Background
My personal journey:
- 2012 → July 2020:
- Enthusiastic bike-share (Citibike NYC) user.
- Frequently: take train to a place/event, bike home; 1-way option is nice!
- The bikes are heavy and slow, but convenient.
- July 2020:
- Got a hand-me-down roadbike.
- "I still love Citibike, but this is better for some trips/errands."
- September 2020:
- Want something for grocery runs.
- Bought a "hybrid" (non-electric; a cross between "road" and "mountain" bikes; basically a "city bike"). Revelatory, love it.
- Got lots of bags+accessories to fit different needs (errands/cargo, distance/joy-ride, day in the city, etc.)
- November 2020:
- Still want to try an e-bike.
- Ideally a hauler, that could also fold up for easy storage (my office already had two wall-mounted bikes, but e-bikes are generally too heavy for that).
- Bought a Tern Vektron Q9 (folding + cargo bike).
- December → January 2021:
- E-bikes are revolutionary and I need more 🤩.
- Helping friends+family try+buy.
- Market moving quickly; many fascinating takes on what an "electric bike" can be.
- Bought an electric roadbike and a VanMoof X3 (all-purpose city e-bike).
- June 2021:
- Got a Brompton Electric; small fold + portable, nice for little errands, bringing it inside buildings/restaurants
- 3k total miles, mix of errands, recreation, and longer/overnight trips
Last updated on September 12, 2022