Moon started using a performance Class 1 ( pedal-assist only ) eMTB ( electric mountain bike ) to ride multiple times a week without strain to his knee joint to maintain cardio fitness and mobility while enjoying time on the trails with friends and family . He found it excellent therapy for his mind , body and soul . As his healing time progressed , he learned how to use an e-bike therapeutically and for fitness training .
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“ Gradually , my pain decreased so I started increasing how much load I put on my knees by decreasing the level of pedal assistance I used and how hard and how long I pushed myself ,” Moon said . Eventually , he transitioned from seated to standing on the pedals without pain .
“ Three years ago , I couldn ’ t really ride . Fast forward , now I am chasing my son and a squad of elite racing athletes through the forest on bikes , and enjoying some of life ’ s greatest joys .” Moon was able to get back to riding with his innovative e-bike approach .
Jason Oman , service manager of Muddy Bikes in Brainerd , said , “ People buy e-bikes to try to stay fit , because they find them fun to ride , and to see what all the hype is about .” Some of the e-bikes have throttles which makes the bike more of a motorcycle . They can go up to 50 plus miles per hour and can weigh 60 to 100 pounds .
Throttle bikes are not allowed on state trails . “ E-bikes are the wild west now with not much regulation ,” Oman said . Every state has its own regulations , and the rules are being updated to account for faster bikes .
To find the current e-bike state trail regulations in Minnesota visit : Dnr . state . mn . us / state _ trails / other _ trail _ uses . html
The Paul Bunyan State Trail and the Cuyana Lakes State Trail have a 20 mile per hour ( mph ) speed limit .
There are three e-bike classifications : Class 1 is peddle-assist and can go up to 20 mph .
Class 2 is peddle-assist plus a throttle that , at the flick of a switch , can propel you up to 20 mph and maintain that speed even if you are not pedaling .
Class 3 is peddle-assist ( like Class 1 ) with stronger motors that can go up to 28 mph .
Picking the right e-bike comes down to how you expect to use it . Test out a variety of e-bikes before you buy one from a customer supportoriented dealer . And have fun as you increase your fitness . As Moon said , “ I get back from my bike rides and feel like I could take on the world .”
For more information on e-bikes , visit these professional bike shops in Brainerd , Easyridersbikes . com and Muddybikesmn . com
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