>>1358132>Within the next 5 to 7 years 90% of bicycle commuters are going to use electric.[citation needed]
I work at an ebike (and ecargo) shop as well and I find that number hyperbolic given the current price barrier. Even the "affordable" ($2500usd) quality ebikes bikes with good systems are held back by the fact that they are in essence $400 bikes with $2000 e-assist systems bolted onto them. Also the idea that quality ebikes will become as affordable as a $500 big-brand "acoustic" hybrid within 5-7 years got a sensible chuckle out of me.
>nb4 Radpower and other garbage optionsSee you in 6-18 months when your dropouts are ripped open and/or your rim is torn apart by your hub motor (assuming the whole system doesn't just die on you before then.)
