Originally Posted by
TinyBear
I am not looking for commuting as works 40kms away and I start at 6am. So I commute by motorcycle in summer and car in winter. I want something for exercise and fun. And that’s a huge cost for a single use item.
When I'm tempted, which happens, I look at something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Thegreatshopm.../dp/B07MD7MD9Q and then a cheaper (lower capacity) battery like
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DR898GR/
$135 for the motor and $230 for the battery, put it on your MTB if you have one or pick up one used or online. All-in cost could be as low as $600. I wouldn't expect that motor to last, maybe no longer than the battery, but it would be fine for kicking around on the bike.