Today I dropped into Belleville's CdnTire to check out the Schwinn electric bikes that had just gone on sale. Mike helped me out and gave me wonderful advice regarding cycling the TransCanadaTrail.
I see the Schwinn I-Zip Comfort E-bike as being a major help in CO2 reductions once they catch on with the public. Check them out for yourself.
You can pedal or let them do all the work. The battery pack is good for 30 km, and you can recharge at home, the office, or in your vehicle (with a converter) if you take them camping. They go up to 28 km/hr, the legal limit for E-bikes being 32. And they are affordable; much more economical than a car; for use in moderate to warm weather. Could save you a lot of money over time, and help the environment immensely at the same time.
Perhaps the government will finally wake up and give incentives.
However, E-bikes do not fill my needs. They are heavy, cumbersome and require more energy input from me that they would give me back, for long distance. At least, these ones are.
I'm in the market for a good touring bicycle still.
If I were working in the same town that I lived in, I would definitely get an E-bike.
These E-bikes will comfortably take you all about town, and cheaply.
They seem to be a wonderful idea/item for townies, and even seniors. Although, so is having a golf cart, which also should be widely available and affordable, but aren't.
All in good time!
Karen
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