TheX Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 For a while it seemed like every other person I ran into was on an E-bike, or a fat bike. Now I rarely ever see either. Do people buy bikes, ride them for a minute, and then they become garage decorations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) i hope so because the buyers remorse market is gonna be suh-weet😎 Edited October 25, 2020 by ATXZJ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 There are going to be a LOT of post-covid bikes up far sale soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 There are going to be a LOT of post-covid bikes up far sale soon.I really hope so. I've seen some sweet bikes out there riden by dudes that over bought Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Sell the unused crap in your garage while the market is hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 I'm seriously considering a trade up from the gravel bike to a light hardtail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 2 hours ago, TheX said: I'm seriously considering a trade up from the gravel bike to a light hardtail. Maybe something like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 New honzo is pretty sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, throet said: Maybe something like this? Nice, but I'm not really looking at spending $4,300 for a hardtail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, ATXZJ said: New honzo is pretty sexy Pretty damned affordable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyt Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I built an ebike out of my canfield EPO. I love riding the ebike, but it definitely makes you lazy. I use it when I want to check out cat trail conditions and dont want a hard climb back. My wife can also use it on the street as she has no capability to climb any hills. I would definitely include an ebike as one of my bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Man Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I have one- Radwagon Cargo e-bike. I use it to run to the local Randalls, get a Growler Refill and the occasional I just want wind in my face but dont feel like working that hard. I have mixed emotions, after I dont ride it for a while I consider dumping it, then I ride it and frankly it really is a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 I'm glad that e-bikes are becoming more accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xl_cheese Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 The manufacturers keep telling me that Ebikes are the hottest thing in the cycling industry these days. But I don't really see it. Perhaps it's just not as popular in Austin. I could see them being popular in Europe where people commute by bicycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, xl_cheese said: The manufacturers keep telling me that Ebikes are the hottest thing in the cycling industry these days. But I don't really see it. Perhaps it's just not as popular in Austin. I could see them being popular in Europe where people commute by bicycle. I spent a few days in NYC last summer and e-bikes were EVERYWHERE. If I lived in a densely-packed city that was a huge PITA to get around by car, I might have one of those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I noticed a good number of them in Colorado this year, presumably folk who would not otherwise make the climbs. Up on Monarch Crest, I got passed by a pair of Specializeds going so quickly, I had to really look hard to detect that oversize tubing which contains the power pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssorgs Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 FYI, Reveille Peak Ranch will be renting eMTBs soon with the pending arrival of an Austin Bike Farm satellite shop... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, mack_turtle said: I spent a few days in NYC last summer and e-bikes were EVERYWHERE. If I lived in a densely-packed city that was a huge PITA to get around by car, I might have one of those too. I have always said that the killer use case for e-bikes was for urban/commute. I might even get my wife one eventually so that she can keep up with me on the streets. I think the use case on trails is pretty sketchy. It is nestled between the idea that it gets some people out on the trails that would not have had the chance before (probably a small niche) and those that want to be able to ride more hours in the day or be their own shuttle (another small niche.) The challenge is not that an e-bike is bad for the trails but that with many riders shelling out $2.5-5K already for their mountain bikes, getting them to double down on a second bike that can't be ridden everywhere is a stretch. The streets are where it is at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, ssorgs said: FYI, Reveille Peak Ranch will be renting eMTBs soon with the pending arrival of an Austin Bike Farm satellite shop... One more reason not to make the trek up there. The trail is not getting the care and feeding that it had in the past, now if I have to deal with the strava dudes trying to beat me on climbs it won't be worth the drive/admission much longer. There are better options closer to home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 34 minutes ago, AustinBike said: I might even get my wife one eventually so that she can keep up with me on the streets. Plus, you'll finally be able to keep up with all the other chicks you ride with 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 20 hours ago, ATXZJ said: New honzo is pretty sexy Standard variant is nice. But the ESD is Extra Slack Sexy Dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, AustinBike said: The streets are where it is at. And gravel. Don't forget gravel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, Barry said: Standard variant is nice. But the ESD is Extra Slack Sexy Dude. Yeah, the new AL has updated geo and sliding dropouts. The ESD would be a lot of fun in the steeps. Check out the on-one if you like the ESD https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBOOHDGX/on-one-hello-dave-sram-gx-mountain-bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, ssorgs said: FYI, Reveille Peak Ranch will be renting eMTBs soon with the pending arrival of an Austin Bike Farm satellite shop... I think that is pretty cool. Hopefully it'll bring the money/attention those trails have been needing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, ATXZJ said: Hopefully it'll bring the money/attention those trails have been needing. I wouldn't bet on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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