Electric mountain bikes might be a bit of a controversial topic for some people in the cycling world. Some people think they take the work out of biking, while some might see the potential hazards they can create on trails. However if you’re more worried about covering large distances or just easily getting to the downhills, then an eBike is probably a great option for you.
If you’re snowboarding legends Jeremy Jones and Elena Hight, you might use electric mountain bikes to get deeper into the backcountry later in the season. With their eBikes, the athletes are able to cross large swaths of dry land during the spring without wasting all of their energy, extending their days chasing couloirs while cutting the time required to access the base of these mountains.
“Learn how snowboarding legends Jeremy Jones & Elena Hight uses the Turbo Levo to unlock new terrain to ride in the early winter, late spring, and more.“
This is an ad for the Specialized Turbo Levo, but it’s a very interesting concept. It’s like using snowmobiles to quickly access areas deep in the backcountry but for the spring and fall seasons. If you’re hoping to reach some gnarly spring couloirs, you don’t want to cook your legs long before you get there. The eBike makes that possible while still providing access to areas that probably don’t allow dirt bikes or other gas vehicles.
