What's your age range?

Age range

  • Under 20

    Votes: 1 0.5%
  • 20-30

    Votes: 3 1.6%
  • 30-40

    Votes: 20 10.6%
  • 40-50

    Votes: 43 22.9%
  • 50-60

    Votes: 60 31.9%
  • 60-70

    Votes: 37 19.7%
  • 70-80

    Votes: 20 10.6%
  • 80+

    Votes: 4 2.1%

  • Total voters
    188

Banksay

Member
Nov 3, 2021
49
66
Arbroath, Scotland
Can we change this to "how old do you feel?" so it's less depressing having to select a category further down the list than you'd like.

Maybe add 80-90, 90-100 and 100-110 categories so I can then populate the lower first half.

Christ, just do anything to stop me feeling old. Please ;)
 

Bummers

Active member
Mar 12, 2022
526
481
UK
You might wanna sort the categories a bit better. If your 30/40/50 etc there are two options you can choose instead of 1.

Try 20-29
30-39
Etc
 

Kingerz

Active member
Jul 11, 2021
198
171
Australia
Gen X, had free education, were not ruined by internet and phones in their childhood and 20s, got all the tech and games back when it was good, could buy houses for $150K when they were 30. Really good music, movies and culture growing up. And no one hates them:)
 

Oldcreaky

Member
Feb 8, 2019
37
35
Bristol
Oh, nice. A very e mtb battery gauge theme based on shimano? 0-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80, 81-100. Or we could just convert that to bars; what bar are you 1 to 5 😂
Hope I'm not being ageist, just want to get an idea on age ranges on this EMTB forum. If you'd prefer not to vote thats fine.

Thanks
I am 71 and only got onto a bike after nearly 50 years about 5 years ago after suffering a stroke which affected my eyesight so no more motorcycles or cars. Now on my third emtb a Giant Reign E+1 but now have to curtail the off road fun part of riding due to arthritis in my hip, will be having an injection in ten days so hopefully will get some relief if only for a limited time.
 

Doomanic

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Jan 21, 2018
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I believe half your age plus 7 is the acceptable norm.
 

Stihldog

Handheld Power Tool
Subscriber
Jun 10, 2020
2,920
4,134
Coquitlam, BC
Is there a way that I can vote for the Wife and my girlfriends also? And is this a secret vote?…because my actual age is kinda personal, if you know what I mean.
 

Oldb**tard

New Member
Mar 29, 2022
17
16
93010
Hope I'm not being ageist, just want to get an idea on age ranges on this EMTB forum. If you'd prefer not to vote thats fine.

Thanks
No problem. I'm proud to say I'm a 72-y/o mountainbiker. It's pretty much what keeps me going. But crashes are a bit less desirable at this age, as they take longer to recover from and I don't learn anything anymore (just kidding).
 

Daev

E*POWAH Master
Jan 15, 2022
249
289
Cornwall
Do the 100-110 range.
Imagine if you're 109 and only get to tick 80+ ( yup, you're being ageist 😉 )
I'd definitely vote for the 100-110 - imagine the cred you'd get 😁👍 .
I used to do triathlons in my 40s and there was a guy who'd do them in his 80s. He won his class every race ( he was the only one 😂 ). I was so in awe of him and just wanted to still be finishing when i was in my 80s..... Gave it up a couple of years later, then screwed up a nerve in my right leg so can't run anymore. Can still cycle though 😁👍
 

RobG

Member
Apr 27, 2022
60
59
Fulltime RV
I'm surprised that the bulk of users are in my age range! I'm 53. And the second-largest group is the next group down.

'Course, it's all the young whippersnappers that are still riding them old-style "full manual" bicycles. ;)
 

OldBean

E*POWAH Elite
Patreon
Apr 28, 2018
602
528
East anglia
As one gets older you have to scroll further down the list to find your age ....Grief I hope I can still find it when I get old!!
My new Gearbox , Belt drive and electric change help a lot.
Will soon need a "mounting block " but dont ask what for

IMG_20220312_110840479.jpg
 

Daev

E*POWAH Master
Jan 15, 2022
249
289
Cornwall
I'm surprised that the bulk of users are in my age range! I'm 53. And the second-largest group is the next group down.

'Course, it's all the young whippersnappers that are still riding them old-style "full manual" bicycles. ;)

There's probably an element of only oldies can afford these little luxuries ;)
 

KnollyBro

E*POWAH Elite
Dec 3, 2020
866
2,117
Vancouver
Age is just a number so others can either feel better or worse about themselves. I started mountain biking around 13 years ago as I was hiking one day and thought "why am I walking ALL the way up the mountain, just to walk ALL the way down?" I have been playing hockey for over 30 years so fitness wasnt an issue but as I got older (I am 60), I take less risks. Living near the some of the best places to ride has also been helpful for my progression along with some great riding Bros. My wife (she is 52) also rides the same stuff I do which has been great! I used to crash more when I was learning and taking more risks but since I shattered my heel, I ride slower and wear more armor when necessary. The next poll should be "How Healthy are You?" or "How Much Happier are You Since You Started Riding?"
 

urastus

⚡The Whippet⚡
May 4, 2020
1,548
993
Tasmania
I am 71 and only got onto a bike after nearly 50 years about 5 years ago after suffering a stroke which affected my eyesight so no more motorcycles or cars. Now on my third emtb a Giant Reign E+1 but now have to curtail the off road fun part of riding due to arthritis in my hip, will be having an injection in ten days so hopefully will get some relief if only for a limited time.
I feel for folk like us who don't want to lose our physical abilities. It plays on my mind. The good thing is that I appreciate every day of good riding - most rides are good rides.
 

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