> I think one of the main issues is just getting it into peoples minds that $6,000 is a reasonable amount to spend on a bicycle Not sure I agree, given that yo

> I think one of the main issues is just getting it into peoples minds that $6,000 is a reasonable amount to spend on a bicycle Not sure I agree, given that you can buy a perfectly serviceable 2nd hand e-bike for a good deal less, though if you want something capable of carrying kids/groceries etc., you're still looking at a considerable outlay if you have very limited savings (3k seems to be a pretty standard ask for good condition ones). Still, you can get new e-trikes with reasonable carrying capacity for well under 2k, and a lot cheaper still if you're fit enough to power it yourself :) FWIW, I don't personally go largely car-free for any sort of financial reason - I just much prefer getting around by bike than car, and as long as there's access to a car when needed it's basically never an issue.