Kelly and Patrick are joined by Rachel Fussell, PeopleForBikes’ eMTB Policy and Program Manager, for a discussion about electric mountain bikes (eMTBs). How have eMTBs evolved and how has the market grown recently? What's important to know about the eMTBs when buying or riding? What are the barriers facing the eMTB world?
Use the following links to access resources discussed in this episode:
- Information on 3-class electric bicycle system
- States using the 3-class system.
- Tahoe research on eMTB speed and resulting trail conditions
- IMBA eMTB Study Soil Displacement and Erosion Study
- eMTB Policy Database