Re: Weak forever or strong tomorrow?
I think you might be off base with the "wussification" jibe. These bike are for transport. Not leisure. We have a very skewed image of cycling in this country, that it's purely a leisure/exercise activity. This is borne out with all the bike on car racks every weekend being driven to the countryside for "rides". The rest of Europe gets it. The bike can be a viable way of getting to work/shops/etc. Not just for the lycra/Strava brigade. I ride an ebike every day to get to work. Ride there in normal clothes (not dressed like a lollipop man). No need for a shower and always get a parking space. oh and it's quicker.