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Finally joining the ebike club
(hexbear.net)
I commute about 16km~ daily on a cheap bike. The components are bad, it sucks going up hills, and even with good cycling infrastructure I don't want to ride across town or carry more than a backpack. Next year the prices on ebikes in the US are going to start going monkey in response to both Biden and Trump's tariffs on China this seems like it's my last cheap chance to minimise my car use. I went with a Lectric Xpress which seemed to be the best urban commuter at a low price. Good enough to last but not nice enough to steal over the bikes next to it.
E-scooters seem like so much fun, but like the skateboards and hoverboards I wouldn't feel safe going as fast I already do with a manual bike (25-30km/h). That's the minimum speed I need for commuting. The e-bikes aren't much more expensive for something I can comfortably ride at 45km/h over uneven paths with hydraulic brakes and shock absorbers.
I agree with that. Bigger wheels are much better for stability and comfort. I can go about 26 km/h with a range of about 35-40 km on a full charge