Electric mountain bikes. Either you love ‘em, or think they’re wack. Granted, the latter opinion has been losing steam as more brands release good e-bikes, and more riders toss a leg over one. They’re the talk of our industry and are one of the few, if not the only, segments of bikes experiencing significant change year after year.

In this show, Vital’s own Jason Schroeder and Shawn Spomer, along with industry veteran Lars Sternberg, and Founder/Operator of Crestline Bikes, Troydon Murison, sift through the current landscape of e-bikes and discuss what the future might hold. The conversation also kicks off with a rad (almost hour-long) dive into how Crestline Bikes became a thing and the challenges posed by making bikes overseas.

Contents

00:00 "My Watch Said I Was Dead" - Lars Sternberg
08:54 What's In and What's Out: Weekly Highlights
21:17 The Founding of Crestline Bikes and how they were made
59:02 Transitioning to DJI Motors
01:35:08 Consumer Behavior and E-Bike Sales
01:53:20 Understanding Power and Performance in E-Bikes
02:10:13 The Balance Between Analog and E-Bikes
02:20:43 Regulations and Safety Concerns in E-Biking