Table 5.
Perceptions of potential impact of electric pedal-assist mountain bike use (N=32).
| Perceptions of potential impacts of electric pedal-assist mountain bike use | Preride (agreed), n (%) | Postride (agreed), n (%) | P valuea |
| Potentially allows older riders to continue enjoying mountain biking on dirt trails | 32 (100) | 30 (94) | .16 |
| Potentially allows less-fit riders to more fully enjoy mountain biking on dirt trails | 27 (84) | 27 (84) | >.99 |
| Potentially allows injured or disabled riders to continue enjoying mountain biking on dirt trails | 32 (100) | 31 (97) | .33 |
| Potentially allows riders of varying fitness levels to mountain bike together on dirt trails | 25 (78) | 26 (81) | .66 |
| Potentially allows all riders to mountain bike longer distances on trailsb | 25 (81) | 27 (87) | .33 |
| Potentially allows riders greater and deeper access to the backcountry on dirt trails | 25 (78) | 28 (88) | .18 |
| Potentially allows riders to ascend or climb greater distances and elevations in less time on dirt trails | 23 (72) | 29 (91) | .03 |
| Potentially allows riders who may otherwise shuttle the ascent or drive to the top of the trail in a vehicle to ride up on dirt trails | 27 (84) | 27 (84) | >.99 |
| Potentially increases the appeal of riding on dirt trails to more people | 21 (66) | 24 (75) | .33 |
| Potentially improves public health outcomes by increasing rates of physical activity | 27 (84) | 27 (84) | >.99 |
aP values were derived from paired t tests of preride and postride values. Variables were coded using the following logic: 0=Negative (con), 1=Positive (pro). The significant P value (<.05) has been italicized.
bN=31.