> I looked into an e-bike but it seemed to make more sense to get a motorcycle. The bike, title transfer, helmet and some gloves wound up being less than $3k.
In the long run, the motorcycle will likely cost more than the bike, considering gas, insurance, and maintenance expenses.
Also, for 6 miles, it might not be worth to have an e-bike. I do ~17km round trip on a so-called "fitness bike", and after some training I go faster than e-bikes. :)
> I also decided it was probably safer to ride with traffic at 35-40mph than be riding on the side of the road at 20mph tops.
This is a good point. I chose a longer trip, but way safer with separated lanes for cycles.
Disclaimer: I rode motorcycles for ~10 years, now I'm full bicycle for commuting, and we use a long-tail e-bike to carry the kids around the city. We still have a car for family WE trips (main blocker!) and weekly groceries.
In the long run, the motorcycle will likely cost more than the bike, considering gas, insurance, and maintenance expenses.
Also, for 6 miles, it might not be worth to have an e-bike. I do ~17km round trip on a so-called "fitness bike", and after some training I go faster than e-bikes. :)
> I also decided it was probably safer to ride with traffic at 35-40mph than be riding on the side of the road at 20mph tops.
This is a good point. I chose a longer trip, but way safer with separated lanes for cycles.
Disclaimer: I rode motorcycles for ~10 years, now I'm full bicycle for commuting, and we use a long-tail e-bike to carry the kids around the city. We still have a car for family WE trips (main blocker!) and weekly groceries.