A Tesla Too Pricey? E-Bikes Offer Entry-Level Electric Transportation

[e-boy]

Chris Nolte of Propel Bikes in Brooklyn , quoted in New York Times article , Nov. 23, 2017 .

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/23/business/e-bikes-electric-bicycles.html

While e-bikes are available for about $500, buyers can expect to pay $2,000 or more for a quality model with a reasonable range and reliable service, said Chris Nolte, the owner of Propel Bikes in Brooklyn.

Mr. Nolte also recommended that buyers look for models with a center-drive motor and at least a 400-watt lithium-ion battery. Expect a two-year warranty from the manufacturer and a battery life of 1,000 full charges.

E-bikes are beginning to acquire a certain cachet, Mr. Nolte said, with more aesthetically appealing models that are difficult to distinguish from regular bicycles.

 

[Alphbetadog]

I've got a Tesla Model S, and several ebikes. Although the e-car is great, I enjoy riding my ebikes much more.

 

[e-boy]

I've got a Tesla Model S, and several ebikes. Although the e-car is great, I enjoy riding my ebikes much more.

No surprise there ; the Tesla may be electric , but it's still a car
Which e-bikes do you have ?

 

[Alphbetadog]

No surprise there ; the Tesla may be electric , but it's still a car
Which e-bikes do you have ?

Started off putting EBO kits on my wife and my 80's & 90's ridged mountain bike which we "comfortized" and work great in the neighborhoods and multi-use paths. Also have a couple of full suspension emtbs; a Haibike with the Bosch CX, and a Bulls with a Brose. These are a riot on the trails.