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I daily a Felt Nine E-20, it's a mountain bike with front suspension. I also have a Cube 400 and a Juiced u500 cargo bike. I recommend spending $3k on a bike with a Yamaha or Bosch motor, it's easy to justify that crazy price if you look at the money you'll save in gas/payments/gym expenses. Most importantly, I enjoy my commute now and I feel like a part of the city in a way that car commuting doesn't give you. Also,…
One of the benefits of cycling to me is the work out that I get twice a day commuting to work. Doesn't the e-bike take the work out of cycling?
You can choose how much help you want from the motor and you normally go faster with a ebike (using a bit less muscle power).
I shaved a few kilos off my weight by using an ebike for a few months.
If you like your bike commute and don't mind getting sweaty you might prefer a normal bike.