When Your Buddy Gets An E-Bike

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  • @neildonoghueMTB
    @neildonoghueMTB Před 2 lety +874

    I'm a bit late to the game here, but this is good!

    • @BIKINGWITHBOBO
      @BIKINGWITHBOBO  Před 2 lety +19

      Thanks Neil!

    • @marioaveiro1118
      @marioaveiro1118 Před 2 lety +9

      you must not have an e-bike!

    • @FBI-Agent.
      @FBI-Agent. Před 2 lety +3

      @@BIKINGWITHBOBO What music did you used at 3:42 sounds sick

    • @3squ1l0
      @3squ1l0 Před rokem +2

      Last month, I dug up my old mountain bike after a decade of not riding. I wanted to be able to ride to the next town, so I went to a local bike shop to ask about conversion kits.
      Now I know why the employees were so evasive 🤣

    • @StellaHulliet
      @StellaHulliet Před 10 měsíci

      Hey there! I just stumbled upon a new project called Morph e-bike, and it seems really interesting. It's a 2-in-1 eBike by freebeat that can be charged indoors, which is pretty impressive. I love the idea of being able to ride both indoors and outdoors with just one bike. The Morph eBike also has a powerful motor, suspension, and puncture-resistant tires, making it perfect for various terrains. Plus, the Smart Saddle Detection+ feature sounds amazing for fitness tracking and motivation. I can't wait to give it a try and experience the benefits firsthand!

  • @fishrideandski4910
    @fishrideandski4910 Před 3 lety +2765

    "you know the best part is being out of shape and blowing by people in shape"

    • @lpt2606
      @lpt2606 Před 3 lety +37

      "god damet"

    • @johnnydoe66
      @johnnydoe66 Před 3 lety +77

      Round is a shape....😏

    • @workhorsemtb7075
      @workhorsemtb7075 Před 3 lety +4

      Grrr

    • @joshevans3452
      @joshevans3452 Před 3 lety +66

      Very funny vid but I'm actually careful not to blow by people on regular bikes. I have no problem dialing it back and waiting till they stop (every 3 to 5 min ;) to slowly pass while pretend I'm struggling mightily. OK sometimes I turn the motor off and sprint by and then I am actually hurting but that's fair, right?

    • @trailladymtb7700
      @trailladymtb7700 Před 3 lety +5

      @@joshevans3452 lol

  • @kristoffermartinez3159
    @kristoffermartinez3159 Před 3 lety +1681

    “I cannot wait for his battery to die” 😂😂😂

    • @Gehajjs62727
      @Gehajjs62727 Před 2 lety +9

      That’s why I don’t like AXS I just want to hop on my bike and go.

    • @Thefreakyfreek
      @Thefreakyfreek Před 2 lety +28

      I rode a normal bike and and my mum and her Friends rode a e bike i i asked how long thay lasted thay said 40km so we did 60 but at the 39 I mark it did indead die on them
      BUT THAT BASTARD had more batery on him we went a average of 25 km/h on the straits I had to ask them to slow down at the end wich hurts a lot never drove that much in a day befor

    • @Anolis9
      @Anolis9 Před 2 lety +5

      This is the exact sentence that ran through my mind last week on the trail. Hahaha.

    • @Elmeatbolio
      @Elmeatbolio Před rokem

      He won’t be going anywhere!

    • @hedindunuffin
      @hedindunuffin Před 10 měsíci +1

      Backup battery's are 50% if you buy it with the bike

  • @michaelchimenti4989
    @michaelchimenti4989 Před 2 lety +632

    What I've learned from riding trails with my e-MTB friend is that e-MTB is really a separate sub-category of mountain biking. It is an entirely different experience, more akin to dirt biking. You can accelerate uphill and make short work of even the steepest climbs by tapping the enormous torque of the electric motors. The motor just changes the whole experience of a trail. It's not better or worse, just different. I personally am sticking with MTBs because I like the exercise and the lightness and simplicity of regular bikes.

    • @maaz322
      @maaz322 Před 2 lety +44

      I do exactly what you described. Ascended incredibly steep hills without dismounting, something a regular mtb would never even consider. You're definitely pouring a ton of energy, the motor is just an enabler to do something considered impossible for a regular mountain bike. You get the exercise if you push yourself to it. Hell, one downside, lugging the 50-60 pound bike around is plenty of exercise, helps your arms as well.

    • @_Jake.From.Statefarm_
      @_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Před 2 lety +37

      the thing is now they have the SL versions which are as light as a regular AL bike.. and you just... turn off the motor if you don't want to use it. It really is the future of biking.. it's like.. a derailer.. You don't have to switch gears, you can go up it in the hardest gear, but let's face it, you probably wont.. and you can get a good enough work out doing MORE laps an you'll get better at going downhill because you'll do it A LOT more.

    • @michaelchimenti4989
      @michaelchimenti4989 Před 2 lety +8

      @@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ A lot more expensive than a derailleur, but yeah, I agree it is the future.

    • @Chrismzeller
      @Chrismzeller Před 2 lety +13

      And that’s fine if they stay in the motorcycle areas and OFF the mtb trails.

    • @_Jake.From.Statefarm_
      @_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Před 2 lety +42

      @@Chrismzeller lmao, yeah I can see you now, telling all the pros that ride them to go to the moto trails... They are nothing like motox, so why do you want them off the MTB trails? Have you ever even ridden one?

  • @footpeterson9372
    @footpeterson9372 Před 2 lety +11

    I have Neuropathy in my Feet, Can't Walk 4 Yards, and I've been laying around for Years, Slowly Dying, Depression, Pain, Fat and Hopeless... I Invested Everything on my Scott Voltage 750.... And it Saved my Life, Literally. My Last Ride I Rode 17 Miles. I've Lost 43 Lbs. Am Upgrading to 1000W Thanks for Inspiring me to Share it's Awesome 👍

  • @Finnius1
    @Finnius1 Před 3 lety +2372

    "hitting jumps on the climb" hahahaha love that

  • @richardbalazic1387
    @richardbalazic1387 Před 3 lety +3053

    Ok I'm 58 years old and my son is 30 and his is a monster on the climbs , so I have a EMTB so I can stay with him and get some exercise. I have huge respect for non e bikers, there incredible.

    • @austin10103
      @austin10103 Před 3 lety +158

      I am 51 and my son is 12. I had knee replacement last summer... biking with him is going to be awesome!

    • @mountainssea9642
      @mountainssea9642 Před 3 lety +45

      *they’re

    • @MOLHAMSTAR
      @MOLHAMSTAR Před 3 lety +67

      im 28 now . when i was kid my grandpa was taking me to walk in the city . listen and learn how he talk to the strangers . and now i miss him so much .
      i wish u all a nice moments with ur childrens .

    • @internetuser9342
      @internetuser9342 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MOLHAMSTAR definitely

    • @cabbynate
      @cabbynate Před 3 lety +26

      I'm 55 and now ruptured my patella ligament. EMTB is the only way I can ride 5 months post surgery.

  • @propergander8509
    @propergander8509 Před 3 lety +85

    Honestly, my E-MTB is the best thing that has happened to me in years!
    I gained a bunch of weight in the past few years and my Bike enables me to be active for so much longer!
    Where a normal bike would trigger my asthma or bring me to exhaustion after not even 10km, I’ll easily go 20-30km.
    It allows me to get out more, be in nature and most importantly: lose weight! Besides, getting out of the house at this time really helps me keep sane!
    What’s the point of exerting myself once or twice without assistance and then growing bored, if a little motorized assistance can keep me motivated to get out and move whenever the sun is shining?
    Can’t remember a day with good weather when I haven’t been out in the woods!
    If anything though, having switched to an e-bike I now respect people with manual bikes so much more for their physical fitness and perseverance!

    • @the_letti0584
      @the_letti0584 Před rokem +3

      Im assuming that you have lost enough weight to be in a somewhat healthy shape. That technically means that with a manual bike, a lot of sweating and pedaling up the nasty hills you could have the impressive physics you talked about. This is just a reminder, no judgement… feel free to ride your ebike if you’d like to tho

    • @DrNo007
      @DrNo007 Před rokem +16

      @@the_letti0584
      That's not how it works. It's a fallacy that many fit people fall into. Ramping up your fitness is a hard process. Not just mentally, but if you overdo it, your body actually takes harm. So, getting into it slowly (i.e. through an e-bike) is a very good and healthy way to get fitter. Your whole "harder excercise = better results" is medically nonsense.

    • @travelguy78
      @travelguy78 Před rokem +15

      @@the_letti0584 I have an E-Mtb. I usually rode my non electric mtb a few times a month due to the 2hr trip to where the trails starts and there is a 1800ft elevation change to get to the trails. I am putting down the same power to the crank, but get there in half the time. Total time spent on the E-bike are higher since i ride a lot more. Its more fun covering more distance.
      E-Bikes are great. You can sweat just as much on an ebike, you just get to see twice as much scenery and vistas along the way.

  • @Jacktoriousrexrex
    @Jacktoriousrexrex Před 2 lety +56

    My dads 65 and still on a normal bike doing red and black trails with me, its given me a huge respect for him. I can only imagine that it gets harder and harder as the years go on.

  • @daynephillips9948
    @daynephillips9948 Před 3 lety +568

    1:48 "Wait, do you have a beer?"
    "Hell yea I got a beer, why, you want one?!"
    Lost it 😂😂

    • @AverageKurtCooks
      @AverageKurtCooks Před 3 lety +5

      Drinking on the climb is the best

    • @nullshock3381
      @nullshock3381 Před 3 lety +4

      @@AverageKurtCooks(this is biased on the assumption we both mean a mild buzz, not baked or drunk.) I don't drink, but I enjoy cannabis(legal here.) I know they are completely different types of buzzes, alcohol you lose a bit of to a decent amount of hand eye coordination, weed going 5mph on a trail feels like warp speed(well on anything higher than a decent blue trail ) and reaction time will be somewhat to moderately slowed...In short I think it's fraking insane...BUT if riding with someone else, and not putting others at risk...do you mate.

    • @AverageKurtCooks
      @AverageKurtCooks Před 3 lety +11

      @@nullshock3381 it’s just a joke man, relax

    • @nullshock3381
      @nullshock3381 Před 3 lety +3

      @@AverageKurtCooks oh dude I meant my reply to be humorous, maybe I didn't finish it, or edited out the wrong parts, I was a little stoned when I wrote it. Sorry mate.
      Edit poor editing, I meant it to focus on the different buzzes and how weed just makes trail riding outright terrifying, makes a blue trail seem like a black on crack =p. Again sorry.

    • @ShrimpDaddys
      @ShrimpDaddys Před 2 lety +2

      @@nullshock3381 Beers,Dabs and Park laps..... it's just what we do

  • @peeejayz
    @peeejayz Před 3 lety +576

    A better love story than twilight.

    • @richardlphillips
      @richardlphillips Před 3 lety +5

      Underated comment 🤣

    • @stupidcommenter1044
      @stupidcommenter1044 Před 3 lety +1

      You suck. The Twilight book series rocks

    • @GoddamnAxl
      @GoddamnAxl Před rokem

      can't believe i'm still seeing this comment in 2022 XD

    • @LoneHowler
      @LoneHowler Před rokem

      Twilight is such a low bar to clear, it's barely a tripping hazard

    • @mikee8244
      @mikee8244 Před rokem +1

      @@LoneHowler a mere chalk line on the ground

  • @beba5556
    @beba5556 Před 2 lety +84

    Was riding with my grandpa who is in his 60's and that guy has always been a monster riding. We were doing a climb and we watched as this 70 year old woman blew past him not even breaking a sweat and I watched as every shred of confidence left as this woman on an e bike rode past him

    • @rickymartinez6821
      @rickymartinez6821 Před 2 lety +5

      His ego was shattered.

    • @williamhenderson1161
      @williamhenderson1161 Před 2 lety +33

      An ebike passing him should give him confidence that he is doing the right thing and is probably in better shape.

    • @jwalesoutlaw3294
      @jwalesoutlaw3294 Před rokem +10

      Does he feel the same way when a dirt bike blasts by him?

  • @michaelfredrickson4325
    @michaelfredrickson4325 Před 3 lety +101

    I rode a friend's ebike last year. Holy smokes I felt like superman no joke. I flew up hills like they were nothing. I love my non ebike but now I would ride/buy an ebike. They are amazing.

  • @CaliradoKid
    @CaliradoKid Před 3 lety +648

    That "goddamnit" reaction was either BRILLIANTLY acted or 100% genuine. I can't tell which. 😂

  • @Franzomck
    @Franzomck Před 3 lety +46

    E-bikes gave hope to all of us who are over 50 and wanted to experience again how wonderful MTB is. I am not ashamed when I go up and re-experience that incredible feeling of success conquering a top of a trail. excellent video!!!

    • @MTBr-of-SoCal
      @MTBr-of-SoCal Před 3 lety +3

      Which is all great, but personally I feel it would feel even better accomplishing things without the need of a motorized bike at that age of 50. If I could re-experience that incredible feeling again at 50, then I'd want to do it under my own power. And If I can't accomplish all the same things at age 50 as I used to when I was 40 or 30 or 20, then I accept and respect that age is a factor.

    • @PRH123
      @PRH123 Před rokem +5

      hmm, I’m well over 50 and have no need of a motor…. 50 or 60 is not an excuse for being out of shape, barring of course injuries or illnesses…

    • @vanhollebekebenefitauction704
      @vanhollebekebenefitauction704 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I'm 66 y/o. As long as you have the right gearing, I see no need for an e-bike. Plus, how do the e-bike riders know if they are improving? Last year, I could do my favorite climb, while under my lactic threshold in 17:30. This year, I'm able to do it in 16:50. The e-bikers are missing out.

    • @pilotavery
      @pilotavery Před 9 měsíci +1

      Exactly and it doesn't f****** matter if you had to exercise a little bit or a lot, the fact is you are enjoying yourself and getting exercise at the same time, and without an e-bike you wouldn't be able to do that experience at all. That's what it's about. If it was purely about exercising then biking is cheating in general because stationary bikes make you work harder, my point is it's not all about the exercise it's about the experience and while sure I wouldn't say you should bring a throttled e-bike and ride it around like a dirt bike, but if you are unable to pedal very hard, just using the pedal lightly for control and having the motor do most of the work and pedaling what you can when you can do it, it brings the capability of any trail nearby within your reach.

  • @Rectitude4U
    @Rectitude4U Před 3 lety +15

    I’ve been mountain biking since the beginning, over 20k dirt miles when I stopped counting… I’m 56 now and I’ve earned a little help on the uphills.
    I love my ebike.
    I get people every once in a while saying, “that’s cheating,”
    I tell them, “it’s not a race.”

  • @mariap.8844
    @mariap.8844 Před 3 lety +265

    It's the "he unfollowed me on strava" for me 😂

  • @Intentsrig
    @Intentsrig Před 3 lety +215

    Never been easier to drink beers on the climb

    • @BIKINGWITHBOBO
      @BIKINGWITHBOBO  Před 3 lety +13

      🍻

    • @chimps4gimps
      @chimps4gimps Před 3 lety +1

      Worth the price of an ebike just for that! 👊🏼

    • @diviscadilek1764
      @diviscadilek1764 Před 3 lety +1

      I feel like I can do that without an e-bike too - I just get into the easiest gear, and pedal slow. That way I can get up almost any fire road without panting like a dog. I can hold a normal conversation with people on the climbs if we climb at that kind of pace, but having a 13kg XC bike might be helping with that a lot

    • @krazy.88
      @krazy.88 Před 3 lety +1

      with that reason fat people will get even fatter on ebikes.

    • @jephtejhunmartinez4974
      @jephtejhunmartinez4974 Před 3 lety

      HAHAHAHA

  • @tiaturnbullchampionscoachi9587

    I laughed so hard watching this!! I just got an ebike today. I LOVE IT! AS soon as I left the shop I planned on going home but I could not help myself, went so far along the ocean. It was awesome! There is no way I would have done that long ride on my old slow bike. My knees would have been shot and I would have been exhausted and it would taken me all day.
    I would ride my regular old heavy trail bike to the gym and I would be slowly struggling up a hill and an 85 year old lady would fly by me on an ebike. I knew I had to get one. My ego could not take it anymore 😆

    • @gdgd5194
      @gdgd5194 Před rokem

      Do you mean the funny 3 wheelers old people in UK drive? xD bro...

  • @morelions4014
    @morelions4014 Před 2 lety +3

    Regular bikes are hard work especially if you use them on long distances, carrying a lot and doing a whole day's work outside then got miles to cycle back in the summer. Had e bike two days and it's great.

  • @markquest6047
    @markquest6047 Před 3 lety +309

    At nearly 50 I still have no interest in riding an ebike. But I must say the coolest guys I’ve met recently have been on ebikes; even when I give them crap for being younger then me. While enduro dudes for sure have the cool factor, and XC guys are the “roadies” on dirt (that’s me), the “spirit of the trail” is something we should all have in common. No matter what you ride get out and do trail work, be cool to hikers, equestrians, and each other.

    • @colincampbell4261
      @colincampbell4261 Před 3 lety +2

      Your missing out. DIY your present bike.

    • @donjonjr1
      @donjonjr1 Před 3 lety +10

      Haha, moped are fun but not for fitness

    • @andyallen753
      @andyallen753 Před 3 lety

      Amen! Great words!!!!!!

    • @yumyumbaboon
      @yumyumbaboon Před 3 lety +1

      My wife and I are mid 50s and love the tough workout you get on a real mtb! For sure Ebikes have their place and much preferable to motorcycles on the trails as long as you can hear them coming!

    • @atyt11
      @atyt11 Před 3 lety +16

      ​@@yumyumbaboon My wife and I are also in our 50's. You can burn 1000 calories on an ebike and 1000 on a manual bike. I own both, but have found having control over my terrain greatly enhances that "REAL" bike experience you speak of. When the terrain controls me I don't get to as many new places, try as many new challenges nor have nearly as much fun, and at the end of the day that's what keeps us all riding.
      PS: Just curious, are "real" mtb riders with $12k+ carbon fiber bikes that weight 15lbs less than my $2k non-ebike really "real" mtb-ers too??? They seem to be "enhancing" their real bike experiences, just in a different ($$$) way.

  • @mikewf100
    @mikewf100 Před 3 lety +138

    Love my ebike, really heavy but has got me back into the sport

    • @BIKINGWITHBOBO
      @BIKINGWITHBOBO  Před 3 lety +15

      sweet 🤘

    • @ToysOmadnesS
      @ToysOmadnesS Před 3 lety +28

      Are you talking about yourself or the bike? 😂

    • @Pandzikizlasu80
      @Pandzikizlasu80 Před 3 lety +11

      Since when riding a moped is a sport?

    • @bigcrackrock
      @bigcrackrock Před 3 lety +4

      @@Pandzikizlasu80 People have been racing mopeds for a long time. E-bikes aren't just mopeds though obviously and can be ridden no different than a normal bike if you choose.

    • @Pandzikizlasu80
      @Pandzikizlasu80 Před 3 lety +6

      @@bigcrackrock Who choose riding a heavy moped like a bicycle? Rather it is a nessesity for a dead battery situation, nothing more. E-bikes are terrible both as bicycles and mopeds, the only thing that gives them popularity is that they are treated as bicycles, so no road legality issues, bike paths and nature reserve riding.

  • @NiSE_Rafter
    @NiSE_Rafter Před 3 lety +22

    I worked at an e-bike shop for a couple years part time. Don't own one myself but I can definitely understand why people would want one. They eally help folks get out there more, not everyone has the time to be an athlete. Idk why some people let what others do bother them so much.

    • @kay1975
      @kay1975 Před 3 lety +5

      And they really help destroying the environment faster. But hey at least now people can go mountainbiking with much less effort.

    • @nickrreese
      @nickrreese Před 2 lety +11

      @@kay1975 more people biking and replacing miles and time in a car far replaces the environmental negatives of an ebike battery's manufacturing and material sourcing

    • @Hawky2947
      @Hawky2947 Před 2 lety +3

      @@kay1975 Bikers were not welcome in forests at first as well, the forest animals are not enjoying their presence. Talk about destroying environment...

  • @BiggeDiehl
    @BiggeDiehl Před 2 lety +2

    I’m 66, and have been riding dirt since the Schwinn Stingray came out in 1963. I had a high end FS Specialized for the past 10 years, and found myself riding less and less and making more excuses. Got a Rocky Mountain Powerplay Instict BC last Fall, and I’m riding all the time, and on the kind of trails I used to. Haven’t run into any pushback from the other riders at all. Just FUN!

  • @gnarkillMTB
    @gnarkillMTB Před 3 lety +61

    "Im gonna run into town for another beer!" 😂😂

  • @ShakeNShred
    @ShakeNShred Před 3 lety +296

    I rode with an e-biker two days in a row, then met him for a third, longer ride .At the end of that day--a day where he waited for me a LOT--he told me, "Well, now I know where you're at physically. I know what shape you're in." And I haven't heard from him since. What, I'm in "can't keep up with a powered vehicle" shape? Of COURSE I cant keep up with you man! (Sorry...../rant)

    • @donjonjr1
      @donjonjr1 Před 3 lety +45

      Well mopeds come with a tool

    • @TheLOMTONG
      @TheLOMTONG Před 3 lety +5

      and you didn't punch him in the face?

    • @ShakeNShred
      @ShakeNShred Před 3 lety +20

      @@TheLOMTONG We were going uphill. I couldn't catch him to do that. lol

    • @jackballjohnson3468
      @jackballjohnson3468 Před 3 lety +10

      He sounds like a dick. He is not indickative of all electric fans. Pun intended.

    • @danlford
      @danlford Před 2 lety +7

      What an asshole. Next time you see him throw a stick in his spokes, or steal his battery and throw it down the hill.

  • @jenarueth570
    @jenarueth570 Před 3 lety +6

    Bought my first Specialized Turbo Levo in 2016. Huge proponent of Ebikes. Whether your buddy is on board or not... they are here to stay. Brings a smile to my face on every ride!!!!

  • @ToddFithian
    @ToddFithian Před 2 lety +68

    Lmao! The way I’ve explained it to many people and friends that is I got my ebike for my mental state to ride for fun. I go to the gym, I run etc, but riding? I prefer it for fun and mental health, and my ebike satisfies that. Huge respect to the non ebikers, but I realized not every aspect of my life has to involve work and grinding.

    • @myaseena
      @myaseena Před 2 lety +8

      That's a lovely mindset. No shame in a bit of fun

    • @HoshinoMirai
      @HoshinoMirai Před rokem +1

      Yeah, I always joked to my friends saying ebikes are only for the weaklings, but when they ask me to recommend a bike for casual recreations and commutes, I would also tell them to get an ebike. It's great fun and easy to ride on

    • @Quiyum
      @Quiyum Před 8 měsíci +1

      You don’t need to explain yourself to anyone,
      you like it? That’s the only thing that matters

  • @hxcdynasty
    @hxcdynasty Před 3 lety +573

    I love getting comments from people with $2500 wheelsets complaining about EMTBs being to expensive lmao awesome video BOBO keep up that great work!

  • @BIKINGWITHBOBO
    @BIKINGWITHBOBO  Před 3 lety +38

    What sketch video would you want to see next?!? Let me know in the comments below! Also, Go subscribe to my buddy "Average Kurt Cooks" on the CZcamsz!!!! czcams.com/channels/PSE5qCl9F117aFDUBOuAEg.html and a big thanks to Steady Spin for letting us use his E-Bike!

    • @microMobilidade
      @microMobilidade Před 3 lety +7

      Its time Bobo ...
      How to buy your first E-MTB

    • @zdream720
      @zdream720 Před 3 lety +2

      Something about bike park Jerrys would be funny. Like preparing for your first day at the bike park and dropping big $ on a fancy jersey but your bike is broken and you're wearing running shoes. Or pitvipers.

    • @pintsizer
      @pintsizer Před 3 lety +5

      Best mate whom you use to ride with all the time now has kids/baby. Wife never lets him out. When finally out brings child etc... No beers after ride as wife needs him home etc etc.... All I got - personal exp 😔🤣

    • @emtbtrailrider539
      @emtbtrailrider539 Před 3 lety +1

      Time to do eMTB vidz, I’ll definitely subscribe, it’s the future, great 👍 video

    • @benjaminmtb84
      @benjaminmtb84 Před 3 lety

      "STRAYVA"?!?! I thought it was "Strahva" haha

  • @14erGuy
    @14erGuy Před rokem +87

    Had me laughing! "Is that a beer?!" LOL! Hilarious. I don't ride an eMTB but I don't have a problem with those who do. The day will come when I will likely need or want to. What I can't stand is the jerks that need to turn something this trivial into a culture war. My dad rides an eBike and if it weren't for that he wouldn't be riding at all. I applaud him for keeping at it at his age and anyone else who's still moving at a very experienced age!

    • @Volkbrecht
      @Volkbrecht Před 11 měsíci +2

      So much this... I like the near heart-attack at steep climbs, where I live I need to plan my tour carefully to get that feeling. But the mom who has to get her groceries home after work may not share the sentiment, and there's no need for her to do so.

    • @illwillsquared
      @illwillsquared Před 9 měsíci

      ah I do, unless you're completely immobile and want to ride

  • @sjbechet1111
    @sjbechet1111 Před 2 lety +8

    I did a 100 mile enduro race and finished over a minute in front of the first E bike. No E bike can give you satisfaction like that.

    • @jemaripano8078
      @jemaripano8078 Před 2 lety +1

      That's awesome i can feel the pure satisfaction this must've brought to you

    • @timmayers4965
      @timmayers4965 Před 2 lety

      I’m guessing most ebikes will have run out of power after 100 miles?

    • @jemaripano8078
      @jemaripano8078 Před 2 lety

      @@timmayers4965 thats the reason why they cant drive every mile supported

    • @timmayers4965
      @timmayers4965 Před 2 lety +2

      @@jemaripano8078 ha I didn’t know that. So they have someone with a motorised vehicle carrying their spare motor whilst we use leg power alone. Very satisfying 👊

    • @jemaripano8078
      @jemaripano8078 Před 2 lety

      @@timmayers4965 exactly

  • @JoePalumbo221
    @JoePalumbo221 Před 3 lety +115

    I can't see myself riding a ebike. But the people that have a hard time with regular pedal bikes ....at least their getting out. Great video

    • @AverageKurtCooks
      @AverageKurtCooks Před 3 lety +21

      More laps=more fun

    • @rofflestomp684
      @rofflestomp684 Před 3 lety +4

      There will always be a place for regular pedal bikes, especially after a Coronal Mass Ejection hits earth and the grid goes down in the post apocalypse, but until then my ebike is on order for delivery next month. These things are the new boss of the urban commute, as well as the trails.

    • @zugmeister314
      @zugmeister314 Před 3 lety +5

      @@jnavafb You may want to reconsider. You can vary the assist / output of the motor, even ride with it off if you want. I both exercise and commute on mine, and it works great in both capacities.

    • @juilescieg
      @juilescieg Před 3 lety +3

      usually they are not old or something. when i was climbing some hills, only families with their kids ( and expensive e bikes for everyone of them ) or other young people with ebikes passed me.
      i hate them all. ^^
      older people usually ride something like a touring bike with and without motor.

    • @chrisreports9031
      @chrisreports9031 Před 3 lety +13

      @@AverageKurtCooks sure if you like staying in the same out of shape state then great, good for you . E-assist everything soon , e-walking ,e-running, e-breathing etc. etc. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️.

  • @thejunkmechanic1342
    @thejunkmechanic1342 Před 3 lety +13

    2 mtb riders , those who hate ebikes and those who rode one and then bought one and love them

  • @edjerum
    @edjerum Před rokem +1

    I’m 77 and just got a Trek Fuel EX e. NOW I can keep up up with my son and 11 year old grandson and have FUN!!! Yeah.

  • @Cobwobbler
    @Cobwobbler Před 2 lety +10

    When his buddy got him an ebike, I cried… with joy…

  • @hemaccabe4292
    @hemaccabe4292 Před 3 lety +8

    I like that they’re friends. I want them to be happy.

  • @martenride5949
    @martenride5949 Před 3 lety +115

    Our sport changed in a strange way. Pretty much everytime i go for a longer ride people greet me and make compliments like: Wow and you're doing that without a motor?- awesome!

    • @froznfire9531
      @froznfire9531 Před 3 lety +12

      Haha feel that, on top of the mountains there are only eBikes left it seems like. Even in cities now, they ask how I can ride a normal bike lol

    • @tiagoviana263
      @tiagoviana263 Před 2 lety +10

      @@froznfire9531 where do you guys live? I barely see E-Bikes in Portugal, where I live

    • @mockingspongebob773
      @mockingspongebob773 Před 2 lety +3

      @@tiagoviana263 because they are expensive we europoors will be able to afford them in like 5 years lol they probably live in us or canada

    • @jelmero3090
      @jelmero3090 Před 2 lety +1

      In my country its the same, when i cycle to school in the morning, i see a lot of kids with ebikes, wont help you getting in a good condition. I live in the netherlands, the cycle country btw

    • @12Burton24
      @12Burton24 Před 2 lety

      😂🤣👌

  • @glynmoore3730
    @glynmoore3730 Před 2 lety +19

    So glad I came across this "love story" video. So funny. And the tears whilst watching old times on the computer, well, I just laughed and laughed. Brilliant. Buying an e bike got me enjoying cycling again and every ride is a pleasure. Thanks for being so entertaining.

  • @dallincrandell363
    @dallincrandell363 Před 2 lety +43

    Golden! What a fun idea for a video, and executed so well! The best part by far was Bobo crying while looking at pictures of them riding tandem! 😂

  • @garydewberry
    @garydewberry Před 3 lety +72

    I messed up and bought my wife an emtb...now she flys by me on the climbs too 🤣🤣

    • @g.fortin3228
      @g.fortin3228 Před 3 lety +9

      Oh geez... happy wife, happy life.. I guess !

    • @deanagar4062
      @deanagar4062 Před 3 lety +7

      I did the same and lasted 2 rides with her before I decided to sell a nice guitar as well as my 2019 Trance Advanced 29er to buy a Trance E+ X Pro 29er.
      Been out on it five times now and had a blast. Best decision I’ve made in a long time.

    • @christulley2050
      @christulley2050 Před 3 lety +5

      @@g.fortin3228 There is no such thing as a happy wife...

    • @darkdawg69
      @darkdawg69 Před 2 lety +3

      @@christulley2050 you just outed urself

    • @BIKINGWITHBOBO
      @BIKINGWITHBOBO  Před rokem

      @@RealMTBAddict you talk a lot of shit for a guy that never posts his riding... just say'n

  • @hermiebee177
    @hermiebee177 Před 3 lety +20

    " you got a beer?"
    "Hell ya I got a beer, ya want one?"😂😂🤣🤣

  • @kj55
    @kj55 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I just got a regular bike today. First time riding since elementary school.
    I'm saving this video so I can watch it a few months from now. So I can really appreciate it

  • @justincarrubba759
    @justincarrubba759 Před 2 lety +2

    “Hell yea I have a beer!”

  • @Cosmy88
    @Cosmy88 Před 3 lety +37

    I didn't knew that Seth Rogen and Will Wheaton made an e-bike commercial.
    WEIRD

  • @manuele.itriagom.728
    @manuele.itriagom.728 Před 3 lety +24

    I work delivering food on my bike and since I switched to eBike, it's so much better. But I do get *the look* from other riders sometimes haha

    • @FabianW262
      @FabianW262 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah man, thats work - not sports ;)

  • @jimtyler1181
    @jimtyler1181 Před 2 lety +11

    As someone who just bought an Ebike (Orbea Rise) they are incredible. Superlight Ebikes are the way to go. At 46 years old I actually get a better workout on the Ebike because I can ride so much further and longer. I don't know about other Ebikes, but the Orbea Rise only starts working hard when you do, so it feels natural. Or rather, it feels like I'm 18 years old and 40 lbs lighter.

    • @AverageKurtCooks
      @AverageKurtCooks Před 2 lety

      Glad you’re having fun

    • @innocentiuslacrim2290
      @innocentiuslacrim2290 Před rokem

      I started riding more when past 40. Doing 2-4 hour rides or 1 hour max effort rides these days. I looked into those ebikes like what Orbea does, but most of the time my speed is limited, by what is safe speed to ride so I decided against it.
      It is hard work getting into good shape, but once things start to click it feels great. On the roads it is perversely fun passing ebikers though as their speeds are limited to 25km/h in EU.

    • @AverageKurtCooks
      @AverageKurtCooks Před rokem +1

      @@innocentiuslacrim2290 speed isn’t limited when you’re going down hill.

    • @jimtyler1181
      @jimtyler1181 Před rokem +1

      @@innocentiuslacrim2290 these Ebikes are not limited to speed, that’s just when the assist stops helping to keep it in its class of Ebike and legal in certain trails. The point of a bike like this is to punch up large elevations to enjoy the downhill trails. At least that’s what it’s done for me.

    • @MichalM2012
      @MichalM2012 Před rokem +1

      I love my Orbea Rise M10. Finally I enjoy uphills and downhills are fun too with 19 kg agile bike.

  • @kathybayham6229
    @kathybayham6229 Před 2 lety +3

    This is a scream! Getting an ebike next week and now will have some chuckles while on my first spin off road. More of this, guys, please!

  • @SMA_Dad
    @SMA_Dad Před 3 lety +8

    Couldn’t be funnier. Well done. I bought a Heckler last year and you just summed up every thought and feeling that has come to my mind on EVERY ride in one video!

    • @AverageKurtCooks
      @AverageKurtCooks Před 3 lety

      Ppl that hate e bikes remind me of my grandma telling me to turn down my rap music lol

  • @jonathanbanks8956
    @jonathanbanks8956 Před 3 lety +13

    My bro (e-trance) tells me all the time he's in the lowest mode... While I am dying...

  • @CJRKENT7697
    @CJRKENT7697 Před rokem

    This video was outstanding in the demonstration, competition and humor. In the friendship you covered it all.

  • @ShornSteinfeher
    @ShornSteinfeher Před 2 lety +5

    Funny thing about the Levo SL shown in the video: it's incredibly light, so even if the battery died, he will be not much slower than the rest.
    And speaking from experience, with an SL you still do your fair share of work uphill

    • @lydiabarter9041
      @lydiabarter9041 Před rokem +2

      I have a Levo and I agree, uphill is still lots of work! 72 yo, knee replacement 5 months ago, I wouldn't be riding anything but rail trails if I didn't have an e-bike!

  • @odlanorirom
    @odlanorirom Před 3 lety +9

    ...drinking beer while towing on the incline hade me....LMAO...

  • @ElectricBikeReview
    @ElectricBikeReview Před 3 lety +306

    Great video guys :D

  • @jaredrablin96
    @jaredrablin96 Před 2 lety +8

    My worst experience with an e-bike on the trail was the time I felt like I was busting ass up this trail, sweating my ass off, out of breath, etc, and here comes e-bike man behind me not even breaking a sweat🤣

    • @charliehuang1252
      @charliehuang1252 Před rokem +1

      I can feel you. Totally. I’m riding regular up for 2k elevation gain locally. When I am sweeting my ass off, I just hear high pitch zzzz sound closing by fast from my back. My first reaction is, seriously? Why bother to even ride this hill up when you are on ebike? Anyway, it’s people option to choose whatever bike suit them most. If they don’t or can’t physically competent to ride that hill, it’s fine for them to ride ebike. They also like to enjoy the magnificent view like all of us do. I’ll continue the old and hard way to bike till my body no longer support it. Then, I’ll get an ebike to enjoy the nature. Peace ✌️

    • @lottogotbars1392
      @lottogotbars1392 Před 10 měsíci

      😂😂

  • @josegrijalva6977
    @josegrijalva6977 Před rokem +2

    In all honesty, you deserve much more subscribers. That's why I'm subscribing to your channel this moment. One thing I tell bikers that don't have e bikes, "I've peddled enough all my life, it's time to enjoy bike riding more".

  • @johncast9565
    @johncast9565 Před 3 lety +15

    30 minutes before Dark...E-Bikers be like "There's plenty of time to ride" then when there battery is dead- "Bro I got no time to ride"

  • @maxhoffmann6647
    @maxhoffmann6647 Před 3 lety +4

    This is the best possible way to tell your audience its new bike day.

  • @bbsladyb6299
    @bbsladyb6299 Před 3 lety +15

    I love it! My friends have a problem with me having an ebike. This is hilarious

  • @motoshark5847
    @motoshark5847 Před rokem +2

    Crazy as it sounds I find the weight of the emtb to gives it a better ride in the gnar, not getting bounced around, stays more planted. I converted a Trek Farley and it’s a do it all bike. Commuting, cruising, trails, beach, snow. Anywhere. May. It be faster but takes me further. It’s game changing. Great video!

  • @28th_St_Air
    @28th_St_Air Před 3 lety +5

    That was so well done! Loved the whole relationship thing that you wove into the story.

  • @juilescieg
    @juilescieg Před 3 lety +6

    The Fun is over, than the e-bike must be carried up the stairs in the 4th floor. (no escalator)
    after a long ride.

  • @elpresidenteelecto2879
    @elpresidenteelecto2879 Před rokem +2

    Got a Specialized Turbo Levo late June. Best bike ever.

  • @4kbuffalowalkride722
    @4kbuffalowalkride722 Před rokem +1

    Love the lighthearted approach here! Great video thanks man!

  • @LECMTB
    @LECMTB Před 3 lety +7

    Love this sketch, you can see the hard work that has gone into this video ☺

  • @Hondeer
    @Hondeer Před 3 lety +35

    Imagine being the guy who smokes your buddies on the climbs anyways.
    Now, imagine being the guy who smoked your buddies on the climb AND you have an ebike w/a ski rope.
    Everyone gets more laps!

  • @Gwarnine
    @Gwarnine Před 2 lety +2

    dude I freaking love the video! the quality is good, the audio is great and the script is funny as hell. I love the ending, that was comedy genius! definitely subscribed over this!

  • @user-nf3oq2ge3g
    @user-nf3oq2ge3g Před 11 měsíci +2

    Hell ya I got a beer, I’m gonna ride 30 miles back in to town and get another one.

  • @ElectricCycleRider
    @ElectricCycleRider Před 3 lety +24

    "Hell Yea I got a beer! Why?" 😂Love it guys!

  • @rosevillemtbdad302
    @rosevillemtbdad302 Před 3 lety +3

    I am that guy...my riding buddies appreciate your PSA! :) Trail beers...novel idea. I'm all over it! Cheers

  • @rayv0125
    @rayv0125 Před 2 lety +1

    Geeked out to this. 4am 8 beers deep. Watching vids about possibly purchasing a ebike to fall upon this gem! Lol

  • @danielmoralesjr6470
    @danielmoralesjr6470 Před 2 lety +4

    I give that dude I high five every time I pass him on The climb 😂

  • @randallmason9687
    @randallmason9687 Před 3 lety +21

    Bromance saved!! The world is great again!!!

  • @sinetwo
    @sinetwo Před 3 lety +9

    There are probably many reasons for getting an eMTB. As I'm fit and able, I'd like to go with non eMTB for as long as I can as the fitness going up is good. However the second i get shit knees or legs, I'm going E!

  • @gunny6517
    @gunny6517 Před 3 lety

    I road biked in the 70’s - 80’s while I was in the Corps. Got combat injured and the biking stopped. Fast forward to 2020 and I’m back on a bike, but this time a MTB (Trek Roscoe 6 with every component upgraded, yeah couldn’t get a Roscoe 8). I’m 64, never rode an MTB until this year and love it.. Glad I found your channel.. NO E-BIKE here…. 🇺🇸

  • @ballsislife6018
    @ballsislife6018 Před rokem +1

    The only people that don’t like ebikes are the ones that never tried them…I love mine and I ride bikes all the time. It’s better not worst than a normal bike that’s for sure. Being able to go uphill so easily is a blessing

  • @ywnm2065
    @ywnm2065 Před 3 lety +25

    I got an emtb and these bikes are just awesome.

  • @shortcut101
    @shortcut101 Před 3 lety +6

    Is this e-bike commercial? Because I'm hooked

  • @MrAnimal1971
    @MrAnimal1971 Před 3 lety +2

    1:50 drinking a beer while climbing and towing BoBo....priceless!!!!

  • @gabrielracine8093
    @gabrielracine8093 Před 2 lety

    Always a real good laugh checking out your videos. Keep up the good work!

  • @RustyMTB
    @RustyMTB Před 3 lety +9

    What’s really fun is when you pass an ebiker on a regular bike which happens sometimes

    • @joshevans3452
      @joshevans3452 Před 3 lety +2

      Totally happens to me. I'm in Asheville, NC and we have some super strong riders around here. It's the only time I say something about my bike first. As in, "you beast! You are passing an ebike! Keep it up!" Respect!

    • @RustyMTB
      @RustyMTB Před 3 lety +1

      @@joshevans3452 I usually pass them on the DHs because I’m from MO which has tight downhills so a small trail bike feels great on them

    • @bustergoddess
      @bustergoddess Před 3 lety +1

      They’re probably letting you.

  • @TheCrashingDad
    @TheCrashingDad Před 3 lety +15

    oh man...keep these coming! 😂
    this is the best!

  • @omrtnz5100
    @omrtnz5100 Před 2 lety +6

    First time watching you guys and just getting into trail mountain biking. You guys are hilarious!😂

  • @malikon6953
    @malikon6953 Před 3 lety +2

    "the best part? Being out of shape,.. and blowing past people who are in shape!" "gdamnit!" LMAO

  • @acftrescue
    @acftrescue Před 3 lety +10

    This video hits home and had me laughing so hard, I just bought an e-bike last Saturday good job guys. 😆

  • @gulfcitynd
    @gulfcitynd Před 3 lety +10

    Till the battery dies

    • @brakesforsnakes757
      @brakesforsnakes757 Před 3 lety

      I've clocked about 2000 miles on mine since early last Fall and that's never happened.

    • @Chuckolicious
      @Chuckolicious Před 3 lety

      Levo SL and who cares.

  • @HoanZone
    @HoanZone Před 3 lety +1

    Probably the best video I’ve ever seen on CZcams. You got a new subscriber

  • @oliver6287
    @oliver6287 Před rokem +1

    “Hell yea I got a beer” 😂

  • @jamesb8467
    @jamesb8467 Před 3 lety +4

    “Hell yeah I got a beer” haha!

  • @chumathepuma5673
    @chumathepuma5673 Před 3 lety +16

    If i could give this more thumbs up i would.

  • @kcschultz7563
    @kcschultz7563 Před 3 lety +4

    Got passed by a climbing e-biker on Slickrock in Moab. Caught up with them later when the battery had given out 🤣

  • @quarkonium3795
    @quarkonium3795 Před rokem +3

    As a roadie it hurts to be passed on a climb by someone not even breaking a sweat on their E-MTB but it makes it all the sweeter when I pass someone on an E-bike now

    • @ColoradoStreaming
      @ColoradoStreaming Před rokem

      I got a beach cruiser a while back to chill around town with my Wife. I was out on an open road and saw a road biker ahead of me. It took everything I had but I mashed the pedals and cranked it up behind him to draft then went for a pass. His look was priceless even if it took everything out of me.

  • @SWFlowseeker
    @SWFlowseeker Před 3 lety +4

    Yep all very true...but I also went to the Dark Side and bought an SL. Awesome bike!!

  • @fnixx1366
    @fnixx1366 Před 3 lety +3

    Hahah love what you’ve done with the subject guys !

  • @jimji2774
    @jimji2774 Před 2 lety +1

    This is really funny guys good job keeping the controversy light. On my 3rd ebike already. Had to learn what I needed by trial and error.

  • @frenstep
    @frenstep Před 2 lety

    This was so funny.
    Thank you for putting the time and effort. Make more if you can :-)

  • @dillydean
    @dillydean Před 3 lety +4

    "Wait you gotta beer?" 🤣

  • @cubkuker
    @cubkuker Před 3 lety +4

    I got a Trek Rail 9.7 a month ago and I am in love 🥰 those climbs are a blast now... and this video is absolutely spot on 😂

    • @AverageKurtCooks
      @AverageKurtCooks Před 3 lety +5

      Everyone that hates e bikes has either never ridden one or has and is made their wives won’t let them buy one 😂

    • @cubkuker
      @cubkuker Před 3 lety +2

      @@AverageKurtCooks amen brother 🚴‍♂️🚴

    • @froznfire9531
      @froznfire9531 Před 3 lety

      @@AverageKurtCooks I´ve riden an eBike and its was interessting but I wouldnt buy one, I want to challenge myself and not know that I have a turbo mode when im exhausted... But if ur injured or older I can totally understand why you would want an eBike, better than dont riding at all for sure

  • @enthusiastic-scav8595
    @enthusiastic-scav8595 Před 2 lety +9

    Thanks man! You've done more on e-bike acceptance than the whole industry for an year!
    I own both, and I still prefer my regular bike on the descents, but the e-bike is so much fun as well!

    • @jamesordwayultralightpilot
      @jamesordwayultralightpilot Před 2 lety

      You gotta find a backpack that holds a bike so you can ride the ebike up the hill and then ride the MTB back down again

    • @enthusiastic-scav8595
      @enthusiastic-scav8595 Před 2 lety

      @@jamesordwayultralightpilot but where do I keep the e-bike on the downhill? don't know man... don't know...

  • @Bohvey
    @Bohvey Před 3 lety +1

    I just stumbled upon this and it's absolutely made my day. Good humor and fun. I'm not ready to jump into an E-Bike but might have to give one a test ride.

    • @jimmydollar
      @jimmydollar Před 2 lety +2

      I'd advise against trying one. You might never go back!