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[cycomanic]

Why would your ebike only last 2 years? I would say even if someone doesn't take care at all for their bike it should last 4 years minimum (and much longer on average).

[maxerickson → cycomanic]

The idea is to ridiculously overestimate the e-bike cost. If you do that and still come out ahead, there's a good case for it.

[dghlsakjg → cycomanic]

Right? My $2k e-bike has lasted far longer than that with a $5 bottle of oil and a few $20 inner-tubes. I spend more for 1 tank of gas than I have on that e-bike for maintenance in 4 years.