I bought a Pedego electric bike this summer to replace a car.
I work from home, and there are many stores, restaurants, my Dr, etc. within a 30min e-bike ride, so we tried this experiment.
It's working out rather well in Myrtle Beach, SC.
My bike did cost me over $3k, however I too went through the process of evaluating what it would cost to build my own. aconsidering my weight (300lbs) The Pedego Stretch was one of the few bikes designed to handle that weight, and has the largest battery in the Pedego lineup. I've been happy with my purchase (including 0% APR financing for 1 year - making it a cheaper monthly payment than the lease I traded in - and that cost goes to $0 this coming summer).
It definitely opened up possibilities beyond a standard bike, and removed the feeling of being 'trapped' while working from home with no car while my wife has it at work.
I work from home, and there are many stores, restaurants, my Dr, etc. within a 30min e-bike ride, so we tried this experiment.
It's working out rather well in Myrtle Beach, SC.
My bike did cost me over $3k, however I too went through the process of evaluating what it would cost to build my own. aconsidering my weight (300lbs) The Pedego Stretch was one of the few bikes designed to handle that weight, and has the largest battery in the Pedego lineup. I've been happy with my purchase (including 0% APR financing for 1 year - making it a cheaper monthly payment than the lease I traded in - and that cost goes to $0 this coming summer).
It definitely opened up possibilities beyond a standard bike, and removed the feeling of being 'trapped' while working from home with no car while my wife has it at work.