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E-bikes are an even better alternative for most tasks we do around town. BUT: Bike thieves. I'd be riding my e-bike everywhere if we actually held bike thieves
by beebmam 4y ago
E-bikes are an even better alternative for most tasks we do around town. BUT: Bike thieves. I'd be riding my e-bike everywhere if we actually held bike thieves accountable to the same level of car thieves. If I leave my e-bike outside alone for more than 30 minutes it's virtually guaranteed to be stolen.
Bike thieves are the scum of the earth
- decafninja 4y agoE-scooters? I feel theft, portability, and price are the big reasons why E-scooters are taking off like crazy while E-bikes are not. You can just fold up and bring a $500 E-scooter into your apartment and office, and also charge it while you work. Not to mention onto public transportation. Unless you're very lucky to have an accommodating place of work and home, you probably can't do that with a E-bike. Yes I know folding bikes exist (I personally have a Brompton), including folding E-bikes, but they're still not as convenient as a scooter. As much as I love my Brompton, I'm tempted to replace it with an E-scooter. Edit: all of the above applies in comparison to normal non-electric bikes too.
- freemint 4y agoIs having a bike shed/bike parking spot accomodating? I thought that was default, given how dirt cheap they are per employee vehicle stored.
- decafninja 4y agoIs it internal and/or fully secure? And doesn't require you to get your bike out by 5PM sharp? If so, yes. Is it just an outdoor space or rack you lock your bike to? If so, no.