Anyone regretted switching to an emtb?

[N9VNS]

As the title says. I’ve not heard anyone ever say they regretted going to an emtb and made the switch back so I’m just wondering, is there anyone on here that are still on the fence or regretted their decision to get an emtb?

 

[miPbiP]

I've not "switched" in either direction, though I currently ride my lung bike more than my e. That may change again. Who knows.

No regrets about getting it at all - I was loosing my mojo for riding a bit and my e was part of my path back.

 

[maynard]

No

 

[maynard]

my first mtn bike was a malvern star bmx with gears . Then I got a diamond back . Now the mac truck levo . They just keep getting bigger . I couldn't afford a v8 landcruser. So the Levo will have to do .

 

[Akiwi]

Nono, though I do miss not having an analog mountain bike. It was stolen , and I used the insurance money towards the eMTB.

 

[steve_sordy]

Not for a second.

 

[GrahamPaul]

Well there is this from @Fingerpuk :

when the last time you rode your non emtb?

Sold my Cannondale clockwork in Nov 2017 & never ridden one since.

www.emtbforums.com

 

[Yoak]

I would if I only could have the ebike

 

[Pyr0]

Old bike was stolen
Ebikes are more fun
Regrets? I have none

 

[Philpug]

Pffft.

 

[Blue Moon]

None whatsoever.

 

[salko]

The only regret I have is not buying one earlier.

 

[KeithO]

The only regret I have is not buying one earlier.

Totally 100% second that ?

 

[AWB]

I only regret that an E-Bike ist the only bike which enables me to ride up and down and over distances longer than 10 km.

 

[nasamorpheus]

The only regret I have is not buying one earlier.

Same for me, only regret that I didn't buy one years ago and was destroying my heart with 180+ pulses sessions.

 

[OldBean]

Je ne regret rien as the Frogs say .
My oxygen bike hangs on the wall gathering dust and looks very sad as I pamper the E .

 

[Steve940]

Nope...not yet anyway,Im still in the honeymoon period though.its took away all of the negatives to me personally that there was..i pretty much do a few miles at least 4-5 times a week.any excuse to get out..im away working for a good few weeks come Monday so I'm hoping to put some real good miles in

 

[Fingerpuk]

Well there is this from @Fingerpuk :

I don’t regret it. The ebike got me riding. I just don’t need the motor anymore.

 

[N9VNS]

Interesting, I expected a few on the fence. Speaks volumes for how good ebikes really are.

 

[Gary]

Dont think I'll ever switch. Ebikes have their place but couldn't ever be a replacement for normal bikes for me. Just an addition.

 

[Gary]

Interestin, I expected a few on the fence.

On an E bike forum? ?

 

[HORSPWR]

Not at all, I just sold my Intense Carbine Pro Build as it was constantly getting relegated to second fiddle!

 

[MrBrownstone]

Maybe if I had a Levo and was blowing thru motors, but I don’t so no.?

 

[Flatslide]

No regrets, and the eeb has been a better machine than I thought it would be.

 

[MrSimmo]

Nope!

I was planning to keep my old bikes but a combination of a sore ear from my wife “how long are those going to be there” and me not riding my other bikes resulted in me selling them.

 

[N9VNS]

On an E bike forum? ?

Yeah. I’m a member of a few car forums that I no longer have that car, still hang around to give advice and just generally because they’re good forums. Thought there may be a few doing the same on here.

 

[GrandesRoues]

Je ne regret rien as the Frogs say .

If you want to make fun of us French, at least get your spelling right : "Je ne regrette rien." ?

I would be interested in getting the point of view of Specialized owners, who got troubles with their motors. Do they hate ebikes now, or just their motors ?

 

[msim3011]

Yes - now I have to buy one each for my kids!!!

 

[Doug Stampfer]

Absolutely no going back for me. Funny how the non ebikers I've given a test ride to have enjoyed riding the ebike but always say something to the effect of they've still got a few years/ bikes left in them - like it's a death sentence.

 

[MrSimmo]

Absolutely no going back for me. Funny how the non ebikers I've given a test ride to have enjoyed riding the ebike but always say something to the effect of they've still got a few years/ bikes left in them - like it's a death sentence.

Good point - literally every single person who has had a go on mine has either gone on to buy an emtb or has started saying things like that, or “next year I might make the move to an ebike” ?