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Having used one for a while, the extra weight and general clumsiness compared to a normal bike becomes a huge discouragement to casual riding.
by zyxley 11y ago
Having used one for a while, the extra weight and general clumsiness compared to a normal bike becomes a huge discouragement to casual riding.
- TulliusCicero 11y agoI haven't had the opportunity to ride one myself, but my understanding is that they're steadily getting better on that front. Mid-drive improves balance, for example: https://www.electricbike.com/mid-drive-kits/ https://www.electricbike.com/mid-drive-kits/ And if the infrastructure is good enough, a lot of people will deal with some clumsiness. Lots of people in Denmark and the Netherlands use bike trailers or cargo bikes, and having had a chance to use them, believe me, those are DEFINITELY clumsy.