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E: Let's all talk about what bikes should or shoudn't cost

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[–] [email protected] 111 points 1 month ago (33 children)

I refuse to believe hobbyists are spending $10K on bikes, or commuters are spending $1K.

I can barely accept that the going rate for used bikes is over $200.

[–] Eiri 24 points 1 month ago (14 children)

If you want an electric bike, the price goes up fast.

If you want one with a belt so that it won't take crazy maintenance not to degrade over the winter, it goes up faster still.

If you want storage for your purse and whatnot, a bit more expensive still. A good large basket is more expensive than you'd think.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 month ago (8 children)

I can easily believe a commuter ebike hits a grand.

I just never assume anything with a motor when I encounter the word "bicycle".

[–] Eiri 3 points 1 month ago

Fair. I just don't consider non-electric one in such a hilly city. I just know I'd be too lazy to face the hills without the help of a motor.

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