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Originally Posted by Bill Bumface
But do they actually get out and ride because they have an e-bike when otherwise they would have stayed home?
That's what I think they're great for. Making bike trips happen that wouldn't have happened otherwise. Either because the rider is older, carrying an injury, or trying to get fit, or because the trip is far, and requires carrying heavy stuff around (kids).
I personally don't have one, because I already pedal around a decent amount and want to maximize the exercise I get from it and not deal with the cost/maintenance/theft considerations. When I'm an old fart, I'm sure I'll have one.
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Mine became a summer car replacement rather than a bike replacement. Number of bike commutes went way up and number of small erands done by bike went way up.
I don’t really use mine for recreational riding, I have a regular bike for that.