| ▲ | lifestyleguru 8 hours ago | |
What's even the point of pedal-assisted bicycles, other than gaming the system and exploiting some legal quirks? Neither they are fast, powerful, or have reasonable range, yet are already too heavy to pedal only. | ||
| ▲ | david-gpu 6 hours ago | parent | next [-] | |
They are popular for cargo bikes; picture a parent with a couple of kids, or a big grocery run. They are also a great way of commuting without having to worry about being sweaty when you arrive, if you have a long commute. Lastly, they are great for people who are getting back in shape or starting to suffer the effects of aging. They are great all around. | ||
| ▲ | ErroneousBosh 40 minutes ago | parent | prev [-] | |
They work well for people who have limited mobility; think in terms of people who would otherwise be able to cycle but would tire easily, for example. They're apparently pretty good for cargo bikes where you can pull a heavy load much more easily. I personally don't like 'em because I can get to 15.5mph very quickly and then it's like running into a wall because they're so heavy. | ||