Originally Posted by
tyrion
But e-bikes are cheaper than cars. Those that can transition from cars to e-bikes will save a lot of money. Those that can't afford a car might be able to afford an e-bike.
And regular bikes are even cheaper than e-bikes. And skateboards are cheaper than regular bikes..and shoes are even cheaper than skateboards.
Yet, I havent seen any mass exodus from the ranks of vehicle drivers towards cycling (or skateboarding, or walking...).
The deck is stacked against cycling as a form of transportation in the US in a lot of ways. City design (huge areas of suburbs, with large distances to travel). Lack of cycling infrastructure. Poor weather across much of the country. This is without getting into the cultural and political impediments to cycling gaining traction here, that
don't exist to the same extent in many areas overseas.
I think the next 'thing' will be another niche category of enthusiast cycling. Maybe the next big thing will be 'Mulch.' Or Pea Gravel.