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szabokristof
Shkhara
Status: Gathering Kudos

It would be great if the live segment feature will work with e-bike / e-mountainbike segments. It should works in the Strava app and with bike computers (Hammerhead, Garmin, Wahoo).

Yes, I know in this case not only the athlete who is racing, a lot also depends on the e-bike, but it would be very interesting on technical climbs, where more depends on the human than the bike.

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Status changed to: Gathering Kudos
Soren
Denali

Thanks for submitting your idea to enable live segments for E-bikes. It has been reviewed by our moderation team and is now open to voting.

nathanb
Mt. Kenya

100%! I just realized today, only cycling segments sync. I even went through the trouble of un-starring all my non-e-bike segments for testing and investigating if it was linked to the ride type. Wahoo doesn't give us a ride type during the ride beyond indoor/outdoor. Not that we would be able to even read the info during the ride, but it would be super cool to see it post segment, live. It's also nice having the audible when the segment starts. (Wahoo Bolt v2, Roam). I use live segments and the same device for all cycling. -edits, typos, added info

MadPad
Mt. Kenya

Just to add I came here to add this very request - really like the feature with my road bike. Having got an e-bike for commuting I really miss it - I understand why given the variation in e-bikes it doesn't make sense to compare to segment result for other riders - but it would really helpful to see my segment results against past me on previous e-bike trips.

Stifensore
Shkhara

I think I started this whole e-bike discussion some time ago and the discussion that followed but my question was pretty simple - can we have e-bike segments?   Based on what I’ve seen lately on Strava, my rides now have e-bike segments, including past efforts of other e-bike riders, with KOM rankings.  So I think Strava finally did it - thanks.  

MadPad
Mt. Kenya

Thanks - I had tried to create a segment on Friday - and it didn't appear, but when I went back in today it was!! I obviously should have given it a minute or two - thanks

nathanb
Mt. Kenya

Yes, having the cycling apart from e-bike has been a great improvement! Having the whole separate sport/ride type keeps them cleanly separated, which is nice. Although, I still cannot sync e-bike live segments specifically. I can test this almost in real time with my wahoo syncing over wifi. I star any cycling segment that isn't down hill, and it comes over. The same segment in e-bike "sport/mode" does not sync at all. This was just me piling on the idea of having live segments as well. But I appreciate what's there; I'm just bumping the idea. 

Slider4
Mt. Kenya

I loved this feature on my regular bike and would love to see it now I'm on my e-Bike. Also would be good to see E-bike segments displayed on segment search.

Septicflesh
Mt. Kenya

Ideally, only the ebike segments that I have starred will show up during my ride. I find it's pretty annoying to suddenly have my map disappear on my iPhone because I'm in some segment that I don't care about. 

DavidCV
Mt. Kenya

I seriously don’t understand such contempt against e-bikes from Strava. None of the cool functionalities besides segments are available. This includes Live Segments, loca Legend, etc. 

Any reason why? How may votes you need for this?

 

Stifensore
Shkhara

It amazes me Strava hasn’t enthusiastically embraced the e-bike trend.  It’s a huge boost for the cycling industry and many people who would have never spent more than a $1000 for a regular bike are forking out many thousand of dollars for e-bikes.  Another reason why I am not renewing Strava’s ridiculously costly annual membership.  

Hyldon
Mt. Kenya

I came across the discussion about introducing a live segment feature for e-bikes and e-mountain bikes on Strava and wanted to express my strong support for this idea.

As an avid cyclist who has recently embraced the world of e-biking, I believe this feature would significantly enhance the riding experience. E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular, and they bring a unique aspect to cycling, especially in terms of tackling challenging terrains and steep climbs.

Having live segments for e-bikes would not only provide motivation for riders but also allow for a fair comparison of performances among e-bike users. While it’s true that e-bikes offer mechanical assistance, the skill and effort of the rider still play a crucial role, especially in technical climbs and endurance rides.

Moreover, this feature would encourage more people to get into cycling, particularly those who might find traditional biking too daunting. It’s all about inclusivity and celebrating every form of cycling.

In essence, the e-bike live segment feature would be a fantastic addition to Strava, fostering a more inclusive and diverse cycling community. It would help in recognizing and tailoring to the different needs and experiences of all cyclists.

Stifensore
Shkhara

I think I may have at least helped start this e-bike discussion thread quite a while ago and still Strava hasn’t done much if anything.  Another reason I let my paid subscription expire.  Hey Strava, I’ll renew my subscription when you embrace e-bikes and listen to your users.  

EPICO
Mt. Kenya

Otro usuario más que no piensa renovar la suscripción si no se implementa al 100% las mismas funciones para bicicleta eléctrica que para bicicleta " pulmonar" ¿Porque se margina? Yo mismo he realizado recorridos en bici eléctrica igual o más de intensos que con mi bicicleta "normal", solo cambia la velocidad.....