Originally Posted by
Slaninar
Decent 50 cc two stroke can go over 20.000 km before needing a rebuild.
Full rebuild cost 50 euros here, for my 50 cc scooter.
For the OP's use - low mileage, so no worries about autonomy, I'd go electric.
Or HTFU and ride a regular bicycle up hills!
Out of curiosity, what is the ballpark price of a good 50cc two stroke that lasts 12,500 miles? Buying a kit engine or even decent engine from Harbor Freight, I wouldn't expect it to last anywhere near that.
I'd go electric also, chain drive if I wanted to spend the $$ or one of the wheel kits for convenience.