The increase in torque and performance is not just technical: it risks jeopardizing trail access, safety, and the very identity of the discipline.
Guala warns that if e-bikes become too similar to motorcycles, the off-road experience will change and trails could be closed to everyone. In Europe, the maximum power needed for every rider has already been reached, but the industry continues to chase record numbers, often without educating users.
The solution, according to him, isn't just more power, but smart innovation: lighter bikes, better energy management, real range, and natural assistance. A self-imposed limit is needed today, before regulations impose it tomorrow, to keep the e-MTB truly a bicycle.
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