Giant Lite Electric for $850

[katmu]

A small LBS apparently still has one of these in my size. They want $850 for it. Is it worth it? I'm thinking this might be a good alternative to converting my Breezer. My commute is currently about 15 miles each way by bike. What is the maintenance like on these? Life expectancy?

[AllenG]

Hell yes! Jump on it. It is the best e bike ever made (saying it is the older bottom bracket motor version, if it is the hub motor version the price is about retail).
I have one that has well over ten thousand miles on the frame and a XtraCycle kit, I haul large loads (100+ pounds) regularly. The motor has not complained once.
25 mile range without a load, 18ish with one. A second battery or topping up at work and you will not have problems with range.

[katmu]

It's the same as this one. They are holding it for me until I can get there to look at it.

http://nycewheels.com/giant-lite-electric-assisted-bike.html

[AllenG]

That's the one. Get it.