YouTube glorifies riding e-bikes but ownership is a much different story. Let’s talk about what people don’t want to discuss. E-bikes seem cool on social media or you may have seen a bunch of people riding them in your city, but there are many reasons not to buy one. Consider the full list before spending money on an ebike. Avoid buyer’s remorse.

1:10 Categories of people looking to buy electric bikes. Which do you fall into?
2:15 Be particularly careful if you fall into the "curious of up and coming products" category.
3:19 Reason #1 Takes up a lot of space.
4:05 Reason #2 Will cost much more than you expect. Tax and accessories.
5:50 Reason #3 You may not really have enough time to actually ride.
6:45 Reason #4 Batteries require maintenance!
7:44 Reason #5 Repairs and general maintenance possibly not available near you.
8:50 Reason #6 Transport with a car may require additional purchases. e.g. hitch and rack.
9:45 Ideal category of buyer for e-bikes
11:13 If you still want an electric bike, here are your WARNINGS.
12:30 Biggest regret people have when buying an ebike.
14:04 Ebikes will NOT give you exercise.
14:35 Ebikes will NOT save you money unless.
15:04 Exceptions where you will save money.