Originally Posted by
veganbikes
That bike was meant to be an e-bike, maybe not a great one but it is not a great candidate for much other than a lower initial cost cruiser e-bike.
This is the style of bike I like. They made a few significantly lighter cruisers recently, but none of them are currently available at an affordable price.
Originally Posted by veganbikes
There are plenty of more suitable bikes with better components that will be easier to ride.
See above.
Originally Posted by veganbikes
Having such a heavy bike without battery means it is going to be less stable and less practical for most rides aside from slow casual cruising in a flat area like a beach.
That's what this style of bike was intended for. There are many vintage bikes that are heavier.
Originally Posted by veganbikes
Putting a bunch of money towards it doesn't really make sense the derailleur on it isn't great but it matches the rest of the bike and the price point they were intending to hit.
This was a $2000 bike back in 2017, not a cheap one.