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CommonJoe 12/02/22 10:59:47 AM #1:	Why do you hate the environment? Im poor I hate the dolphins I hate the whales Im addicted to cars Fuck cars bro Why do you hate the environment? - Results (23 votes) Im poor 39.13% (9 votes) 9 I hate the dolphins 13.04% (3 votes) 3 I hate the whales 13.04% (3 votes) 3 Im addicted to cars 17.39% (4 votes) 4 Fuck cars bro 17.39% (4 votes) 4 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/1/8/AAPF7PAAD8a-.jpg Granted I have the most basic bitch ebike there is, but even so. Things got enough power in it that it scared the shit out of me when i rode it the first time. Basically shit my pants so hard I immediately bought a $200 helmet to protect my head. --- I shouldnt be approaching 30 and preparing for life as a climate refugee. <cite>CommonJoe posted [p:969859839] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote> Why do you hate the environment? Im poor I hate the dolphins I hate the whales Im addicted to cars Fuck cars bro Vote View Results Why do you hate the environment? - Results (23 votes) Im poor 39.13% (9 votes) 9 I hate the dolphins 13.04% (3 votes) 3 I hate the whales 13.04% (3 votes) 3 Im addicted to cars 17.39% (4 votes) 4 Fuck cars bro 17.39% (4 votes) 4 Show Voting Form function poll_vote() { var vote_option = $("input[name='poll_vote']:checked").val(); if(!vote_option) return; $.ajax({ type: 'POST', url: '/ajax/forum_poll_vote', data: { option: vote_option, board: '400', topic: '80259573', message: '0', key: '014ebf32' }, success: function(response) { if(response.error) { alert(response.error); } else { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").html(response.html).show(); } } }); } function view_results_legacy() { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").show(); } function hide_results_legacy() { $("#poll_results").hide(); $("#poll_vote").show(); } https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/1/8/AAPF7PAAD8a-.jpg Granted I have the most basic bitch ebike there is, but even so. Things got enough power in it that it scared the shit out of me when i rode it the first time. Basically shit my pants so hard I immediately bought a $200 helmet to protect my head. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 12/02/22 11:04:52 AM #2:	Price point. But I do want one. The Battery catching fire is a concern as well. But ya, I have been thinking of getting one. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:969859944] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Price point. But I do want one. The Battery catching fire is a concern as well. But ya, I have been thinking of getting one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ranting__Nord 12/02/22 11:07:05 AM #3:	Baby it's cold outside. --- I'll think of a sig later. <cite>Ranting__Nord posted [p:969859988] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Baby it's cold outside.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 12/02/22 11:07:28 AM #4:	I don't see the cost-effectiveness over a manual bike. There's a foldy on woot right now that's almost decently-priced. https://www.woot.com/offers/voyager-ebike-radius-pro-foldable-new <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:969859997] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>I don't see the cost-effectiveness over a manual bike.There's a foldy on woot right now that's almost decently-priced.https://www.woot.com/offers/voyager-ebike-radius-pro-foldable-new</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 12/02/22 11:08:05 AM #5:	Because I live 15 miles from my office and I'm not trying to do that commute on an ebike >_> --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:969860007] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Because I live 15 miles from my office and I'm not trying to do that commute on an ebike >_></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZevLoveDOOM 12/02/22 11:08:07 AM #6:	cause i got an electric scooter already. lol <cite>ZevLoveDOOM posted [p:969860009] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>cause i got an electric scooter already. lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonJoe 12/02/22 11:08:33 AM #7:	SiO4 posted... The Battery catching fire is a concern as well. Yeah if you cheap out and buy direct from China. You pay a premium buying stateside but it generally comes with the benefit that the battery isn't a death trap. --- I shouldnt be approaching 30 and preparing for life as a climate refugee. <cite>CommonJoe posted [p:969860019] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>SiO4 posted... </cite><quote>The Battery catching fire is a concern as well.</quote>Yeah if you cheap out and buy direct from China. You pay a premium buying stateside but it generally comes with the benefit that the battery isn't a death trap. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 12/02/22 11:10:07 AM #8:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/3/1/AASrCoAAD8bL.jpg heres my ebike trololol --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:969860050] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/3/1/AASrCoAAD8bL.jpg heres my ebike trololol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheOnionKnight 12/02/22 11:10:15 AM #9:	I have a regular old bicycle. Never ridden an ebike. --- The owls are not what they seem. <cite>TheOnionKnight posted [p:969860052] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>I have a regular old bicycle. Never ridden an ebike.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 12/02/22 11:10:22 AM #10:	Questionmarktarius posted... I don't see the cost-effectiveness over a manual bike. There's a foldy on woot right now that's almost decently-priced. https://www.woot.com/offers/voyager-ebike-radius-pro-foldable-new It's about the ease of travel. CommonJoe posted... Yeah if you cheap out and buy direct from China. You pay a premium buying stateside but it generally comes with the benefit that the battery isn't a death trap. Ya, I tend to be a Trek homer, and their line-up is not cheap. --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:969860057] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite><quote>I don't see the cost-effectiveness over a manual bike.There's a foldy on woot right now that's almost decently-priced.https://www.woot.com/offers/voyager-ebike-radius-pro-foldable-new</quote>It's about the ease of travel. CommonJoe posted...</cite><quote>Yeah if you cheap out and buy direct from China. You pay a premium buying stateside but it generally comes with the benefit that the battery isn't a death trap. </quote>Ya, I tend to be a Trek homer, and their line-up is not cheap.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
a-c-a-b 12/02/22 11:13:13 AM #11:	Never felt the need. I ride a regular bike pretty much daily from spring to fall. I mostly do it for transportation, but I do enjoy riding and the exercise I get from it. --- Save for your doomed future <cite>a-c-a-b posted [p:969860105] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Never felt the need.I ride a regular bike pretty much daily from spring to fall. I mostly do it for transportation, but I do enjoy riding and the exercise I get from it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonJoe 12/02/22 11:13:16 AM #12:	SiO4 posted... It's about the ease of travel Its also fun to just zoom around which encourages using it more, improving health prospects in the process. --- I shouldnt be approaching 30 and preparing for life as a climate refugee. <cite>CommonJoe posted [p:969860108] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>SiO4 posted... </cite><quote>It's about the ease of travel</quote>Its also fun to just zoom around which encourages using it more, improving health prospects in the process. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bluezero 12/02/22 11:14:07 AM #13:	The cost of entry is $750 --- i7-12700F - 3080 - 32GB 3200 - 1440p Ultrawide <cite>bluezero posted [p:969860122] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>The cost of entry is $750</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MarthGoomba 12/02/22 11:16:40 AM #14:	Because they're loud --- https://i.imgur.com/m6Rgs8D.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qUMZhdW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LACtH6q.jpg <cite>MarthGoomba posted [p:969860173] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Because they're loud</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonJoe 12/02/22 11:16:58 AM #15:	MarthGoomba posted... Because they're loud ??? --- I shouldnt be approaching 30 and preparing for life as a climate refugee. <cite>CommonJoe posted [p:969860178] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>MarthGoomba posted... </cite><quote>Because they're loud</quote>???</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 12/02/22 11:17:46 AM #16:	MarthGoomba posted... Because they're loud theyre silent, which definitely makes them a higher risk imo https://youtu.be/wM8Xli2KTzI --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:969860198] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>MarthGoomba posted... </cite><quote>Because they're loud</quote>theyre silent, which definitely makes them a higher risk imo https://youtu.be/wM8Xli2KTzI</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bishop_Hastur 12/02/22 11:18:59 AM #17:	Cause there are other equally ridiculous things to spend money on that I'd rather have. --- Have you seen the Yellow Sign? Quando omni flunkus moritati <cite>Bishop_Hastur posted [p:969860217] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Cause there are other equally ridiculous things to spend money on that I'd rather have.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Damn_Underscore 12/02/22 11:21:04 AM #18:	lww99 posted... theyre silent, which definitely makes them a higher risk imo https://youtu.be/wM8Xli2KTzI If I had one I would definitely avoid main roads like one in the thumbnail or highways obviously --- ...to make my way in the world as a music man <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:969860256] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>lww99 posted... </cite><quote>theyre silent, which definitely makes them a higher risk imo https://youtu.be/wM8Xli2KTzI</quote>If I had one I would definitely avoid main roads like one in the thumbnail or highways obviously</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MarthGoomba 12/02/22 11:21:43 AM #19:	lww99 posted... theyre silent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhp-42ReTtA 80+ decibels isn't silent --- https://i.imgur.com/m6Rgs8D.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qUMZhdW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LACtH6q.jpg <cite>MarthGoomba posted [p:969860272] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>lww99 posted... </cite><quote>theyre silent</quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhp-42ReTtA80+ decibels isn't silent</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CommonJoe 12/02/22 11:23:18 AM #20:	Damn_Underscore posted... If I had one I would definitely avoid main roads like one in the thumbnail or highways obviously Indeed. The only reason I ride up and down the main road where I am is because theres both a concrete barrier and a ditch between the road and the sidewalk. I also just don't use bike lanes. It is peak idiocy to put bikes on the same roads as cars and ultimately theres not a lot of pedestrians for me to inconvenience so, sidewalks it is. --- I shouldnt be approaching 30 and preparing for life as a climate refugee. <cite>CommonJoe posted [p:969860309] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Damn_Underscore posted... </cite><quote>If I had one I would definitely avoid main roads like one in the thumbnail or highways obviously</quote>Indeed. The only reason I ride up and down the main road where I am is because theres both a concrete barrier and a ditch between the road and the sidewalk. I also just don't use bike lanes. It is peak idiocy to put bikes on the same roads as cars and ultimately theres not a lot of pedestrians for me to inconvenience so, sidewalks it is. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lww99 12/02/22 11:24:37 AM #21:	MarthGoomba posted... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhp-42ReTtA 80+ decibels isn't silent silent next to traffic noise basically. --- http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/nhottbarbwire/owningroad_zps2333f502.gif <cite>lww99 posted [p:969860336] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>MarthGoomba posted... </cite><quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhp-42ReTtA80+ decibels isn't silent</quote>silent next to traffic noise basically. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacadamianNut3 12/02/22 11:26:26 AM #22:	Because I don't currently have a death wish dealing with the shit drivers and no bike lanes in this area --- Roll Tide & Go Irish <cite>MacadamianNut3 posted [p:969860370] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Because I don't currently have a death wish dealing with the shit drivers and no bike lanes in this area</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aressar 12/02/22 11:32:00 AM #23:	Although I travel by bicycle almost daily, I dont quite travel far enough do warrant the purchase of an e-bike. --- One time, CE triggered me so hard with their objectively wrong opinions that I accidentally punched myself in the balls. <cite>Aressar posted [p:969860485] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Although I travel by bicycle almost daily, I dont quite travel far enough do warrant the purchase of an e-bike.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kami_no_Kami 12/02/22 11:36:53 AM #24:	Expensive Id feel worried about riding them in rain or snow My works too far away It seems dangerous to use them on the road (the only reason motorcycles get a pass is because theyre loud so cars know theyre coming and even that doesnt protect them a lot of the time) Sidewalks are a no-go for me due to my location (frankly, even if I lived in the country, I wouldnt want to risk hitting pedestrians with a vehicle that could travel that fast, so Id slow to a crawl around every curve and, at that point, why not just get a regular bike?) <cite>Kami_no_Kami posted [p:969860569] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>ExpensiveId feel worried about riding them in rain or snowMy works too far awayIt seems dangerous to use them on the road (the only reason motorcycles get a pass is because theyre loud so cars know theyre coming and even that doesnt protect them a lot of the time)Sidewalks are a no-go for me due to my location (frankly, even if I lived in the country, I wouldnt want to risk hitting pedestrians with a vehicle that could travel that fast, so Id slow to a crawl around every curve and, at that point, why not just get a regular bike?)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightHawKnight 12/02/22 11:50:24 AM #25:	MacadamianNut3 posted... Because I don't currently have a death wish dealing with the shit drivers and no bike lanes in this area Even with bike lanes shit drivers will try to kill you. --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:969860875] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>MacadamianNut3 posted... </cite><quote>Because I don't currently have a death wish dealing with the shit drivers and no bike lanes in this area</quote>Even with bike lanes shit drivers will try to kill you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BuckVanHammer 12/02/22 11:53:38 AM #26:	I've been eyeballing zero e motorcycles for awhile but the range needs to improve a bit. --- Minimal, yet feature rich. https://imgur.com/bphehs8 <cite>BuckVanHammer posted [p:969860936] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>I've been eyeballing zero e motorcycles for awhile but the range needs to improve a bit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 12/02/22 11:54:32 AM #27:	BuckVanHammer posted... but the range needs to improve a bit At least with an electric bicycle, you aren't stranded when the battery farts out. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:969860964] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>BuckVanHammer posted... </cite><quote>but the range needs to improve a bit</quote>At least with an electric bicycle, you aren't stranded when the battery farts out.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Payzmaykr 12/02/22 11:55:48 AM #28:	I ride a normal bike because I get exercise from it. The reason I havent invested in an electric bike for transportation is the fact that we have snow sometimes eight months of the year. <cite>Payzmaykr posted [p:969860995] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>I ride a normal bike because I get exercise from it. The reason I havent invested in an electric bike for transportation is the fact that we have snow sometimes eight months of the year. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BuckVanHammer 12/02/22 11:58:33 AM #29:	Questionmarktarius posted... At least with an electric bicycle, you aren't stranded when the battery farts out. True. Specifically I want a dirt bike. I'd never ride a motorcycle or bike with city traffic. --- Minimal, yet feature rich. https://imgur.com/bphehs8 <cite>BuckVanHammer posted [p:969861054] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite><quote>At least with an electric bicycle, you aren't stranded when the battery farts out.</quote>True. Specifically I want a dirt bike. I'd never ride a motorcycle or bike with city traffic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nirvanas_Nox 12/02/22 12:02:54 PM #30:	Ranting__Nord posted... Baby it's cold outside. This and the price --- Make sure not to bleed over the discs.- Xiciassa NOT IN MY CANTINA! - Bartender <cite>Nirvanas_Nox posted [p:969861147] in Why aren't... [t:80259573]...</cite> <quote>Ranting__Nord posted... </cite><quote>Baby it's cold outside.</quote>This and the price</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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