I think pedal-assist e-bikes are the norm and yet people think "throttle" when they hear e-bike, which is a turn off/cause for scorn.
Pedal-assist e-bikes can be a really important part of the urban transportation future, so please tell everyone about your great experience. :)
We rented pedal-assist bikes in Zion this summer and they were great. Definitely will get one at some point.
Rhonda and I have them. Very pleasant. Like being quite a few years younger.