Closing the E-Gate
Briefly

The merging of electric power with traditional biking has blurred the lines between human-powered and motorized travel, raising questions about accessibility and trail usage.
Electric mountain bikes range from fully human-powered to 100% battery-operated, showcasing a spectrum of user-selectable power inputs that challenge past definitions of biking.
The advent of e-MTBs signifies a societal shift towards increased mobility for individuals needing assistance, though it complicates traditional biking definitions.
Despite many trail systems limiting to Class-1 e-MTBs, these bikes significantly enhance a rider’s capacity, with one model stating, "It's 4x You, to be precise."
Read at BikeMag
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