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The Ford e-bike fleet got pulled due to some bikes experiencing too strong a braking force on the front wheel. They've been working on a redesigned e-bike and t

• iaresee 7y ago
  The Ford e-bike fleet got pulled because $15/month for unlimited access to e-bikes was untenable and the few, bad bikes was good cover to pull them. When they come back they'll be $3 for the first 20 minutes just like the Uber bikes in SF now.
  • shuckles 7y ago
    Interesting speculation, but wrong since the new Bay Wheels pricing page shows monthly and annual memberships are still available.
    • iaresee 7y ago
      It's all subject to change. The e-bikes haven't launched yet.
      • shuckles 7y ago
        Yes they have. You can ride them in San Jose.
• jessriedel 7y ago
  > some bikes experiencing too strong a braking force on the front wheel Was that actually confirmed or just alleged?
  • cgati 7y ago
    They said as much in an email to subscribers of the service (of which I am one.) That said, I do understand there will be skepticism around the nature and timing of pulling the fleet. They did send out a survey in October of 2018 asking for feedback on the e-bikes and I do specifically remember a question asking if respondents would be willing to pay more for e-bike access. Take that for what you will.
    • jessriedel 7y ago
      Thanks. (I was actually wondering if the customers were just overreacting more than I was wondering if Ford was looking for cover.)