Hardly a couple of days go past without more reports of assisted bikes. This time it’s something a bit more exciting that’s hit our highly sensitive internet fishing net.
If the idea of a $35000 electric bike wasn’t thrilling enough for you (perhaps money is nothing to you and the there’s no buzz from spending it in wads?) then how about a jet powered bike? far more interesting than a simple electric engine you can power past other road users in a blur of acceleration. And then probably run into the side of a bus at the next traffic lights. Still, I’d be happy to be overtaken by a jet, which undoubtedly requires a bit more skill to stay on board than an electric lazy-bike.
I guess it will certainly shorten your commute time – or possibly your time before arriving in hospital – and should mean you get to snag that all important bike parking place. Admittedly this time of year isn’t when bike racks fill up, but that extra boost will be important in the summer (and the heat form the engine probably a bonus in the winter) to get you a spot. Unless, of course, you are the Director of Transportation in Tuscon, Arizona, when you won’t have to worry about any of this as you have your own reserved bike rack.
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