Yes there is a bit more discomfort in rain or snow, but it gives you a workout, is trivial to park, and is practically free to own/operate. I service my own bi

Yes there is a bit more discomfort in rain or snow, but it gives you a workout, is trivial to park, and is practically free to own/operate. I service my own bike and it costs me maaaaybe 150$ a year if I’m being generous. The bicycle cost around 2000$ to put together (ebike) counting all the tools I didn’t have. A car otoh would easily cost 200–300$/month just for existing (parking at home, taxes, and insurance). Never mind gas, traffic fines, parking at destination, maintenance, and the lack of exercise using one involves. Or the pollution and space it takes up. I also got a 300$ trailer that can haul 90 lbs (iirc), I’ve used it for Costco style groceries, ikea furniture transport and the hill to go back home is about 8% grade. No sweat with the torque sensing ebike.