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

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[–] 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".

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Where I live, 1k gets you a decent commuter bike without a motor. Doesn't even matter much if used or new. Then you spend ~200 on parts every year. It's outside 24/7, I don't have a garage.

[–] Eiri 4 points 1 month ago

Oh yeah it took me years to finally find an apartment where the landlord would allow me to get a storage shed. I'm glad I can finally own a bike.

Leaving the bike outside all the time was always taught to me as a no-no that'll pretty much instantly ruin your bike, so I hadn't considered it.

Now though I'm moving this year or next year and I'm unsure how we'll manage with my shed. Can it be moved? Will someone buy it? 🤔 Eh, I guess I'll see.

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