expired Posted by LovelyCheetah | Staff • Mar 2, 2023
Mar 2, 2023 6:26 PM
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expired Posted by LovelyCheetah | Staff • Mar 2, 2023
Mar 2, 2023 6:26 PM
Hurley E-Bike & E-Scooter Sale: Big Swell Chrome E-Bike
& More + Free S&H w/ Prime$975
$2,200
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It didn't break at the hinge either; the metal column itself snapped. No idea what could have caused that since I wasn't doing anything crazy, just riding it down a sidewalk and braking before getting to an intersection. And again, after only a couple weeks of riding it.
Even if you are just buying a bike for fun, a bike with an electric motor is, well, way more fun to most people. Nobody is buying an ebike to "virtue signal", that is just something you've concocted to somehow devalue a normal and practical choice people are making. People bike for transportation, personal enjoyment, to get outdoors and move around, or to save money.
And ebikes are cheap, both to purchase and operate. If you really go full slickdealer and crunch the numbers, just replacing the additional calories burned while biking (~40 calories per mile) is a lot more expensive than charging an ebike (~1kwh per 25-40 miles, generally less than 1 cent per mile).
My reason for bringing this up is when comparing the two bikes the build quality/ support model for the lectric bike is better for just a little bit more money. Some points include higher wattage motor, more accessories, faster support/ shipping, better documentation, and free upgrades during sales (large seat/ suspension seat post).
I don't think you will go wrong with any E-Bike but I am offering alternatives if folks want different options in the upper price range of this sale. I hope to see you all out there on the bike trail!
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How is Woot's return policy on items like this? Would I be able to return hassle-free?
The back suspension also looks like a concern. Although it is a long and spacious saddle seat, it might be rough to ride on. And it doesn't look like it can be upgraded easily with a plug and play suspension part.
How is Woot's return policy on items like this? Would I be able to return hassle-free?
The back suspension also looks like a concern. Although it is a long and spacious saddle seat, it might be rough to ride on. And it doesn't look like it can be upgraded easily with a plug and play suspension part.
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I Doubt these have quality batteries so may want to charge them outside.
But I just don't get the attraction for so many of these buyers that live in the flatlands or live in a (flat) city. Are they really willing to spend this much money to avoid pedaling a bicycle? Like that's really so hard? Or are they buying them to virtue-signal for being "eco-friendly"?
However, I just started a job that that's 10 miles away from home, doesn't have a shower, and I have to look presentable when I show up. It's not feasible to do that on a traditional bike (mainly the "must look presentable when arriving" part) so just picked up an electric bike (Level.2) for the commute.
That plus being able to use it for things like grocery shopping means that I really won't be using my car that much throughout the spring, summer and fall. That means I'm not buying gas, putting wear and tear on my car, still getting out for some exercise, etc.
If I want to go for a ride in some amazing deserted country roads I'll take my Trek Madone carbon road bike, but I'm definitely not using that for commuting to work, or going to leave it locked up outside some bar downtown...
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Even if you are just buying a bike for fun, a bike with an electric motor is, well, way more fun to most people. Nobody is buying an ebike to "virtue signal", that is just something you've concocted to somehow devalue a normal and practical choice people are making. People bike for transportation, personal enjoyment, to get outdoors and move around, or to save money.
And ebikes are cheap, both to purchase and operate. If you really go full slickdealer and crunch the numbers, just replacing the additional calories burned while biking (~40 calories per mile) is a lot more expensive than charging an ebike (~1kwh per 25-40 miles, generally less than 1 cent per mile).