Table 3.
Comparison of distance, time, speed, and heart rate metrics (N=33) | Descriptive statistics | Paired t test: MTBa vs eMTBb | ||
MTB, mean (SD) | eMTB, mean (SD) | Mean difference | P value | |
Time (min:seconds) | 38:54 (7:48) | 26:14 (3:45) | 12:40 | <.001 |
Average speed (miles per hour) | 8.8 (1.4) | 12.9 (1.7) | −4.1 | <.001 |
Average heart rate (beats per minute) | 154.8 (12.9) | 144.9 (13.7) | 9.9 | <.001 |
aMTB: mountain bike
beMTB: electric pedal-assist mountain bike