Check the help-wanted on Craigslist
You will notice recruiting for jobs and projects related to promoting e-bikes, that is, the electric bicycle.
Those marketing initiatives range from special events for e-bike demos to planning the strategy for a social media campaign by a retailer.
Yesterday near a Lake Erie beach people gawked at the road as they heard the putt-putt from the e-bike motor.
Given that even one accident can double insurance rates (for those who didn't opt for the accident-forgiveness feature), some car owners in that pickle are considering this new transportation trend.
In many states the e-bike is legally classified as a bicycle. Therefore, it doesn't require traditional vehicle insurance and registration with the department of motor vehicles. Finally, those requiring a way to get from A to B can bypass both the auto insurance folks and those at DMV.
Essentially, the e-bike is a bicycle with an integrated electric motor. That can substitute for peddling. But peddling is still possible. For those who don't want to charge their battery so often, more peddling and less motor are recommended.
Obviously, all that is eco. And since it doesn't require a total peddling effort, it has a shot at catching on. Yes, eventually this could be the preferred way of commuting. Downtowns might not allow any other way. Millennials who love community layouts with neighborhoods for walking could push for that
Incidentally, there are foldable models that can be put in the car. Parking lots, much like the ones for car-sharing, could spring up close to urban areas. E-bike the rest of the way in.
The health aspect is also obvious. Get out of that car and don't even board that bus or train. Make it your business to not rely entirely on the motor. Do some heavy-duty peddling. Check how many calories are consumed via an app.
And there is the minimalistic cost. Yes, there are models which provide the sticker shock of $11,000.
But there are also myriad ones to choose from on Amazon such as the SwayCycle EB - 5 for $499.99. On retailers' websites, what are featured are e-bikes in the $1,500 to $3,000 range.
The how-much depends on what the e-bike will be used for on a regular basis. It's imperative to do your homework about your needs and how each kind of e-bike is equipped for those. Do that even before taking a spin at the bike shop. You have to be in touch with the fundamentals of e-biking.
In addition to the purchase price, though, there are other expenses. They include:
- Charging the battery
- Replacing the battery
- Tuneups, about every six months
- Patching tires
- Heavy-duty lock
- Helmet
- Special attire for cold weather
- Other accessories
- Property insurance (probably an add-on to renters' or homeowners').
You bet, there is risk of accidents. However, if the numbers of e-bikes on the roadways scale there will develop a consciousness among car drivers that e-bikes are a reality for road-sharing.
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