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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.
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.
I can easily believe a commuter ebike hits a grand.
I just never assume anything with a motor when I encounter the word "bicycle".
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.