Should I Get A New Manual Bike & Upgrades Or Foldable E-Bike & Upgrades

Per my last post, I'm considering one of the 2 options above due to the theft incident earlier today. For the latter option, I'll make sure the e-bike has a cargo rack built-in and from now on I'll just use a larger delivery bag for storing stuff instead of 2 baskets. As for the locks, I'm only going to get those U style ones that are very durable and secure, as PIN and standard bike locks won't really deter bike theives that much. I'm also gonna ask stores and the local mall if they're fine with me bringing in the e-bike, so long as I don't ride it inside and have it folded up.

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Iwillwait · M

E bike are not bikes, they're basically a scooter, (what's the point?)

uikakarotuevegeta · 26-30

@Iwillwait the foldable ones yeah are like scooters, but other e-bikes are literally just bicycles with an electric motor and battery attached

Iwillwait · M

@uikakarotuevegeta Again, "What's the point of the bike?"

uikakarotuevegeta · 26-30

@Iwillwait e-scooters can't be pedalled if the battery dies and also they can't carry as much load as a bicycle, since I'm a courier for UberEats

Iwillwait · M

@uikakarotuevegeta I would not bother with anything that has a battery or is pedal assist, seems absolutely pointless.

uikakarotuevegeta · 26-30

@Iwillwait i don't have a license and it's not profitable to deliver by car; motorcycle would take awhile for me to acquire a license for and it might also get stolen idk

Iwillwait · M

@uikakarotuevegeta I was not aware you're trying to use the bike for delivery for $. That changes everything.