Originally Posted by
MikeyMK
I was still comfortable on my commuter when I hurt myself at work, because, electric.
I can't be late. Thankfully I have huge tyres,very heavily armoured. I can hit anything - kerbs, glass, whatever.
Obviously I can carry shopping. It's not a commuter if you cant.
Commuting is s chore, it's not a sunny Sunday afternoon job. Rain, snow, 5am, you've just gotta get on with it. A bomb-proof electric cargo bike is the answer. No compromises. No **** brakes, tiny tyres, plastic frame, or general trophyism. You need something that cannot fail.
I think e-bikes could be great for commuting. Casual bikers or those with medical issues can do hilly or longer commutes with only moderate effort; stronger riders might appreciate not having to get sweaty in hot weather & needing to change clothes when arriving at work. E-bikes often come with nice commuter features like fenders, suspension forks, lights etc.