Not all ebikes are “motorcycles”. I have a Trek Domane+, which has the same gears as a regular Domane, and is only a few pounds heavier. I typically start my ride without using the motor for a couple of miles. When enabled, the motor only provides an assist (which varies with the effort provided by the rider). Unless you turn the motor on and peddle, there is no assist. There are 3 levels of assist: the first level compensates for the extra weight due to the motor, the other two help “flatten” the hills. I only ride on streets and bike paths, and am able to complete a 20 mile ride a little faster than I could on a non-ebike. I am probably not getting as much exercise as I used to on my regular Domane, but the motor removes any concerns about getting stuck trying to climb a steep hill or exceeding the light traffic window (cars are much more dangerous than ebikes). For those of us getting on in years, ebikes like the Domane+ provide a terrific option for continuing to enjoy cycling.
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