I don't own an e-bike, but I can see the appeal for commuting. I have no problem riding hard, I used to ride to class 7 miles each way on my fixed gear. Also, i

I don't own an e-bike, but I can see the appeal for commuting. I have no problem riding hard, I used to ride to class 7 miles each way on my fixed gear. Also, if you have a cargo bike such as a Surly Big Dummy or a Bullitt, having an electric assist would make those much more enjoyable. But riding at all when it's 90 degrees and 100% humidity is not fun when you're wearing long pants and a backpack, especially if your destination doesn't have a shower.