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Old 04-17-18, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CliffordK
I'm not sure "inexpensive" is part of it.

I'm seeing estimates of $1000 to $5000 per bicycle. Plus, a bunch for every bicycle rack spot.

Part of it will be to minimize continuing maintenance, but as the Chinese notes indicate, they won't be entirely maintenance free.

Someone's making a bundle. They are not worth that even with the GPS tracking.
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