velocity23

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   by velocity23 3y ago

   I agree, I think they're an interim solution for not-very-bike-safe societies. (And bike-safe societies for people who are actually carrying cargo and have to use a big vehicle one way or another). I've read that in the Netherland
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   by velocity23 3y ago

   We're not all not arguing that though. On an ebike powered to 30km/hr, that's an 80 minute ride. If their small town supplies most of their needs and they go into the big city once a month, that's quite feasible... lots
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   by velocity23 3y ago

   They said "for many families", not for all families, so there is nothing to refute here...
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   by velocity23 3y ago

   There is the 'extra 300 euro/month' bit. Which can be even more in the long run with not paying for car maintenance, insurance etc.