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It's actually a curious result (though not surprising, based on experience). Ebikes are just a very light and low power motorbike. We have motorbikes. There ar
by dalbasal 9y ago
It's actually a curious result (though not surprising, based on experience). Ebikes are just a very light and low power motorbike.
We have motorbikes. There are obviously huge downsides to an ebike relative to an motorbike. They're faster, for instance.
I think a big part of the story is that ebikes are just fun to ride, aside from practicalities like travel time. This is kind of a weird conclusion, for a tranport policy person to digets. It can't be quantified and charted. What are they supposed to do with it?
This makes me curious about other things. Would a super-light, 4 wheel vehicles also be fun? What would a transport system look like if fun was the major guiding principle?
- chubs 9y agoI commute by both motorbike and (push) bike. Pushbike has some nonobvious advantages IME: * You can ride in the breakdown lane which is way less stressful than lane-splitting on the motorbike. * You can take off-road shortcuts between suburbs which is fun and saves loads of time. * Maintenance when you commute by motorbike costs a fortune! Tyres, chains, and valve shims cost thousands a year. Way more than a car.