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>very limited cargo capacity
>cannot carry passengers at all
>typical power output of 0.2hp, meaning you wouldn't really want to carry cargo or passengers anyway
>no protection from the elements whatsoever
>needs constant (albeit simple) maintenance to not lose efficiency
>have to power it yourself, so you arrive at your destination tired, hungry and covered in sweat. This also gives you a real world range of only about 40 miles, and you'll take half the day to get there.
>top speed of maybe 30mph downhill with the wind behind you, real world performance is less than 15mph
>seat feels like a colonoscopy
>other vehicles show no respect and expect you to behave as a pedestrian
>extremely easy to steal, and usually no consequences for those who steal it
>all the disadvantages of a personal vehicle, namely being responsible for maintenance, risk of theft or damage, having to find somewhere to park it
>none of the advantages like a cargo area, shelter from the elements, ability to carry passengers or a comfortable seat
It seems like bicycles are very good for exercise and recreation, but as actual transportation they fall flat on their face.
>cannot carry passengers at all
>typical power output of 0.2hp, meaning you wouldn't really want to carry cargo or passengers anyway
>no protection from the elements whatsoever
>needs constant (albeit simple) maintenance to not lose efficiency
>have to power it yourself, so you arrive at your destination tired, hungry and covered in sweat. This also gives you a real world range of only about 40 miles, and you'll take half the day to get there.
>top speed of maybe 30mph downhill with the wind behind you, real world performance is less than 15mph
>seat feels like a colonoscopy
>other vehicles show no respect and expect you to behave as a pedestrian
>extremely easy to steal, and usually no consequences for those who steal it
>all the disadvantages of a personal vehicle, namely being responsible for maintenance, risk of theft or damage, having to find somewhere to park it
>none of the advantages like a cargo area, shelter from the elements, ability to carry passengers or a comfortable seat
It seems like bicycles are very good for exercise and recreation, but as actual transportation they fall flat on their face.
