2018 Bike Magazine eMTB Reader Survey

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6. Do you own an eMTB?

• Yes
• No

7. If yes, how often do you ride it?

• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly
• Infrequently

8. If no, have you ever ridden an eMTB?

• Yes
• No

9. If yes, describe your experience on a scale of 1 (burn them all to the ground) to 10 (I’ll never ride a traditional bike again).

• Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

10. Do you know the different classification of e-bikes?

• Yes
• No

11. Are your opinions and thoughts about pedal-assist eMTBs fundamentally different from throttle eMTBs?

• Yes
• No

12. Are you considering buying an eMTB?

• Yes
• No

13. If yes, why?

• I want more power
• I want to keep up with faster riding partners
• I want to get in longer rides in my limited free time
• I’m a tech/gear geek
• They're fun
• Other - Write In

14. If yes, which of the following eMTBs look interesting to you?

• Specialized Levo
• Pivot Shuttle
• Cannondale Moterra
• Trek PowerFly
• None of them

15. If no, why not?

• I’m a purist
• They complicate already complicated land-use issues
• They’re dangerous
• They’re too expensive
• Haven’t thought about it

16. If no, what would need to change for you to be interested?

• Weight
• Price
• Looks
• Negative stigma
• Get rid of the motor and we’re good, bro

17. If the maximum assist speed was slower than 20mph, would you be more or less likely to buy an eMTB?

• More
• Less
• Speed isn’t a factor in my decision
• I’m not buying one either way

18. What influence would a traditional MTB manufacturer who also made eMTBs have on your willingness to consider purchasing their products?

• I would be more inclined to consider their products
• I would be less inclined to consider their products
• It wouldn’t influence my decision one way or another

19. Do you believe eMTBs should be allowed on most existing public trail systems?

• Yes
• No

20. If yes, why?

• eMTBs allow elderly, disabled, and injured riders to experience the sport
• eMTBs will bring new revenue to the sport and consumers will benefit from that growth
• More riders on public trail systems will help make the case for increased access to trails nationwide
• eMTBs are fun and access to fun should be increased, not decreased

21. If no, why?

• Motors of any kind have no place on trails used primarily by hikers, runners, and traditional MTBs
• eMTBs cause greater erosion and damage to existing trails
• eMTBs will introduce high-speed uphill traffic, which will cause more frequent and severe collisions
• eMTBs further complicate already complicated land-use issues

22. Would you ride a traditional MTB on trails where eMTBs were allowed?

• Yes
• No

23. If one of your riding buddies bought an eMTB, you would …

• Keep riding with them as you always have
• Refuse to ride with them if they’re on the eMTB
• Buy an eMTB to keep up with them

24. If one of your non-riding buddies bought an eMTB, you would …

• Take them riding and show them the rules of the trail
• Refuse to ride with them until they got a traditional MTB
• Use it as an excuse to buy an eMTB yourself

25. Should BIKE cover eMTBs and/or issues related to eMTB?

• Yes
• No

26. If yes, what would you like to see covered (select all that apply)?

• Reviews of pedal-assist eMTBs
• Reviews of throttled eMTBs
• General gear news related to eMTBs
• Technology stories about how eMTBs work
• Coverage of trail access issues related to eMTB

27. If no, why not (select all that apply)?

• eMTB is a different sport from traditional MTB and should have its own titles to cover it
• eMTB is a fad that will go away soon
• Don’t encourage this nonsense
• I’m just not interested in it

28. Should BIKE accept advertising from eMTB manufacturers?

• Yes
• No

29. If yes, why?

• I’m interested in these products
• I want BIKE to make money
• I don’t pay attention to the ads, so I don’t care
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

30. If no, why?

• It’s a different sport and they should advertise in their own titles
• Their impact is largely negative, and BIKE shouldn’t enable them
• I dislike all advertising
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

31. How many times a month do you ride?

• 1-4
• 5-10
• 10-15
• 15+