“If a customer wants a component that is not to my taste, I refuse.”
No idea why this guy is going out of business. If I have to spend the cost of a reasonable used car to get a bike, I'm going to get the car. Greed kills. Stupidity does not help.
To be fair, that's a quote from a custom bike shop with a particular and specific style. It's akin to showing up at a high end European car dealer and asking for a Ford Focus. You'll be laughed off the lot.
Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles, heelies, or an office chair: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!
"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.
micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"
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It's a little sad that we need to actually say this, but:
Don't be an asshole or you will be permanently banned.
Respectful debate is totally OK, criticizing a product is fine, but being verbally abusive will not be tolerated.
Focus on discussing the idea, not attacking the person.