Don’t forget obsolescence. Say what you want about old bike being crap, they still function as they did and can usually be upgraded (minus geometry).
I’ve got a (used to me) cargo ebike and if its motor goes, I’m looking for a used one or a custom made adapter to put a new one on. Bosch. Based on that experience, I’m leery of sinking $ into an ebike as I can see it being disposable and nearly worthless as it ages less gracefully.
Sept. 13, 2023, 3:01 p.m. - Bikes
Don’t forget obsolescence. Say what you want about old bike being crap, they still function as they did and can usually be upgraded (minus geometry). I’ve got a (used to me) cargo ebike and if its motor goes, I’m looking for a used one or a custom made adapter to put a new one on. Bosch. Based on that experience, I’m leery of sinking $ into an ebike as I can see it being disposable and nearly worthless as it ages less gracefully.