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		acomjean on April 23, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Volkswagen launches its first all-electric SUV, th... I have switched from a normal bike to an ebike. My yearly mileage went from 1000 to 1800. I still use my old non powered bike for short trips. I’ll use the ebike when I’m tired so I end up using it a lot more. You can turn them off the power then your riding around with 30 extra pounds if you need more workout...

zip1234 on April 24, 2021 [–]

Exactly this--I have a bike rack and saddle bags for the ebike. I will get groceries with it. With my regular peddle bike I took it out way less. It is replacing car trips for me now.

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