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Have you seen this: https://budnitzbicycles.com/bicycles/view/titanium-ebike https://budnitzbicycles.com/bicycles/view/titanium-ebike I think it’s the closest
by matt-attack 9y ago
Have you seen this:
https://budnitzbicycles.com/bicycles/view/titanium-ebike https://budnitzbicycles.com/bicycles/view/titanium-ebike
I think it’s the closest you’ll find to a bike the looks and operates almost identically to a traditional bike. No wires, no display, excellent weight, etc. Obviously the price is out of control, but still the right idea I think.
- soperj 9y agoIs it really that bad if you could use it as your car?
- bufferoverflow 9y agoBut you really can't. 1) cars can go a lot faster and on highways 2) cars can haul lots of cargo 3) cars can have 3-6 passengers 4) cars drive just fine in strong wind / rain / snow 5) cars are a lot safer on roads There are obvious disadvantages too, but, regardless, ebikes are not car replacements. They are good for relatively short trips in places with good bicycle infrastructure.
- marcus_holmes 9y agoIf you commute less than, say, 10 miles, to work then they are a functional replacement for a car. You can hire a car, or a van, for other tasks that require those advantages. Or even (shock!) use public transport.
- bufferoverflow 9y agoYeah, so if you ignore all the points I've made, it is indeed a replacement. So is riding a unicycle. Or walking.
- dagurp 9y agoBut he/she didn't. In most cities you can rent cars by the hour and that is enough for a lot of people.
- yodsanklai 9y ago6) cars don't get stolen as easily I use my bike 90% of the time. But unfortunately, I do need a car for the remaining 10%.