"It's hard to remember now that people used to be skeptical about electric bikes. Cyclists didn't want unlicensed motor vehicles in bike lanes; people who didn't bike found them to be dangerous. Even as more people adopt them to deal with carbon emissions or traffic, ebikes still have many issues. Cheap ones are impossible to repair. The nice ones have gut-punch prices, especially if this is your second or third vehicle. They have a learning curve when it comes to riding."
"I've been reviewing electric bikes for years and, as many reviewers do, tend to evaluate them as an assemblage of different specs. High-quality proprietary frame, Bosch motor, safety certifications? More expensive. Direct-to-consumer, cheap brakes, no safety certifications? Less expensive. In my defense, this is the way that all bikes-not just electric ones-are marketed and sold. When Chris Yu, president of Rivian micromobility spinoff Also, asked me to guess how much the company's new ebike costs, given its capabilities,"
Preorders are open for the Also TM-B ebike, which starts under $4,000 and ships next year. Also is a Rivian micromobility spinoff launching the base TM-B along with TM-B Performance, TM-B Limited Launch Edition, and two quad cargo vehicles. Early public concerns about ebikes included unlicensed motors in bike lanes and safety for non-bikers. Common ebike problems include unrepairable cheap models, high prices for premium models, and a riding learning curve. Component choices such as proprietary frames, Bosch motors, and safety certifications often drive higher prices, while direct-to-consumer builds reduce cost.
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