Originally Posted by
350htrr
This is why the E-Assist bike exists, the best od both worlds IMO...

One too many hills, 5 miles too far, who cares, not me. I

my E-Assist bike.

These are really growing in The Netherlands, especially for older folk. I think for a lot of them they make the difference between being able to ride somewhere and not. As you said, the same applies for people with a commute that's just a bit too long or a bit too hilly. Or maybe even a lot too long and a lot too hilly.