why are non cyclists not interested?

[drsolly]

people who don't know this will continue to see them as some sort of two-wheeled disability scooter.

Actually, I see my ebike as a two-wheeled disability scooter, except it's a lot cooler.

 

[Chris the Sheep]

Actually, I see my ebike as a two-wheeled disability scooter, except it's a lot cooler.

...and my post was absolutely not intended in a negative way. I'm fortunate to still have full mobility and I hope it continues for many years to come, but I know I can't take that for granted - one of the great things about ebikes is that for many mobility or health issues you can still be just as mobile as anyone else. And they don't need to LOOK like a disability scooter; but that was my point, the ones people actually notice stand out.

(And before anyone says anything - I think disability scooters are great - but the young and possibly ignorant associate them with a negative image).

 

[Gringo]

I have arthritis & my new pedelec is a revelation, I can & do ride a "normal bike" as well, but not so far & with more knee pain.
I also get the hump when told I'm cheating. So much so, the last person who made a comment had me snap back do you take the **** out of wheelchair users as well , at first they looked confused then ashamed.
I did feel guilty afterwards as I peddled off into the distance, it was probably only meant as a lighthearted aside and I gave them both barrels.

 

[NZgeek]

Actually, I see my ebike as a two-wheeled disability scooter, except it's a lot cooler.

When it's my time to move on from the ebike, my old man mobility device will be one of these:

A Mobility Chariot!

I hope the keg trailer is still beer-tight tough!