctors urging me not to exercise hard on bad air days. Well, I still needed to get around town & wasn't about to go back to driving everywhere... So a few years ago, I got a bigass ebike (I am excessively tall) & started wearing a nanoparticulate filter mask when I ride on smoggy days. Got my cardio stamina back up (it could _still_ be better; though that might require better air) & I am turning the pedals more than I have in a decade!
As long as you continue to exercise regularly and eat right, there's no reason you can't stay physically active well into your later years. The main difference is how long it takes you to recover after a wreck. Old bodies don't seem to heal as quickly.
More and more evidence showing that people who ride E bikes are actually in better shape than people who ride regular bikes! They have way more hours in the saddle and they are happier than hell. People who work out on regular bikes too often are simply spiking cortisol all the time.
@@Linus-tz2tk yes it is the truth! There are more articles coming out on this subject. Physicians are saying that electric mountain bikes are more aligned with HIIT. Look it up.
I remember when E-bikes became a thing, everyone was like "exercise is dead" but these elders proved otherwise. I could also be going my super sonic speed while someone's grandma just cruises past and it's just hilarious. They feel probably awesome for passing me and I feel awesome that I can keep up with their E-bikes with my road bike made in 1993. 🤣
Man, some of those '90s bikes are really great for what they used to cost. By the late '00s, the _exact_ same components were going up in price year by year; suddenly the same model & price-point came with worse kit, trying to get consumers to buy the next model up. I had an early '00s full-suspension bike that I rode for 15 years & it was fantastic. These days, I am usually on a cheap Specialized from the '90s that I literally salvaged from next to our dumpster, & after some polish & a new chain it rides _sooo nice._ Rolls easier than any other bike I have! I feel amazing when I'm able to keep up with ebikes & carbon touring bikes on that thing. And when I can't, at least it _looks_ like I have some excuse!
@@prophetzarquon1922 Yes, seems to be the trend in everything... I got mine second hand and in great condition for it's age. I don't know too much about parts YET, but I do know I have never had such a good bike in my life (Monark Colour Club 1993 if you're interested). My main concern about modern bikes was the amount of plastic used. I'm quite rough with my stuff so I probably would have made some damage to aluminium as well. With steel frame I don't need to worry about anything really. I'm also planning on touring with it so I need it to carry weight. My only concern was the weight which I laughed off once I got it. Mainly 'cause I switched from random mountain bike that obviously weighs a lot more. I even added a front rack to it and it's still light as a feather for me. 😂
@@acgraphics1139i set my ebike so the pedals are geared way up so i have to out some effort into using it at low speed. My knees cant take as much as they used to so i use the motor going uphill
@@MZRFaith So true! I stopped owning a truck long before I got an ebike, because I was living & working in town & already loved bicycle riding: the number of days I needed a larger vehicle were so few that rental ideshare was cheaper & less upkeep. After a hip injury, I could still ride, but I didn't get back to anywhere near the level of cardio endurance I had before that 6mo "break". Got a 1440 Watt \ 1 KWh ebike a couple years ago, & although its top speed is less than I can achieve on my 3×10 speed manual bike, with its pedal assist I can ride a _lot_ longer & have finally seen some improvement in my cardio endurance again! Plus, it makes huge grocery trips a breeze. I slipped a trailer on it recently, so hauling cargo barely even affects the handling (can't believe I used giant pannier bags & a backpack for so long). For people who already ride & would like to ride more, but still have some trips that seem impractical to do on a bicycle, an ebike can be a great tool for greater range & utility, as well as fun!
I am 73 and just got an e-bike. I have been inactive on the bike for a couple of years now because of chest pains. It is not my heart, but my GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disorder). Two days of hour-long rides so far and my heart rate got up to 167 and 180. This is the range of a 40-year-old. AND no chest pain on either ride. Good for me. Stop bashing us boomers! Sometimes we have health problems. In my case, I also have been working against the corporate war-mongers for over 50 years and still grow lots of food which I give away.
Listen good is subjective I’m 33 with heart issues my 50 year old mom out dose me every day but she doesn’t have heart issues can hit up the gym every day and can stand up long enough to make her own food without her heart racing like she just did a marathon. Everything is based off your start point and if you are just starting that’s amazing the fact that you did it is awesome
Was biking hills (Polk) in SF when some OG smashed past me on an e-bike. I, wheezing and huffing, yelled "cheater!" and he replied "I know! I'm sorry!"
@@michaelb.8953 I use bicycling to stay in shape too, still get good workouts with my 250Watt Ebike. Only difference is, that I now ride uphills twice the speed and I can ride up realy bad hills, which I wasnt able to do before.. But I also only use Eco Mode most of the time.
the way ik someone who does all of these 😭😭 triple threat!! there was someone in the grade below me who was riding his ebike while literally high on edibles (hes also the type to sag his pants too) on a majorly used street in my area and he crashed into one of those big costco box trucks. i happened to see the aftermath of what happened because i was in the area and the ebike was fully lodged under the truck, super scary. what also sucks is that this happened a few days before his middle school graduation and he had to miss it bc he was hospitalized and some people were saying he was in a coma, which i don’t rlly believe but i dont know the extent to his injuries so whatever the point is, please stay safe if you are one of these kids who go on ebikes. do not ride w/ out a helmet, while ur drunk or high, etc etc, basically use common sense yall
Omg this is so true!!! I was in bentonville biking up a trail then this group of e bikers passed us on this 35 degree straight climb and I was just like WTF.
This is so my SIL. "I only used a little battery". I've been riding for 30 years, you've been riding for 2 weeks. You shouldn't be crushing me on flats.
@@SalamiCellar get an E-bike so he can be a fatty like his SIL. At least he’s older so he won’t have his heart attack at 40. He ain’t crying, he’s calling his SIL a pussy.
I'm a traumatic brain injury survivor. My husband is an excellent cyclist. He's done multiple century rides. I wanted to cycle too but was stressed out about the losing the energy to make it home. So he got me a fancy bike 🚲 with the battery 🔋 🥰
That attitude is so depressing, you have no idea the fun you are missing out on. There is nothing cheating about it and you will be in better shape than you ever have if you ride one.
I'm turning 70 soon and honestly wouldn't be caught dead on one.I understand the reasoning behind it for people who have had unfortunate health issues or have had accidents.Each to his own.I'll go until my own two pegs can't spin a crank.
I actually out climbed an e-mtber on a steep slope, he just kept looping out while I ride really slow on my 12th gear. Also battle with someone on an e-mtb on a black technical climb, I won. tried his bike, I don't think Ebikes have much advantage for challenging climb, they just save more energy on shuttle climb or flat. But that's better, because it doesn't take all the fun, just help you skip the boring part
Idk, watched an old guy in jeans and a tucked in shirt ride up a loose, 30 degree hike a bike section the other day, as with most things, the rider is what matters.
I had a severe work related back injury a few years ago. Spent over two years barely able to walk. I finally hit a point in my recovery where I can bike again. I use an ebike, but do most of my pedaling without any assist. I wanted an ebike so if my back gives me a fit, I can turn it on and throttle it home rather than calling for a ride/ambulance. Right now, biking is my main source of exercise. So many people hate them and call it cheating. For many of us, they are so important to our recovery.
@@BigOlSkip oh, I see what he meant. I thought he meant "go buy a $450 E-Bike" And you can't use dirt bikes on 99.99% of all mountain bike trails anyways
I know some patient old dudes who destroy climbs but really slowly. Whenever i go as slow as them my balance goes to crap so i'm stuck melting my thighs over every uphill.
It is totally crazy how sometimes I can crawl at slower than walking speed, up a rough trail, but other times it feels like I can barely stay upright over each bump. "The zone" is real, but I rarely make it there by plan...
75y/o don't ride E-bikes... they overtake you without even sweating on their old hardtail! But fatty should ride without E-bike too, would be better for his health!
I'd like to remind everyone it is entirely possible that these older folks started at your age. It's also possible their only mode of transport was bicycle. Whatever the case, they've had decades before you to just skill grind
Oh my god. I was on a non bike hike, and we were so tired. We stopped to eat some of our trail mix and then this 75 year old couple came jogging by looking the more alive than us. They were really nice tho lol
There's this old dude in my neighborhood who just runs around the entire neighborhood. Morning? You'll see him. Noon? You'll see him. Afternoon? Sometimes you'll see him.
In my area it’s 75 year olds on xc bikes passing me down
Same, I'll train all summer amd try to build up as much stamina as I can only to have circles run around me by some retired old guy 😅. I aspire to be like them one day
Rode a few months ago with an 83 year old on his gravel bike, said thats all hes ever knew, he was on 40odd mile when he left me to travel to his home which was 19 mile from where i pulled off
Fuck E-Bikes. I'm old and ride a 1000cc Sportbike!
What’s xc?
@@franko8572cross country, cause like the x is a cross and C for country
76 year old disabled rider here.....loving it....still doing 50 miles.
cool
glad youre still able to just be careful
Badass, take care out there Sir.
Kudos to you.🎉 With my current lifestyle I could never. I cant even run a mile. I can walk though...😅
DAMMMMMMNNNNN!!!
I literally saw a guy on oxygen last week riding a Levo on the trail. Good for him but damn.
lmfao
Supercharged Senior with ram air intake.
custom radiator and air intake lol
That was no oxygen, its NOX :D
Gas bottle in the bottle cage?
I had a lady in her 70's yesterday come cruising down my street (wasn't on my mtb either and the street is very quiet) on her E-Bike slaloming from one side to the other so casually and happily.
She looked like she was reliving her childhood smiling ear to ear. It's great something like that can make a person so happy.
E-bikes are fucking awesome when there running good
You just nailed it there buddy! I always laugh at the purists who poo poo Ebikes. They have no idea the fun they are missing out on.
This why im waiting tell im old (and can hopefully afford an ebike) to get one
I’m only 23 and e bikes and scooters are so much fun
I have a homemade ebike and theottle all the time and jts hella fun.
I'm getting torched by retired folks on non electric bikes😬
Think about the guy who has been retired for a year or two: not *that* old, but who has been unchained from his desk - AKA veal fattening pen.
I went to a mountain city in my country on a van and got totally flexed on by grandpas and grandmas biking up ultra steep hills on their non-motorized bikes like it's nothing.
Funny I saw 10 year girls on their E Bikes & it looked like they don't even use the pedals. I have a recumbent bike I use for exercise I'm the E on my bike.
@@ag4allgood "class 2" bikes have throttles, like a little motorcycle. Class 1 you have to pedal. Class 3 is like 1, but faster top speed.
@@Roboprogs I used to work for a company that made the control boards for the motor going into electric high powered skateboards. This was about 12 years ago & as a Technician would have to fix them. So Obviously when the repair was done you have to road test to see if that truly corrected the problem. I would go around the big company building & the speed was around 20 mph sustained for about 40 minutes before the battery pack would get discharged. They were using 6 volt lead acid batteries at the time - I think there were 3 of them layed down in the base.
Ain’t no way bro dropped the hardest pacer edit and thought we wouldn’t notice
been a while since I've heard this track
This edit has no good reason to be hitting so hard 😂
Bro we’re doing the pacer today at skl
FOR REAL
I need to find this song, pls help
I'm 71, and bought one last year. I ride it fairly often. I probably would not be out riding without the assist. Just lovin it!
Good for you!
Livin' the dream
Be sure to check the weather forecast for rain.
@@aero7848 ?
I’m 64 just bought one and the assist is brilliant. Especially walk assist is needed to get out my garden.
I’m 70 and still riding my e-bike and having a blast. Just got over a broken collarbone after a little spill in the gravel but 5 weeks later I’m back in the saddle!😊
In my area it’s 75 year olds on xc bikes passing me down
my dad is 85 years old he does 75 miles a week on his Ebike, loves it !! Life saver
that's awesome!
Good for him!
Mine is 70 and does competitive triathlon. His regular tarmac fast bike training is 120-150km. Once a week he does 200km+.
I bike 30km per day because of school on an ebike
A WEEK? the fffffaaaa?
The beat is SICK !
It's Benny Benassi - Satisfaction. The good old times...
@@racecruiser What is the weird exercise program playing over it?
@@prophetzarquon1922 yeah would also like to know 😂 it sound perfectly to the beat! Wish the clip was longer.
@@DoubleYouRandyBeFor schools in the USA, there is this thing called the fitness gram pacer test where students are suppost to run from one side to the other while making it to the other side in time.
@@thezenithr THANK YOU FOR HAVING A BRAIN
the song 🤣☠️
What is the remix called
@@Dirt_Biking111idk
😂
@@Dirt_Biking111 The song is called Satisfaction by Benny Benassi - but this is the David Guetta Remix
This some gym teacher music 😭
It's so inspiring to see older folks out there riding and enjoying themselves on their e-bikes. It's great that technology can help people stay active and happy.
63 like and no comments let me fix tha- im not like that
I'm seeing more and more Mobility Scooters with seniors, personally. They even have a front glass and roofs now. I see them go on the cycle path listening to music on their radios. It doesn't make them more fit but it does motivate them to get out more, especially after some have lost their drivers license due to old age.
Botttttttt
E-bikes are amazing for keeping people active and happy, especially in their later years. It's inspiring to see older folks out there enjoying the outdoors on their e-bikes.
There's this former pro motocross guy in our area, 80 years old and rocking an S-Works Levo. He's ahead of everyone on men's group rides, no one can keep pace with him. Incredible, isn't it?
Keeping his motocross dreams alive 🎉
What is his name
There's à rider here in NZ who took the title for the world's oldest competitive motorcycle rider at age 97. He's a bit of a hard case.
His name is Leslie Harris
Not really he’s been doing longer than anyone and has the most experience. Give someone like that a hike that practically drives itself and you can do those things
THE MUSIC. I CANT😂😂😂😂
Good for them. At that age, they deserve the 15K, the outdoors, and the passing young kids by...
Why?
@@tobysmith4662because they earned it.
@@awesomeatronik Ah yes, the ole "earned it"! It all makes sense now because everyone needs to work (slave) 60-80% of their life away first so that they have the "right to live" semi-normally and enjoy this planets wonders, more freedom, and technologies without the constant worry of cut-throat survival. Yea, no one deserves that but old people. I can't believe humans have the gall to be born on Earth with no choice in the matter! Only old people who will only live a few more years deserve a taste of what freedom could be like. Clearly, all humans are not equal, children are trash and don't deserve any form of freedom from survival, adults are slaves for the old, and old people "earned it" all. What an exciting philosophy!
@awesomeatronik how?
@@awesomeatronik earned what? Cheating?
We getting out of the school gym with this one 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥
I do e-biking, and the amount of elderly people we pass who aren’t even on e-bikes going twice as fast as us. Mad respect
I’ve been riding bikes since I was 5 years old. BMX, Road and MTB. At age 44, I got my first e-bike, I’m never looking back. 😂
Yeah also take your blood pressure meds and don't forget your cane
Sounds like you're weak
@@TimLevi he’s not even old… 44 I got my e bike at 57 yrs old I’ve got little over 1500 miles on it. I turn it off to get my heart rate up and back on again to relax and enjoy the adventure of exploring rail trails and forest mtn bike trails … i used to run but i blew out my knee …. Love riding that thing!
Lightweight
I'm with you lol. I still ride with the motor off or regular bikes some days for exercise and simplicity.
My neighbor is 84 and swears he will NEVER ride an electric bike. He mows his farm with a push mower. He’s an ex-marine. I affectionately refer to his farm as “Heartbreak Ridge”
Give him some crayons for Xmas.
Legend 💪
@@familybusiness1417My bet is you couldn’t go 2 rounds with Heartbreak Ridge. 😂
@@checkyourself-ish
Heartbreak ridge will be dead soon 🤣🤣🤣 I bet he votes for the same republicans that cut his VA benefits 🤔🤔
I always laugh at purists as they really are missing out on one of the funnest things you could ever experience in your entire life.
Theres just something about going fast af that speaks to our inner adventurists okay? 😂
I swear it's always an elderly person that passes me with their e-bike when I'm on the trail
Lets be happy they can go back and have fun biking. I always welcome seniors doing ebiking on my home trails to keep them healthy
This is it! Don’t support the hate, support the good in it - the free feeling and endorphins rushing through our heads.. much love to anyone going OUTSIDE their houses! Whatever they ride :)
@@pascalt2708 yeah I don't mind them doing that, I like seeing people being in nature and exercising as I have seen people's health degrade at a rapid pace due to lack of exercise.
What I don't like is when they pass by real fast and don't warn other people, it's pretty much an accident waiting to happen.
@@IIB14NKII thats different issue applicable to all riders on all ages and skills
@@marklouieadame true, I just notice them more due to the frequency of "older person w/electric bike" at the trails I go to. The other group of people I frequently see do that are those on road/gravel bikes that look like they are in a race.
I'm 73, and I've had cancer twice, plus a stroke. When I'm 75 I'll think about motorizing my bike.
That's fine, wait until you're really old to experience one of the funnest toys you will have ever ridden in your entire life. Sad actually. People are such purists and snobs that they miss out on the absolute enjoyment of technology.
Man up Greg and stick with the real bike
@@Davemurray2880isaindian 😆
@@boblatkey7160cmon man stop crying🤣🤣 this mas is such a boss for riding a normal mtb at his age, let’s see how many of us will be ABLE to ride, even if it’s an e-bike.
thank God you're still breathing Jesus Christ is a reviver Jesus as a great physician may you experience the love peace and salvation of Jesus Christ sir
if it keeps the people in there 70s and 80s out there its great
If you let a 75yo riding on a $15k bike bother you, then you have more issues than the other guy 🤔
I’m 65 and yes my ebike would do that hill fairly easily but it’s only $1200
Yeah but what about you being lazy?
@@TimLevihere for fun not exercise
You get as much exercise as you want by adjusting the pedal assists. So drop the assist and you will for sure feel the weight of that beast. Which in turn will get you stronger if you really want to push yourself
@@TimLeviyou know you can pedal an e bike like normal and just use electric to assist up steep hills
@@videomaker8207 sounds like fatty talk to me
an ebike has allowed me to keep cycling after some body part replacements - I think they are great.
Yes! I had a minor hip socket fracture & wasn't supposed to _move_ my leg for a month or put weight on it for six. When I finally started walking again, I got straight back on the bike. ... Except my _heart_ stamina wasn't as recovered as my leg, & with all the smog around here I had multiple doctors urging me not to exercise hard on bad air days.
Well, I still needed to get around town & wasn't about to go back to driving everywhere... So a few years ago, I got a bigass ebike (I am excessively tall) & started wearing a nanoparticulate filter mask when I ride on smoggy days. Got my cardio stamina back up (it could _still_ be better; though that might require better air) & I am turning the pedals more than I have in a decade!
Old men on trails scare me. I’m just waiting for when I reach the age of 70 and unlock their eldritch power too.
As long as you continue to exercise regularly and eat right, there's no reason you can't stay physically active well into your later years. The main difference is how long it takes you to recover after a wreck. Old bodies don't seem to heal as quickly.
I'm 67 and get scared by the young dudes who think that the trails are only for them. And by young, I mean anyone less than 50.
More and more evidence showing that people who ride E bikes are actually in better shape than people who ride regular bikes! They have way more hours in the saddle and they are happier than hell. People who work out on regular bikes too often are simply spiking cortisol all the time.
Lol
@@sersolo3112 Truth hurts for the snobby and rude purists!
Ratio'd
@@boblatkey7160Its not the truth.
@@Linus-tz2tk yes it is the truth! There are more articles coming out on this subject. Physicians are saying that electric mountain bikes are more aligned with HIIT. Look it up.
I remember when E-bikes became a thing, everyone was like "exercise is dead" but these elders proved otherwise. I could also be going my super sonic speed while someone's grandma just cruises past and it's just hilarious. They feel probably awesome for passing me and I feel awesome that I can keep up with their E-bikes with my road bike made in 1993. 🤣
Man, some of those '90s bikes are really great for what they used to cost.
By the late '00s, the _exact_ same components were going up in price year by year; suddenly the same model & price-point came with worse kit, trying to get consumers to buy the next model up.
I had an early '00s full-suspension bike that I rode for 15 years & it was fantastic. These days, I am usually on a cheap Specialized from the '90s that I literally salvaged from next to our dumpster, & after some polish & a new chain it rides _sooo nice._ Rolls easier than any other bike I have!
I feel amazing when I'm able to keep up with ebikes & carbon touring bikes on that thing. And when I can't, at least it _looks_ like I have some excuse!
@@prophetzarquon1922 Yes, seems to be the trend in everything... I got mine second hand and in great condition for it's age. I don't know too much about parts YET, but I do know I have never had such a good bike in my life (Monark Colour Club 1993 if you're interested).
My main concern about modern bikes was the amount of plastic used. I'm quite rough with my stuff so I probably would have made some damage to aluminium as well. With steel frame I don't need to worry about anything really. I'm also planning on touring with it so I need it to carry weight.
My only concern was the weight which I laughed off once I got it. Mainly 'cause I switched from random mountain bike that obviously weighs a lot more. I even added a front rack to it and it's still light as a feather for me. 😂
If e-bikes get people to get out in nature and exercise that’s great.
Nature yes exercise no
@@acgraphics1139i set my ebike so the pedals are geared way up so i have to out some effort into using it at low speed. My knees cant take as much as they used to so i use the motor going uphill
@@acgraphics1139 Dude, the high cadence gearing on most pedal-assist ebikes, makes for insane cardio.
Now leg strength? No, not so much.
Literally everyone relies on cars so yea
@@MZRFaith So true! I stopped owning a truck long before I got an ebike, because I was living & working in town & already loved bicycle riding: the number of days I needed a larger vehicle were so few that rental
ideshare was cheaper & less upkeep.
After a hip injury, I could still ride, but I didn't get back to anywhere near the level of cardio endurance I had before that 6mo "break". Got a 1440 Watt \ 1 KWh ebike a couple years ago, & although its top speed is less than I can achieve on my 3×10 speed manual bike, with its pedal assist I can ride a _lot_ longer & have finally seen some improvement in my cardio endurance again!
Plus, it makes huge grocery trips a breeze. I slipped a trailer on it recently, so hauling cargo barely even affects the handling (can't believe I used giant pannier bags & a backpack for so long).
For people who already ride & would like to ride more, but still have some trips that seem impractical to do on a bicycle, an ebike can be a great tool for greater range & utility, as well as fun!
Really proud of those people. I hope their enjoying life before they pass.
I am 73 and just got an e-bike. I have been inactive on the bike for a couple of years now because of chest pains. It is not my heart, but my GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disorder). Two days of hour-long rides so far and my heart rate got up to 167 and 180. This is the range of a 40-year-old. AND no chest pain on either ride. Good for me. Stop bashing us boomers! Sometimes we have health problems. In my case, I also have been working against the corporate war-mongers for over 50 years and still grow lots of food which I give away.
You enjoy your rides, old timer. Ignore the poors who complain because they can't afford what you worked your life for.
the fitness gram test hits hard
my parents are both 62 and since they own ebikes they use them all the time. its fantastic.
Same, makes them so happy
Me, a 35yo, on my ebike: *just keeping up with my fit husband*
😅
Fire beat though
Some old people are incredibly physically fit though. Never judge a book by its cover.
not the pacer 💀
Listen good is subjective I’m 33 with heart issues my 50 year old mom out dose me every day but she doesn’t have heart issues can hit up the gym every day and can stand up long enough to make her own food without her heart racing like she just did a marathon. Everything is based off your start point and if you are just starting that’s amazing the fact that you did it is awesome
Hell. I'm 43 and no shame that I added an e-mtb to my stable. It sure makes climbing more fun lol
The pacer test instructions 💀
That’s when you look for the battery on his/her bike 😂 make you feel better if they do so just always pray they do 😂
I commented that ebikes are good for the elderly on an older video of yours and made someone hella mad 😂. This pretty much sums it up.
Love the beat/match with the fitness-gram-baser-test-isa-multi-stage-aerobic-capacity
Yeah, what is that exercise program, playing over the music?
the hilarious part being if they actually played this song instead of the regular pacer test speech we’d actually want to run 😂😂
This sound bite is a brain worm and I love it
I want the full song so I can blast it while I ride xD
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This audios taking me back to a place I don’t wanna be 😭
I'd be scared if I seent somebody comming down the trail at me like that 🙈🤣🤣🤣
Why does the Pacer Test go so well with the beat? 😂
Was biking hills (Polk) in SF when some OG smashed past me on an e-bike. I, wheezing and huffing, yelled "cheater!" and he replied "I know! I'm sorry!"
It's only cheating in a race.
I've thought about getting an e-bike, but I use bicycling to stay in shape and I would feel like I'm cheating myself so I'll stick with my pedal bike.
Polk is no joke. What gear ratio you using for that?
@@Shadowboost Polk is easy. 17th street uphill is hell on earth.
@@michaelb.8953 I use bicycling to stay in shape too, still get good workouts with my 250Watt Ebike. Only difference is, that I now ride uphills twice the speed and I can ride up realy bad hills, which I wasnt able to do before.. But I also only use Eco Mode most of the time.
the way ik someone who does all of these 😭😭 triple threat!!
there was someone in the grade below me who was riding his ebike while literally high on edibles (hes also the type to sag his pants too) on a majorly used street in my area and he crashed into one of those big costco box trucks. i happened to see the aftermath of what happened because i was in the area and the ebike was fully lodged under the truck, super scary. what also sucks is that this happened a few days before his middle school graduation and he had to miss it bc he was hospitalized and some people were saying he was in a coma, which i don’t rlly believe but i dont know the extent to his injuries so whatever
the point is, please stay safe if you are one of these kids who go on ebikes. do not ride w/ out a helmet, while ur drunk or high, etc etc, basically use common sense yall
I am 70 but would not even dream of using an E-bike! I use a normal bike to keep my legs and body healthy!
Nice!
Omg this is so true!!! I was in bentonville biking up a trail then this group of e bikers passed us on this 35 degree straight climb and I was just like WTF.
Song name?
Satisfaction
Oldies goldies, benny benassy satisfaction
Came for the short stayed for the banger of a song
You riding also riding a 13,000 e-bike
Glad it helps keep the elderly healthy and happy, although it is frustrating when you are peddling manually
the fitness gram pacer test is a multistage aerobic capacity test that progressively gets more difficult as it continues
This is so my SIL. "I only used a little battery". I've been riding for 30 years, you've been riding for 2 weeks. You shouldn't be crushing me on flats.
Cry about it.
Get an e bike
@@xXRenaxChanXx he is lol
@@SalamiCellar get an E-bike so he can be a fatty like his SIL. At least he’s older so he won’t have his heart attack at 40. He ain’t crying, he’s calling his SIL a pussy.
I’ve watched this too many times. It’s just perfect
I'm a traumatic brain injury survivor. My husband is an excellent cyclist. He's done multiple century rides. I wanted to cycle too but was stressed out about the losing the energy to make it home. So he got me a fancy bike 🚲 with the battery 🔋 🥰
I gotta say , being 26 and fit with a e bike is like having a cheat code in life .
That attitude is so depressing, you have no idea the fun you are missing out on. There is nothing cheating about it and you will be in better shape than you ever have if you ride one.
@@boblatkey7160 bruh I have one and ride it every day I'm not complaining lolol
I get what you mean, it is a game changer for sure.
@@jimbo12340myou also don’t pay for gas and insurance
I'm turning 70 soon and honestly wouldn't be caught dead on one.I understand the reasoning behind it for people who have had unfortunate health issues or have had accidents.Each to his own.I'll go until my own two pegs can't spin a crank.
Yoo I’m so early I love ur vids. I’m a big guy too so I can relate to most of ur stuff
Pacer test gets my heart racing and gives its a wave of a weird felling
I actually out climbed an e-mtber on a steep slope, he just kept looping out while I ride really slow on my 12th gear. Also battle with someone on an e-mtb on a black technical climb, I won. tried his bike, I don't think Ebikes have much advantage for challenging climb, they just save more energy on shuttle climb or flat. But that's better, because it doesn't take all the fun, just help you skip the boring part
Idk, watched an old guy in jeans and a tucked in shirt ride up a loose, 30 degree hike a bike section the other day, as with most things, the rider is what matters.
This is absolutely stunning!
The beat drop is the best thing I have ever heard
Oooh, the synch-up on the BGM and narration is awesome! (Now I want to hear a full version!)
I swear these older people be trying to outrun death on their bikes.
No matter how fast you bike, bro will always be there to pass you
I had a severe work related back injury a few years ago. Spent over two years barely able to walk. I finally hit a point in my recovery where I can bike again. I use an ebike, but do most of my pedaling without any assist. I wanted an ebike so if my back gives me a fit, I can turn it on and throttle it home rather than calling for a ride/ambulance. Right now, biking is my main source of exercise. So many people hate them and call it cheating. For many of us, they are so important to our recovery.
15,000$ for an e-bike? Bro just get a 450 and be done with it.
$15,000 is the top-end of e-MTBs. That's Specialized S-Works level.
People always make this comparison. 15k will buy you the best bike money can buy, a $15k 450cc dirt bike is junk
@@BigOlSkip oh, I see what he meant. I thought he meant "go buy a $450 E-Bike"
And you can't use dirt bikes on 99.99% of all mountain bike trails anyways
@@alexflosho yeah he’s just a moto guy watching/commenting on mtb videos for whatever reason 🤣🤣
@BigOlSkip bruh what? 😂 a brand new 2023 Suzuki 450cc is $9k. KTM being $11k-$12k. $15k is a top end 450.
I know some patient old dudes who destroy climbs but really slowly. Whenever i go as slow as them my balance goes to crap so i'm stuck melting my thighs over every uphill.
It is totally crazy how sometimes I can crawl at slower than walking speed, up a rough trail, but other times it feels like I can barely stay upright over each bump. "The zone" is real, but I rarely make it there by plan...
75y/o don't ride E-bikes... they overtake you without even sweating on their old hardtail!
But fatty should ride without E-bike too, would be better for his health!
Lol he does
No joke my teacher (73y old man) rides a big ass unicycle around on forest paths, apparently he's been doing it for ~50 years
First (I think)
You have been crowned the first comment of this post 👑🙌🏻
@@nrmlmtber yay
The fitness gram pacer test is a multi staged aerobic capacity 💀🔫flashbacks
This goes hard 🔥🔥🔥
Also very accurate
Seriously, you could have actual fossils on the trail and they’d be faster. They might be dying, but that won’t slow any of them down.
My great grandmother is 94 and still rocks the classic beach cruiser
I love when ablittle 80 year old laps me on a hike, its inspirational and gives me hope!
I'd like to remind everyone it is entirely possible that these older folks started at your age. It's also possible their only mode of transport was bicycle.
Whatever the case, they've had decades before you to just skill grind
the fitness graham pacer test ‼️‼️🗣️🗣️
Where's the adolescent with a broken heart and a 7 gears street bike?
Dawg why is this sound so fuckn good like how is it so perfectly synchronized 😅
Oh my god. I was on a non bike hike, and we were so tired. We stopped to eat some of our trail mix and then this 75 year old couple came jogging by looking the more alive than us. They were really nice tho lol
Escapade E-Bikes for the win. Only real Ebike company that is not a Chinese drop shipper 💪💪
Hold up a second, nobody is saying anything about how smooth those two audios are put together, like goddaym
The fitness gram pacer test goes hard
There's this old dude in my neighborhood who just runs around the entire neighborhood. Morning? You'll see him. Noon? You'll see him. Afternoon? Sometimes you'll see him.
not the fitness gram pacer test 😭
Not the fitness gram pacer test 😭
Ebike guy raking in all those KOMs. Lol
The fitness gram pacer test is a muti stage arobic copasity
Ive herd that since elementry school 😅 😂
I got passed by 75 yr olds that were on conventional bikes....some of those guys are insanely quick!
This is the hardest edit of the pacer test I've ever heard this far in my life.