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- Well - I got a bit ranty about the e-bike comments. They are just so ridiculous I felt better addressing them. I guess that is off my chest until I have to read the comments on this video! 😳
Anyways - this is all the rides from the last week and a half. The Tamland 2, The Gunnar, The Specialized Stumpjumper and the Tenways. All riding is fun. To work, to beers, to my parents on an electronical bicycle. I didn't even get to the comments on the Eclipse Video about "chemtrails". 🙄
Anyways - the cherry blossoms where beautiful and I've had plenty of chances to ask Edmund, "Ho did you get to be so cute?"
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eBike? YOU’RE FIRED!
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@@TimFitzwater an ebike is a tool. Use it how you please and forget about what trolls say. You're out riding, they're keyboard complaining.
I completely agree with your opinion on e bikes Tim. I'm considering getting one to commute to and from work. I don't want to have to bring a change of close and arrive sweaty. Plus every day I use a bike my car stays parked at home. 🍻!
“Not yet, let me roast you to correct you on your ignorance, boomer”
Tim, to me this is the most inspirational bicycle channel out there for me. I relish every new post that you make! I'm low income, and live in an eastern burb of Cleveland. I'm 68 y/o, and have owned a vehicle for a year and a half out of the last 14 years. Yeah, the de-industrialization of America has devastated the midwest, particularly places like Cleveland and Akron. But, you and your crew have managed to make the best of it. My favorites are you people standing around a campfire drinking beer. I can relate, lol. Bikes are fun, affordable, and health promoting. What more can you ask for? Beat the system, buy a bike. And ride it!!!
Rock on! fellow old guy! Read my comment re: 'Super Course' + 'bandit trails'
I'll be that age very soon. I liked your attitude.
Cheers!!🥰
the positivity of your channel and your discord community was a MAJOR influence in me getting back into cycling (on a pedal assist ebike) so thanks
I love to hear that.🤠
Bought my wife a specialized e-bike earlier this year. It’s been a game changer for her We now are riding together again and she’s not intimidated by a thirty mile ride. It’s pedal assist so she still has to pedal but it’s just been great to have her back on a bike. Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts
That is one of the huge use cases I see for them for so many of the people that watch this channel. I have a friend who wants to get back into bikes but is intimidated to come out with us. I've told him - just rode my e-bike at first.
Nice rant!
No e-bike for me, yet. The only thing I have against e-bikes is people using them to go fast in situations where more speed isn't a good idea, like crowded tow paths. So, to be clear, that's not specifically an e-bike problem, it's just a dumb people problem.
Thanks for the cherry blossom shots! Here in Colorado, it hasn't stopped snowing yet.
Yup - al about the rider. Hopefully they catch on. Plenty of aero bar guys who shouldn't be on bike paths either.
I am excited for the even nicer weather - hopefully you get it soon too!
I bought my ebike in September 2020 when I first got back into cycling. I received the same "cheating" comments as you have even though most of my rides have been 90% powered off and 10% powered on. The best thing it did for me was motivate me to pick up road cycling which required another bike. This has been life-changing as my weekends in the warm weather revolve around my rides. I continue to use my ebike on casual rides with my wife and don't regret the purchase for a second. Continue to make great videos and ignore the haters.
Heck yeah!
Well said Tim! Anything that gets folks out on a bike is a good thing. Keep enjoying the ride.
My dad loved his E-bike. He rode it almost every day. So I’m glad it was there for him.
For many of us, it's less about the e-bikes themselves and more about the people riding them. I routinely encounter people who ride recklessly and at speeds that far exceed their biking skills. A couple of close calls has left me wary of potential collisions. Slamming into an inordinately heavy bicycle piloted by someone riding way too fast is not something I want to experience.
I'm all for more people getting out and riding, regardless of what they're riding, but just because you can go fast doesn't mean you should.
Edmond is a very cool cat! 😻
No different than a lot of people on bikes. They guy with aero bars on a crowded bike path, the guy on the MTB trails with no etiquette., cars, trucks etc. Its just more noticeable right now because more e-bikers are new to it. There will always be those people though because there always has been.
Edmund rules!
@@TimFitzwater Agreed. For every time I've been buzzed by an e-bike I've been buzzed by 10 chamois-sniffing pathletes. Bikes should be sold with bells installed.
This is my first video that I watched on your channel it popped up in my UA-cam feed. Thank you for the comments and how you were very respectful.
Cheers! Thanks for stopping by!
Definitely on point! There’s a bike for everyone and what they ride is their choice.
At the end of last season my partner experienced a mild hip injury during a bike-camping trip and are still recovering. Last month we took a trip to Taiwan, decided to rent bikes and bike down the west coast for a few days, and having the option for them to rent an ebike just in case it acted up was amazing, I don't think we would have been able to do the ride without that safety net.
20 of the 200 miles on an e-bike? Well, you might as well just do the entire 200 miles driving an H-1 Hummer, missing its muffler, towing a Cadillac Escalade, and blaring Kid Rock at full volume!
(Sarc, BTW.)
Man I love your Channel. I Totaly dig your view on bikes and ridding. You have one of the coolest channels about just ridding bikes. You And Terry B are both great but I realy think you both have great content and down to earth bike riding. Thank you.
Thanks!
I had no idea cyclists could be like that, I've got aspergers so I keep myself to myself for the most part and probably don't pick up on a lot, I love all bikes and the variety you see out especially on the weekends ,everybody on their "squizzit" either cruising the promenade or riding trails, big cycling clubs, families ...just everybody out having fun, socialising ,keeping fit, getting to work, everyone is on a different rig that serves their purpose.. I couldn't imagine criticising someone on what they ride thinking I know what they need better than they do 😂 madness! It's all about miles of smiles 😄👍
Its wild. It happens in every "sect" of cycling and its all lame. Exactly - its about fun!
I got into cycling again by way of an ebike purchase in Feb 2023. Now I have 5 bikes and have found your channel. Ebikes are great!
Heck yeah!
A rarely mentioned benefit of ebikes is that you rarely arrive to your destination as sweaty as in a traditional bicycle. This greatly increases the types of trips that people are willing to take by bike over a car.
Ebike also allow people to haul a lot more cargo. Many families in my city use ecargo bikes to haul groceries and kids, allowing them to downsize size from 2 cars down to 1.
100% - something that I am thinking about for summer. It was originally my idea behind my single speed commuter but I still end up pushing.
A lot of people did comment on both of your points! Cheers!
Hi Tim. Idaho Ed here. GREAT video. Watch many channels but yours and one other my favorites. I have been riding for 45 years and my wife has cancer. The only way I can get her out there is on an e-bike. I have 11 bikes I pedal, my wife has one e-bike. Don't care what others say about them either. See you in Ohio later this year!
Thanks!
Yup - gotta ride the way that makes sense for each of us.
Cheers!
I bike Pittsburgh a ton, and am heavily considering getting an e-bike myself even though I'm in the best shape of my life. I do strength training three times a week and I currently drive to give my body rest. An e-bike would let me rest and use my car less. Someone shared with me a chart showing that e-bikes are apparently, pound-for-pound, the most efficient powered vehicles, and makes me think about how I could flirt with the idea of not replacing my car when it comes to retiring it. E-bikes are cool and are a vehicle more people should consider, no matter what your fitness level is. Thanks for sharing your perspective on them!
I've thought about it as a car replacement too. For now it is replacing some trips when I fell lazy and would have just driven.
Cheers!
Hi Tim. I’ve been subscribed a few months now and have been catching up. I love your videos and honest opinions. So refreshing to have someone on UA-cam without an agenda to sell us something, either products or themselves.
I love the common sense attitude and non judgmental approach. I feel happy to use my bike for whatever I choose and not feel guilty that it wasn’t 50 miles in record time.
A 10 minute ride to the library or cafe is just as good a reason to get the bike out of the shed as any other.
And I will get an ebike when the need arises.
Heck yeah! Thanks so much!
Oh you guys *just* bought a bike? I mined the iron ore by hand and forged all the parts like a "real" cyclist.
Fitzzy you are such a chill dude i dont inow how anyone could possibly watch your content and feel obliged to be a jerk. Keep being a beacon of good vibes in rough waters, you inspire us all.
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Thanks so much!
As usual Tim, great thoughts clearly communicated… I agree with you on all points. I have no issue with e-bikes, think it gets people out and off the couch and maybe learning all transportation does not involve a car. However I do wish that many of the newer riders would learn cycling etiquette.
Yeah - it will just take time. Plenty of people who have been riding for years who haven’t. I called them out in previous videos and they lost their shit!
Tim, I appreciate you and your opinions on bikes. Keep up the great work and stay positive!
Thanks!
We have a cherry blossom tree in our front yard. It looks like a big stick of cotton candy for about two weeks in April before it loses its petals and the green leaves come in.
I wish they lasted longer. I do love when all the blossoms start blowing in the breeze though.
Have fun on your bike! Which ever one you want! Haters gonna hate!
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Really great photos of the festival. I love tooling around on my e-bike. I turn off pedal assist when I want a workout and kick it on on the hills like you mentioned.
Thanks!
Emily Litella: " What's all this I hear about eclectic bicycles? Why can't people express themselves?!" Chevy Chase: "Emily... that's ELECTRIC" Oh, Nevermind! Thanks for another great video. Bonus in this vid is Sand Run! The wind has been crazy still and the bugs are wild. I need to get a mesh mask. Extra protein is not always desired. Looking forward to more eclectic bike commentary.
Ha! Yeah - it’s always bad this time of year. I hate when I forget glasses.
The e-bike conversation has been “interesting “ but I’m happy to keep it going.
Thanks' for the has usual very cool video, I just turned 73 and got back into riding 4 years ago to attempt to get back in shape after getting my $120.00 pawn shop bike . And yes I want a lighter bike my solution for now, but hips and knees let me know there is a E bike in the future there is no way to avoid hills and headwinds in eastern Missouri .
Nice!
I started with the vintage bikes but am happier to have a little more cushion now. And the e-bike is another tool to avoid trips in the car! Cheers!
Thanks Tim - Good perspective on E-Bikes. Sometimes, they are the right tool for the job.
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Thanks Tim, I really enjoy your vids, I've just got back from visiting Antwerp and Leuven in Belgium and the bike culture is much like the Netherlands, you would love it, Bikes are everywhere, students, parents, workers, kids on their way to school, cargo bikes, upright comfortable commuter bikes, old steel racers, mountain bikes, e bikes, rental bikes. I was so impressed by the lack of cars and them defering to cyclists. Im a bit saddened that the UK where im based is far behind, there is often an Elitism around having a £5000 carbon road bike or you aren't a proper cyclist, and cars drivers are very patchy in their treatment of cyclists. So much more could be done by councils, Govt and education.
For sure. I feel the US and UK are very similar in a lot of ways. Slowing changing but way too slowly.
100% with you on ebikes. I have a few bikes and one of them is a cargo ebike. I use it to take my kids to school and replace all kinds of car trips. I also credit it with getting me into shape for a lot of the cycling I do now. When I first moved to the burbs, I wasn't up for the 8 miles each way with 600 feet of elevation gain in the last 2 miles on the way home. I rode the ebike for a season on ever-decreasing assist levels until I was in shape enough to ride other bikes on the same route. This bullshit puritanical "It doesn't count if you don't suffer" mindset needs to die. It's the same world view that's dragging this country down on pretty much every social metric.
Perfect comment. 100%
You have a great attitude Tim and my wife loves her ebike!
Thanks!
I agree with your assessment that most of the hate stems from people viewing the bicycle as a recreational vehicle rather than transport. For commuting they are perfect, E cargo bike and you don't need a car so much but they're not for everyone or so it seems.
It is weird to look at something with so many uses as so one dimensional.🤷🏻♂️
Cheers!
My nose was running just watching this video. Cherry blossoms!
Have fun your way. that’s what makes it fun.
Tim, your channel rocks, I luv the industrial rides you do, your musical taste is *great*, and.. Erin is lovely :) eBikes..? Well as a fit 61yr old, I get it. I'm not there yet but it's good to have the option..
Thanks so much!
Yeah - this one is nice but I'm also hoping that when/if I truly need one they are really awesome by then(even lighter with even more range).
I look at it this way. I've owned just about every kind of bike (roadie, single speed *the current one, mountain bike, three wheel, a short lived ebike, a motorized bike). Are you riding a bike? Boom. Doesn't matter. Just ride and leave well enough alone.
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I’m 70+ and have a E-MTB and E fat tire bike I love riding them both. In my 30-40’s I was a road biker, average 250 miles/week to escape a bad boss and stressful job. If you were in front of me on the road or trail you would soon be behind. E BIKES ARE GREAT FUN, WHAT’S NOT TO LIKE. 😂😂😂
Your rational objectivity is very refreshing in this time of contentious polarities. I ride a retro roadbike with nice kit and have zero problems with ebikes. In fact a few friendly ebikers have even let me draft in a stiff headwind (ala derny style) so no issues whatsoever. Bummer that the purists came down on ya so hard. And there's some excellent shots in this vid. Hello again from Tucsonistan and great to see Ohio cyclists thriving!
Thanks - cheers! Also - the haters don’t get me down but I am still gonna call them out. 😎
Great Allegheny passage and the Chesapeake and Ohio Towpath. Were a blast only took a month lol .
Let's do the capital trail in Virginia!
60 years old here, no plans of owning an e-bike, but I try not to say "never". I have no problem with them unless they are bearing down on me at high speeds with throttle only on the MUP.
Yup - I didn't have plans (yet) either but I wanted a reason to have the conversation.
There are all kinds of bad cyclists, and drivers, and other people! Hopefully the people who are getting into bikes through e-bikes start to learn some etiquette.
I agree with u riding any bike is ok . Metal heath . Keeping fit . Making friends . Seeing the world instead off a phone .
Yup - so many reasons!
Great video, as always. Nice touch including your cat. Keep 'em coming!!
Thanks!
I agree, lets drop it and keep riding.
BRAVO on your ebike comments. I still like my bikes, but there are times I need my ebike to e joy a bike ride. "Bike a mile on my tires." Be positive.
Just remembered my second favorite part about e-bikes you never have to charge the headlight 🎉🤘
I do love that!
Great vid, as usual, good points well made. Love the routes you show & chat as you go along👍
Presumably the e-bike haters are still riding wooden or steel bikes with the pedals attached to the front wheel, wooden wheels, perhaps with steel hoop tyres like a cart... I mean, anything more advanced, like a carbon bike & pneumatic tyres & gears, would be cheating🤔
For those who don't think you get a work out, my e-bike means I can get a zone 2 workout for 30 miles in 2 hours, or I can get a full gas workout just by reducing the power on the hills/into a headwind.
But my main use is so I can ride with my mates & socialise, which is great for my mental & physical health, something I could not do before getting it due to a health problem.
Keep going & keep pedalling, you are doing great 👍
Heck yeah! Thanks so much!
I have been following you for a while now. I was semi surprised to find you have an ebike. Not in a bad way surprised pleasantly surprised.
I don't own a car never have. My ebike keeps me able to ride to work easier. I also have a regular bike I'm fixing up for pleasure riding
I've had friends ask me do you think of it as cheating having a motor? Not even a little bit. It helps me stay in shape it also makes easier getting home up 2 large hills at night..
Those that stick their nose up to them they are just as fun as any regular one.
I laughed when you said I'll have pedal assist on full when riding home in the rain and nothing you can do about it. Love that
Riding has never been about working out for me that's just a bonus it's my stress relief and my escape from the world
Ride on brother
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I just don’t get it. Most the jerks spend 5 days a week driving to work too.
It is so weird.
Totally agree with you my dude what ever get you out and enjoying life👍👍
Heck yeah !
While your commentary about people's comments about e-bikes may cost you a view viewers, you've cemented mine! I don't even HAVE an e-bike, but I do support anyone that wants to.
Thanks!
I ride in the canadian winter and people think I'm crazy because there's no infrastructures locally. I agree, you have to be a bit silly 😂
Never ridden an e-bike, but I don't get the hate, either. It's another tool, whether people use it when they need to carry stuff, to go up some hills, to arrive to work without sweating, recovering from injury, or because they don't feel like using an acoustic bike altogether. It doesn't matter, really. It's one less car on the road, and it is still active transportation.
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i've been thinking about getting an e bike for awhile now. rode my first one (well 3) at my brothers in Tampa. two small RAD and REI electric and a CANNONDALE . WOW WHAT FUN!!!! He does have all the normal and carbon fiber bikes too. but riding the cannondale for 20 ish miles was eye opening and like you i didn't use the pedal assist much, just played around with it.
They are great! I didn't NEED one but I love having one!
Good idea on the VO utility bars for the e bike!
I think it will be awesome. I have to check if everything will fit right.
Nicely done. Yes, cyclists can be some of the most opinionated people. Years ago, I showed up at a club ride with a new bike with disc brakes. Everyone else had rim brakes at the time. Another rider asked “I don’t understand why you think you need disc brakes” as if asking me why I was wearing a scuba tank! I don’t ride with them anymore.
Thanks!
Yeah - it is quite ridiculous. I always have the "if you don't like it you don't have to use it" attitude.
Totally agree with everything you said here about the e-bikes - it’s usually a pretty dumb argument people have against them (and I have absolutely zero plans of ever owning one, I just don’t mind if people do) BUT I don’t think “the worst e-bike is better than the best car” It’s already happened where the cheap batteries in the crap e-bikes catch fire and have cause deaths when they burn people homes down
True - there are some garbage batteries out there - definitely should be better regulated(which will happen). Hard to pick the metric for that argument - cars kill 40,000 people a year in the US.....
Dig the Sakura of course. Even saw a few Kimono's. As for annoying comment (s) I imagine when you get that much interaction it's bound to happen. But what the hell do I know? I can't really offer advice other than don't get worked up. Cya
Cheers!
Edmund for the finale!
Amen. Preach Brother Tim.
Converting my gravel bike to a mid-drive e bike soon. I just converted my 2009 Cannondale CAAD9 to Sram Red Etap = smooth as butter. Shut up and .......... RIDE!
Nice!
Following along from Covid there are some days when my energy levels just decide to evaporate.
On my e-bike I just turn up the boost and keep up with the rest of the cycling club without any discussion or dramatics. On my old bike I could never consider cycling with others as 10-15 miles was my absolute maximum.
Anyway. I’ve still got my 25 year old Dawes Chilliwak mountain bike. An old Specialised gravel type bike, and a Dawes folding bike (very weird characteristics). All ready to go.
Riding any sort of bike always makes me smile.
Just stay away from the Lycra clad idiots who are far too special to acknowledge a ‘hello’. Jerks.
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Okay, okay I confess. I just bought an e-lawnmower. 😆
I reckon the blades of grass will be pretty cut up about that.
Hey Tim, just found your channel, i like the messages that you bring in regards to bikes......although i'm from the land down under.....the message is the same.....it's a new subscribe from me. Cheers!!🚴
Thanks so much! Cheers!
hey if an e-bike makes a long ride easier for hills use the e-bike your bike your ride
Exactly. I still prefer my regular bikes for now - but one day I know I will want an e-bike to do what I used to. That trip to my parents wasn't an e-bike instead of my regular bike - it was an e-bike instead of my car.
I love watching your stuff, I learn a lot. And the ride videos give me that sense of flow I get when I'm riding. I really appreciate that on days when I can't be on my bike. Big fan over here. But I do worry about you. Seems like every video now you say something, any kind of opinion, and then you walk it back or you qualify it. "I like this but you don't have to life this" or "I find this funny, you can find whatever you want funny." And I can see the change in your facial expression, I can see it really bothers you when people misunderstand what you say. I also see you working real hard to be thoughtful and inclusive, especially about gender and physical ability. And that's great! I would never presume to give you advice on how to do your thing better, I'm not a UA-camr. I just have two wishes for you: One, I hope you find some respite from that stress. And two, lots of people appreciate the effort you're putting in, the care you take in communication. Looking forward to more videos! Have a great Spring!
I appreciate you but .....I don't live a stressed life about UA-cam - I don't make my living doing this and say what I want. I remember when my buddy Kyle and I were talking once and a few other friends were around and one asked "what are they arguing about?" "They aren't arguing they are agreeing". I'm just passionate that is all.
I've always been down to stand up for what I think is right and groups that get picked on unjustly and will continue to do so.
Thanks - I really do appreciate the kind words.
👏🏻🌟🚴🏻♀️ agreed
What people don't always consider about an e-bike is the freedom/choice it provides. Besides, my e-bike is 65lbs, and rides better/easier than my cheaper mountain bike that weighs half that. I ride the CLE-AKR area tow paths with no e-assist at 14mph, all day. But the freedom...... Not in good shape? Doesn't matter. Don't know how far you can ride today? Doesn't matter. Strong winds today? Doesn't matter. Get out there 20miles and realize - oh boy, I'm a lot more tired than I thought I'd be, and I still have to get home. Doesn't matter. You don't have to think about these things anymore. Just. Go. Ride. Some days, I ride 100% throttle. Because its FUN! Some days, I ride 100% no e-assist. Because that's what I want to do. And then do any combination of all of that in between within any one ride. Got a sore butt or stiff legs? Stand up, push the throttle, shake it out. Sit back down. You get to just enjoy riding exactly how you want to enjoy riding at every given moment. Its liberating. And immensely fun. Do it how YOU want to do it. Tim's spot on about that.
Love it. 100%
What’s the helmet you are wearing ?
It is a Kali. Has my two requirements: rear light, magnetic clip.
Tim, I agree with your comments, lots of good people but a few are just negative. Probable about everything. BTW what was the name of the e-Bike? I’m in my mid 70’s and have been riding, seems like forever and interested in exploring e-bike. I had been concerned that they would be difficult to ride with no power. Thanks for clearing that up. Keep up the videos love them.
His e-bike is a Tenways CGO 600
For the record some would be hard to ride without power. The bigger ones with throttles, off-road wheels, bigger batteries etc. Would definitely want to do research first. This Tenways is a lighter, commuter-style aluminum bike.
Hey it's Edmond❤
Although I enjoy your counter arguments against the anti-e-bike vitriol, you shouldn't have to argue it. The only situations where anyone should be against e-bikes are the non-pedal assist/throttle rigs, and the mofo's who drop me farther back on strava MTB segment times... .
I agree - but I like making points and calling out the stupidity.
Cheers!
Great channel and content Tim. E-bikes are just another sort of bike to have fun on so what’s not to like FFS.
Thanks and exactly! Some people just have to hate on things.
I plan to avoid growing up for a while still. I’m only 52. E-bikes boo! Great videos.
I love e-bikes 🤷♂
I like e-bikes as an option but I'm frustrated by the young men I see riding throttled e-bikes on bike trails for non-motorized vehicles and pass me the same as a car would. It removes the safety aspect the non-motorized access trail is meant for. If your "e-bike" is an electric motorcycle, get off the path and on the road. If your "e-bike" is a pedal assist bike and you ride it like a bike, welcome to the path.
I agree. That will come down to enforcement. I see people jump out on the trails on e-bikes and dirt bikes. People break the rules the tools don't.
Even e-biking trails at a steady 14mph, 2/3 of those who pass me are road bikers. Some of them are absolutely flying. Which is rather impressive because many of them are older dudes. In my experience, its not just e-bikers who are going fast!
I’m calm Tim and please stop referring to me as a grown up!!
eDmund
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Tim I know you ride with flat peddles but what about the rest of your gang. 🤔
It’s mixed.
In the Alps I saw wifes with Ebike and men with normal one, much easier climbing with different levels of expertise.
I bet it was enabling some people to climb and have an experience they wouldn't have been able to otherwise. Cheers!
I am waiting for ebikes to be lighter and the battery is smaller and longer. I would like to see 100 miles on flat trails the norm...
Yes - Ive always hoped that they would be that good by the time I really need one.
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no problemo with ebikes but it seems like most of the ones i see on the GAP around pittsburgh seem like they have never been on a group bike ride and have no idea of bike etiquette. they whiz by us at 30 mph? and never call out before they pass.. also Tim i know people who bought an ebike to ride to work but with the rush hour traffic being so heavy,, they gave it up because fears of their safety
Thats people not the bike though. Yes - people need to learn etiquette no matter what they ride. People also need to learn how to route themselves - but also more people on bikes will lead to better bike infrastructure. There are tons of comments on the last few videos about people saying the opposite - they've been able to give up cars and trips by car.
@@TimFitzwater unfortunately Pittsburgh isnt flat like Cleveland or Akron,, it may be fine in the morning because you are riding down hill and keep up with the cars on a two lane route to Downtown Pittsburgh or Oakland (ie CMU or Pitt) BUT the problem is the opposite direction with all the hills.. my friend is a Professor at Pitt in Oakland and bought a Gazelle dutch made e bike but after commuting for a few months,, gave it on fears of his safety.. too many distracted drivers on the road.
Akron isn't flat at all. Just had the Pitt guys out and we climbed 4000 feet. Our bike infrastructure(outside of trails) is lacking too. Just have to find the good routes - I stand by it as I know plenty of people commuting in Pitt. I've ridden all over Pittsburgh to fyi. But people have to do what they are comfortable with - which is fine.
@@TimFitzwater i quess it's all relative,, my mom was born and raised in South Akron and when she moved to Pittsburgh in 1958 she couldnt get over all the steep streets in Pittsburgh,, in fact Canton Ave is considered the Steepest in the US..
The e-bike may save the world if people of all ages, shapes & sizes leave their cars at home.
Exactly.
I suppose if you've spent $10,000 to get the lightest fastest bike, trained like mad and you get overtaken by a senior citizen on an ebike, you might get upset, I know I was shocked but found it hilarious, I'm getting on a bit though, so it might be me before too long...
I guess - I wouldn't care.(long as they mark it as an e-bike ride on Strava!)
Cycling or Riding?? I think there’s a fine definition to it….haha.
I like both
I spent many years riding a 2 wheel bike and wish now that Catrike Dumonts were here 40 years or so. I'm 73 years old and never enjoyed biking because of NECK PAIN while trying to look up, shoulder pain, wrist pain, upper and lower back pain.
I want to warn people about the 2 wheel bikes, I'm a Diabetic and had the scare of my life, my dad told me to take a mirror and look between your legs. I was so black, blue, purple and red. Bruising is your death warrant if it becomes a blood clot. So I must have bought 20 different bike seats before retiring my beautiful Trek Mountain Bike with Composite frame.
I am now able to set back and able to see my world and not the ground because it hurt to much to look up. Also one great thing is no more balance issues, when I stop I don't have to put a leg down or worry while biking about balance while riding.
Out of curiosity take a mirror after a long ride and just check unless you were lucky to find the right seat.
Keep on riding and be careful
I'm riding a lot of these UA-camrs for blowing STOP SIGNS.
Why? I ask and a lot say it's okay ( no wonder why our Society is so screwed up) I say is 2 seconds worth your life? No response.
I’m comfortable on my bikes - all about the right bike fit first and saddle second.
I think what you are missing with the stop sign/traffic light thing is things are much clearer in real life then on camera. We are checking out surroundings. Many times I am much safer keeping moving than letting cars try to constantly get around me. I’m not stopping at 4 ways in the middle of nowhere either. People should ride in their comfort zones - I’ll ride the way that makes me feel safest. No - I’m not sitting at every stop light or stop sign.
Crazy New York is out to outlaw any ebikes. Too many dummies that can't charge their batteries correctly.
NYC is expanding bike lanes so that more e-bikes and cargo e-bikes can be on the road actually. It was just announced two weeks ago.
I analog'ed my e-bike for thousands of miles,,, I've used the assist once in awhile... mind you I ride my analog mtb alot in the mellow flats and roll'es... there all good since I'm a full day rider too cover distance at a slow or fast pace at my choosing... i ride for me and i hope others ride their rides... thanks for sharing Tim... Don from Western Canada
Bicycles should be fun however they’re used. I would love to have a bicycle oriented community to live in. After driving a car for a living for a 12 hour day, I’ve come to love bicycles like I did when I was a kid. 52 year old kid that is.
Nothing wrong with ebikes / "Do your own thing /Mind you own!" E-Bike Haters. Focus on Large SUV/Pickup owners especially the ones trying to compensate.
You make me want to visit Akron. And also, port is an awesome and underrated wine.
I've always thought that the comments a person leaves online say more about them than the thing they're actually commenting on.
I love my mid drive e bike it’s still a good workout compared to hub drive.
I like the rakes on your bike. I do not have an e-bike but I would enjoy one in my 60s.
I am 64 years old, but my knees feel about 90. I've recently been planning rides only on flat trails because the knees can't do climbing like they used to. After watching your last few videos, I've decided i am going to get that ebike you ride and get back some of my freedom of choice. It's unfortunate that so many d-bags have such an attitude about them, but that is the nature of bike snobs. Thanks for the great videos.
Love to hear it. Bikes are freedom not punishment machines. Such weird attitudes out there.
Cheers!
Love you Tim! And not just bc I agree with your views on eBikes. It's not my favorite bike per se, but there are times when I am so glad I have one. Avoiding traffic jams, taking my daughter in the buggy for a ride, or just saving energy getting to work when I'm feeling under the weather. It meets so many needs.
Heck yeah! Cheers!
💯!! I go into the office 1-2 times per week. 80km one way. Too far for a bike commute. But what do I do? Drive half way! Haul the bike off the rack and ride the rest of the way into the office. Totally agree commuting as much as we can will help increase infrastructure. Sure there are a few small area I need to stay safe and hop onto the sidewalk. And I know people will flame me on line for that. But my view is I’m careful and courteous to pedestrians. I go slow around them. And get back onto road as soon as safe.
I’ve been in Netherlands a few times and the infrastructure is crazy. Separate bike roads between towns. Here in greater Toronto area best you can hope for is a wide shoulder.
Fortunately for me there are full showers at work so I can choose to really push it there if I want. And I still get surprised reactions from people about be cycling 30km to work like it’s some Gran Fondo length!
Perhaps our only disagreement will be your penchant for cats. 😂😂
And I’ll leave it to you to convert to miles. 😉
Keep it up Tim. Great stuff.
Thanks!
I get called out for certain sidewalks too. Although I’m usually comfortable on the road there are spots that are just too dangerous.
We all have to do what we think is best until the infrastructure catches up.
Cheers!
Yes, great to hear you saying what you like Tim. There's not too much of that on UA-cam. 😁
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Will be watching for some CatPacking Videos. That would be Purrrrfect.
lol! I have thought about it I just don't know where I would take him. Cats don't really want to go anywhere! (except right outside the door to eat grass)
The best approach is to have at least one type of every bike, including e-bikes. They are all joy machines, in their own special ways.
Get out and ride whatever you can!
Heck yeah!