The Future of E-Bikes
He starts off with the presumption that having a mechanical drivetrain is an abomination, rather than an asset.<p>For many, being able to pedal, but not being required to pedal all the time, is one of the main reasons to use an e-bike in the first place. There are little cars and golf carts that could otherwise replace bikes.<p>And as far as the tires - get Kevlar tires. They have tremendous range and it&#x27;s cheaper than the tires you save, even ignoring the time and hassle of switching tires on an ebike.  It adds some drag, but nothing that you feel.