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Originally Posted by monoflo
Inconsiderate riders on paths --I encounter tons on em on regular bikes --
I use mine for errands and hauling stuff when I don't want or need to take one of other vehicles
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Yeah, sure. Bad drivers everywhere. But I've seen an inordinate number of incidents involving ebikes. It sure looks likes they attract folk that shouldn't be driving at all.
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Originally Posted by monoflo
Did u ever try one?
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Did you read my post? My mom has one.
I've also helped people shop for and purchase them to second guess the bike shop's advice and their assembly capability, point out when parts are used that aren't going to last, like those pressed steel chainrings.
I've tried a bunch of different kinds and I am still literally confused why anyone would want to pretend to pedal when the device is rocking 300-700 watts.
You want a bicycle then buy a bicycle. Ride it slow, for recreation the distance doesn't matter and chances are you'll find yourself working harder.
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Originally Posted by Baz
So the bike can still be ridden without electricity.
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Yeah, you'd think so, wouldn't you? But every one of these mopeds that I've tried has gears in the bottom bracket and their drag turns the bikes into boat anchors when there's no juice. So one day when that proprietary battery ages out you have something that looks like a bike, is really heavy, and can't actually be pedaled.
Its part of the reason why I say that people just pretend to pedal them. Is like its some sort of mass boomer hallucination.
I've been recommending people consider what exactly they want and need before they pay their money for an overpriced piece of fad. At least go and try out a 50cc honda metropolitan. It does everything you need and is engineered well. $2600, long duty life and it has resale. Has actually safe lighting and you don't need to waggle your feet to make it go.