Has anyone tried an el cheapo e-bike commuter for shorter (<15km) commutes? I can potentially bike commute using backroads, but don't want to pay a motorcycle's price for a "help-my-trap".
These ones seem very cheap:
https://www.takealot.com/citi-traveler-e-bike/PLID72153273
And then these also exist
https://www.decathlon.co.za/city-bike-riding/300606-23123-elops-920-e-high-frame-electric-city-bike.html
I like the idea because it can potentially get me to and from work in the same time as full traffic car commute, it feels more environmentally friendly than the 8km/L of my vintage SUV, and the watts will reduce the sweat, hopefully negating the need for a shower.
I'd use my bicycle but then I have to arrange changehouse logistics and ebike feels like less admin.
