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Re:The E-bike Is a Monstrosity by logankeenan on Saturday September 03, 2022 @01:45PM (#32704239)
An ebike has different value for peoples individual needs. I don’t think you can make an grand assumption about people and the value they get from them.

My ebike arrives on Tuesday and I’m getting my car ready to sell today. My car has now sat in my garage for 2+ years now with very little use since we already own another vehicle. I’ll use it to get around our Midwest city without showing up drenched in sweat a couple times a month while doing other things with the cash from my car. We’ll see how it works out.

Re:The E-bike Is a Monstrosity by dylan604 on Saturday September 03, 2022 @02:13PM (#32704516)
i got rid of my car right before lock down, and i have use a cargo ebike for about 1 year. i'm shocked at how much in the way of groceries i can carry. the 3 months of 100+ temps did make me regret not having AC, but don't miss the monthly fees related to the car. i was getting killed by the delivery fees that made me pull the trigger on the ebike. i could have a 2nd ebike for the delivery fees
Re:The E-bike Is a Monstrosity by bombcar on Saturday September 03, 2022 @02:30PM (#32704683)
Which cargo did you go with? They’re interesting but spend.
Re:The E-bike Is a Monstrosity by dylan604 on Saturday September 03, 2022 @03:19PM (#32705133)
radwagon 4. i added a few of the accessories, then added a few milk crates. i bought one of those reusable freezable igloo blocks, and place that in a light weight cooler. i carry home ice cream and milk and other cold stuff. it serves my needs, and that's about as much as i could ask

https://www.radpowerbikes.com/collections/electric-cargo-uti...

Re:The E-bike Is a Monstrosity by jeffbee on Saturday September 03, 2022 @02:42PM (#32704794)
You can get a fairly hefty cargo bike for not so much. An Xtracycle Swoop will carry 200kg and it costs $2k.

Personally, I find that two Banjo Brothers grocery sacks on a normal bike is all I’m willing to carry.