+1

- and great first few posts boob (not).

To answer the OPs question, I got it because it is so cool! Literally and figuratively. I use the throttle to get to work in the morning without sweating. It's often 86 or 87 degrees with 100% humidity when I go to work at 6 AM. Coming home I peddle and use assist. Other times I just enjoy doubling my miles with the same effort as half the miles on my non-electric. The kids use it too and even pick up their friends on it (it is an Xtracycle with Bionx kit).

I haul stuff with it without effort. I use about $5 per work day, or $25/week driving and get zero exercise. The e-bike uses maybe $0.05?? $0.10 at worst.