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Yes—retired at 55, now 73. I ride four times a week—Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday—and keep it consistent. The kilometres add up over the year. As for “hot-swappable joints”—no such option—just steady riding, Tai Chi, stretching, and looking after what I’ve got.

82 and still riding road, off-road, group rides and solo exploring — that’s what matters. Plenty of people stop long before that. You’ve kept going, adapted when needed, and you’re still out there enjoying it. That’s the standard 👍

n + 1 didn’t disappear — it just got misunderstood. It was never engineering, training doctrine, or equipment logic. It came out of Velominati as satire — a stylised take on road cycling culture, written in deliberately exaggerated terms. Somewhere along the way, people stopped recognising the...

I wouldn’t worry about “obsolete tech” too much—mine’s a Focus JARIFA² hardtail. I ride in Crete, Greece, and average around 8,500 km a year. The terrain here is challenging and unforgiving—gravel, loose stone, hardpack, exposed rock, limestone slabs, uneven agricultural tracks, compacted...

New E-MTB off-road regulations in Crete Greece come into force today (1st April) following complaints from road cyclists. – Any rider seen enjoying themselves on descents must immediately return uphill and do it again “properly” – Mud on bike or rider will result in a compulsory 20-minute...

I think there is a fair point in what you’re saying, particularly around how enforcement tends to work in practice. In most cases, the issue is not what people are doing off-road or on managed trails. As you say, that generally attracts little attention. The pressure tends to come from visible...

Good feedback, that’s very useful. What you’ve described about the rear ramp matches exactly what I’m hoping to get out of it on the climbs. On the steeper, rougher ascents here in Greece, I find I’m constantly having to shift position to stay planted, so that “locked-in” feel sounds like a...

I think there’s a fair point in what you’re saying, particularly around how speed limits — at least in the EU — help keep shared trail use manageable. On the power side, I also agree it’s not as simple as just quoting a wattage number. We’ve had higher output systems for a while now, so the...

I’ve taken some time to look at the points raised in the thread alongside the available data, and how this plays out in practice across different regions. On the market side first, the available data is reasonably consistent in direction, even if the exact numbers vary by source and definition...

That’s a useful contribution, and I think it helps move the discussion onto more practical ground. I agree with the point that once power and speed move beyond a certain threshold, the distinction between a pedal-assist bicycle and a light motor vehicle starts to lose clarity. At that...

@Ride 2d@y, thank you — that is useful context. The change in seat tube angle is a good point. A steeper angle will shift weight distribution forward and alter how the rear ramp engages, so it makes sense that comfort could change between bikes. Good to hear that the “whale tail” still...

@E-NUB, thank you — that is very useful detail. The point about it taking time to adapt is noted. That aligns with what I would expect given the more pronounced shape compared to a flatter saddle. Your experience of it improving over time rather than being immediately intuitive is helpful to...

@E-NUB, thank you — I appreciate that. The saddle is now on order. Delivery to Crete Greece from Germany typically takes around 10 days, so it may be a few weeks before I have had sufficient time on it to give a considered view. I will report back once I have put a few kilometres through it...

@E&NonEinCO, thank you — that is useful to hear, particularly as a contrasting experience. Your point reinforces that saddle performance is highly individual, even when the intended design purpose is clear. The fact that the rear up-curve has not provided a noticeable advantage for you, despite...

@E-NUB, thank you — that is exactly the kind of real-world feedback I was looking for. Your description of using the rearward platform on steep climbs is particularly useful. That aligns directly with the problem here, where maintaining a stable seated position on long, steep ascents is...

There are some valid points in both of these posts, and I think they’re worth separating out slightly, as they are addressing different parts of the same issue. On the first point, I agree that this is fundamentally about access. Once different types of machines begin to overlap in...

@Greg Watts, thank you — that is useful detail. The point regarding OrthoCell maintaining shape over long climbs and in higher temperatures is noted. The terrain here does place consistent demand on equipment, particularly over sustained ascents. Your advice on saddle height and setback is...

@Greg Watts, thank you for the detailed response — much appreciated. The point about the rear ramp providing a stable platform on steep seated climbs is exactly what I was looking to validate. The terrain here in Western Crete makes that a practical requirement rather than a marginal gain. The...

Ergon SM E-Mountain Sport Saddle – Question (Bib Shorts + Outer Shorts Setup) I am considering purchasing the Ergon SM E-Mountain Sport Men saddle and would appreciate input from riders with direct experience. My current setup is: • Assos T3 Off-Road Liner bib shorts • Endura Humvee outer...

I’ve taken some time to look at this more closely and pull together a structured set of data points from a range of industry and market research sources. Where possible, I’ve tried to focus specifically on data relating to E-MTBs rather than the wider e-bike category. The figures below come...