I'm definitely not a lifelong cyclist (motorcycles yes, bicycles no) ..... and have started cycling aged 65.
I am most certainly NOT frightened by the prospect of the effort but do not like the awful pain from osteoarthritis so having an eBike really does help me.
I use the lowest assistance level I can in balance with my pain level at any given time.
If I couldn't do this I would be unable to ride.
I'm riding for pleasure and mental health ...... I have no interest in racing around ....... actually I doubt very much if I'm even capable of racing as my get up and go has mostly got up and gone now