@shep @Denny Without a slew of disclaimers and category narrowing and all that, I would say vulnerability is the biggest, perhaps unconsidered, pitfall of e-bikes.

A flat on an e-bike means pushing a 70lb bike, usually with a very uncooperative snarled up tire, back to wherever you must. Even with walk assist it is an endurance test. Add an incline and groceries and now it’s an Uber ride (if the bike is foldable).

You are faster and quieter than anyone else in a lot of urban traffic (30mph max) and will suffer more than anything you hit or that hits you. Have a horn or bell (or yell!) and probably wear a helmet if you’re in traffic a lot.

Constant innovation and market pressures keep prices dropping and pushing features to become standards (e.g. hydro brakes), which is great overall but means you benefit from knowing what you want to do with it before you buy, cuz resale is probably limited, at least in the low end.

My scenario is one in which: the glider is my main transportation vehicle, so it must be serviceable; the terrain here is mostly gentle and visually predictable (long desert views); and, I am a fairly fit, adventurous, and experienced pilot.

Good luck with your adventures!