After living car-free in Dallas for 3 years, I finally gave e-biking a shot — and it completely changed how I get around the city. In this video, I share my personal experience riding a Riese & Müller e-bike (thanks to Electric Avenue Bike Shop in Victory Park) for two weeks, how it transformed my commute and daily errands, and the surprising benefits I didn’t expect — including how I was able to buy my own e-bike using my Health Savings Account (HSA).
In this video, you’ll learn:
Why I was hesitant to get an e-bike — and what changed
The mental and physical health boosts from biking to work
How I managed errands like grocery runs and dog food pickups
Tips for commuting in Dallas without a car
How to use your HSA to buy an e-bike (and waive sales tax in Texas)
0:00 Introduction
1:03 Thoughts Before Trying E-bike
2:06 Thoughts After Two Weeks
4:26 Buying an E-bike Using HSA
5:28 Riese & Müller Homage GT Vario HS
8:25 Conclusion