Ebikes for commuting/transportation are an awesome life hack. My kids are grown, so I decided against the full-on cargo bike - turns out, grocery shopping with two panniers and a front basket is perfectly doable. No parking issues even in places like Bellingham's notoriously crowded Trader Joe's, staying off busy roads and away from the road ragers, picking routes with good views. Because of the assist, you can wear all the gear you want to keep you comfy and dry in PNW winters without turning up at the office a sweaty mess.
I'm putting about 1,500 miles a year on my commuter ebike. Hasn't turned us into a one car family for other reasons, but it's certainly reduced the amount of driving we do, and increased our quality of life.
Jan. 7, 2025, 8:43 a.m. - g-42
Ebikes for commuting/transportation are an awesome life hack. My kids are grown, so I decided against the full-on cargo bike - turns out, grocery shopping with two panniers and a front basket is perfectly doable. No parking issues even in places like Bellingham's notoriously crowded Trader Joe's, staying off busy roads and away from the road ragers, picking routes with good views. Because of the assist, you can wear all the gear you want to keep you comfy and dry in PNW winters without turning up at the office a sweaty mess. I'm putting about 1,500 miles a year on my commuter ebike. Hasn't turned us into a one car family for other reasons, but it's certainly reduced the amount of driving we do, and increased our quality of life.