full Electric bikes takeover, are petrol bikes finally toast?

[bikerKai]

Okay, let's settle this debate once and for all. Seeing electric bikes and cars dominate headlines makes me wonder if the petrol engine is officially on borrowed time for racing and casual riding?
What's everyone's vibe on the electric future?

For those of you who've actually been running an e-bike for a while now, what do you think about it
Is Electric Actually Better? Are the maintenance savings, instant torque, and quiet running worth the trade off with range/charging hassle?
have you ever seriously considered going back to a petrol bike after switching to electric, or is the instant juice too good to give up?
also, can electric handle the top tier? Will the sound and smell of traditional racing be totally gone in 10 years?

Drop your hottest takes! What's stopping you from going electric, or what hooked you when you switched?

 

[Circuitrid3r]

Instant torque and low maintenance are tough to beat once you go electric, it’s hard to turn back. The range and charging are improving rapidly, and for casual riding they’re already more than sufficient. Racing still has some room for growth, but the tech is advancing quickly.

 

[Alan]

Electric vehicles are a breath of fresh air in our noisy cities. They bring a soothing silence to our streets, making every drive a more peaceful experience. Imagine cruising along without the constant roar of engines.