E-bikes definitely have their benefits for many riders, however, there is still somewhat of a stigma attached to them. In this video, Dan takes a look at whether you get a real workout from riding an e-bike and if therefore you can get fitter overall.

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Dan takes to a hilly local circuit where he used to train as a professional, to test whether his Pinarello Nytro e-bike still gives him a true workout. Dan also attempts to take a KOM from his professional days - does he succeed?

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