A comfy bike makes commutes a lot nicer. I used to use my carbon road bike for commuting and I wouldn’t have used my much cheaper hybrid because it made a big difference during a 15 mile commute. Granted, an ebike at the same price (or far less) would be a lot better entry for a lot of people (which is what I eventually got).
Also, at that price point, you have to worry a lot more about how you are securing it.
Granted, an ebike at the same price (or far less) would be a lot better entry for a lot of people
I guess that’s my point. $3k for a standard bicycle doesn’t seem to offer up $3k worth of transportation value as does, say, an e-bike like you mention.
I don’t see this bike as particularly great use of transportation dollars, as compared to even a well-spec’d touring bike.
A comfy bike makes commutes a lot nicer. I used to use my carbon road bike for commuting and I wouldn’t have used my much cheaper hybrid because it made a big difference during a 15 mile commute. Granted, an ebike at the same price (or far less) would be a lot better entry for a lot of people (which is what I eventually got).
Also, at that price point, you have to worry a lot more about how you are securing it.
I guess that’s my point. $3k for a standard bicycle doesn’t seem to offer up $3k worth of transportation value as does, say, an e-bike like you mention.
I don’t see this bike as particularly great use of transportation dollars, as compared to even a well-spec’d touring bike.