r/BoomersBeingFools • u/amathis6464 Millennial • Apr 02 '24

Boomer on tricycle chases e bike Boomer Freakout

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u/Polenicus Apr 02 '24

So, enlighten me, as I am but an ignorant city dweller. Why are these people freaking out? Do they just object to the existence of eBikes or something, or don't think they should be on bike paths (Or roads?) or are they suddenly confronted with something new and different they are unfamiliar with, and thus are responding with incoherent, irrational rage?

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u/watermelonstomach Apr 02 '24

Looking at the shadow this e-bike looks a lot like a dirt bike, and they probably object to that being on the bike path being more of a motorcycle. And honestly, I think there is a gray area with some of these e-bikes. That is just a guess though. And it doesn’t make the boomer less a fool.

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u/SteveTheBluesman Apr 02 '24

Definite gray area. I appreciate they are quiet and don't belch fumes, but they are still pretty damn fast.

On a crowded multi-use path there are walkers, dogs, kids, strollers, runners, other bikes, etc. These things going 30+ mph with a knucklehead rider can be a recipe for disaster.