Originally Posted by
alloo
Maybe this might happen. Maybe people will repack battery packs that will increase range. Over the long run, ebike prices will go down and capabilities will increase and get better. Why would you want an old ebike? Because you can afford it. I think ebikes will be like computers more than bicycles. Why? Because the electrical aspects will improve. The ebike is in its infancy stage of development. Expectations will increase forcing bicycle manufacturers to up their game? Increase in features, range, speed, drives, brakes, drive train. We will see.
More likely the case that the "improvements" will be more stringent regulations after this current shockwave of new tech has seasoned in a bit. Hefty safety implementation to limit speed, throttling acceleration capabilities, wattage/amp limiters, age restrictions enforced, ORV cert requirements, the whole 9ner. Should that all happen, the hoard of regular bicycles will continue on & those lurking for a cheap karbun deal will be waiting a while longer... Might have to settle for a shattered frame.