What’s your running costs per year?

[Beekeeper]

I’m guessing not £3500 a year to keep your ebike going?

Some of us are, apparently ?

 

[jk-]

I don't worry about things like that, life is to short......

 

[#lazy]

With Covid ,spesh’s price hike and the warranty extension my kenevo has turned a profit this year ?

 

[steve_sordy]

Na na na na na na na (fingers in ears emoji)

 

[Hamina]

I have it all in Excel.

Writing down all expenses doesn't mean you have to do anything. You might find out that to successfully enjoying electric mountain biking costs 100 eur/month. You could automatically withdraw that amount from your monthly paycheck to different bank account to ensure that you have money to cover running costs for your hobby. You might also found out that the money goes to totally different things than you initially predicted.

1. Collect the information in systematic way
2. Analyze
   1. Problem
   2. No Problem
3. Make decisions
   1. Do nothing
   2. Spend less
   3. Spend more
4. Evaluate

 

[The Hodge]

I could add some vehicle running costs to that.. ..accomodation from trips away ..blah blah blah ..but then I'm not in the pub getting pissed up every night ..have given up on going to football matches ..dont do drugs & hookers ..so what else am I going spend my overdraft on ? ?

 

[Mteam]

I'd imagine the running costs are not significantly different to a high spec normal mountain bike - maybe an ebike costs a bit more on drive train parts.

 

[Beekeeper]

My last hobby before e-biking was chess where components would last 1000 years before needing maintenance. I did lose a pawn once but the replacement cost was negligible ♟

 

[Hamina]

I'd imagine the running costs are not significantly different to a high spec normal mountain bike - maybe an ebike costs a bit more on drive train parts.

There might be also a difference when compared money/kilometer.

 

[The EMF]

If I stopped to add it all up I would probably have a heart attack !!!!
Then I wouldn’t be able to ride my bike ??
I’ll keep spending until I can’t ??

 

[steve_sordy]

Knowing how much EXACTLY it cost me to run my bike would not stop me from doing exactly what I'm doing now. When I bought my current motor, I knew that it would probably average 32mpg of petrol instead of the 45mpg of diesel of the previous car. I didn't bother working out how much per year that would cost me, nor work out the likely increased depreciation, I just bought it because I've always wanted one like it.

I have no intention of leaving anything but my house to my kids (and maybe not even that if I come down with something nasty but which doesn't kill me).

If I was in my 30's or 40's, kids to raise, mortgage to pay for, wife to keep in a certain style etc, then yes, this sort of stuff would have greater importance. But I'm retired, almost 70 and my likely active years are declining at an appalling rate! So that is why I'm buying myself a new bike for my birthday!

 

[Tubby G]

So that is why I'm buying myself a new bike for my birthday!

Good for you. So, what bikes have you narrowed your choice down to ?

 

[steve_sordy]

Good for you. So, what bikes have you narrowed your choice down to ?

Merida eOne-Sixty 9000

 

[7869hodgy]

Since collection in April I’ve spent £100-150 on brake pads, cleaning stuff and a seat.

 

[The EMF]

Merida eOne-Sixty 9000

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MTBers don’t grow old…….they buy Ebikes ??….not far behind you on the age thing but hey it’s just a number ??

 

[Nicho]

I did lose a pawn once but the replacement cost was negligible

Did you get it from a pawnbroker?

 

[Husky430]

Did you get it from a pawnbroker?

Love a good Dad joke

 

[Beekeeper]

Did you get it from a pawnbroker?

You should be Knighted for that. A true King of comedy ?

 

[flash]

Merida eOne-Sixty 9000

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Well, I think that's one very sexy bike right there....

Gordon

 

[steve_sordy]

Well, I think that's one very sexy bike right there....

Gordon

Well @flash, they do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

 

[Gary]

Spent £8 on my Emtb so far this year.

Can't be bothered to watch the video so apologies if I'm answering the wrong question.

 

[Gyre]

Spent £8 on my Emtb so far this year.

Ok, I can't resist: Given how frequently you get out to ride, are you barely touching the eMTB or do you get complimentary tires?

 

[#lazy]

Spent £8 on my Emtb so far this year.

Can't be bothered to watch the video so apologies if I'm answering the wrong question.

It was full of crap maths anyway , he forgot to substract energy bars and drinks that we don’t need ??

 

[The Hodge]

Well @flash, they do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

...you mean Flash looks like your new bike ?
Who'd have thought ..eh ! ?

 

[Gary]

Ok, I can't resist: Given how frequently you get out to ride, are you barely touching the eMTB or do you get complimentary tires?

Emtb has 2000+ miles so far this year.
I ride at least twice a day most days. (probably half Emtb and the rest split between my normal roadbike and normal mtbs).
The only thing I've fitted this year is brake pads

 

[RustyMTB]

It was full of crap maths the shit they shill day in, day out for their sponsors .anyway , he forgot to substract energy bars and drinks that we don’t need ??

Amended that to the general arc of G/EMBN content. They are what they are & it's free to watch so not moaning. OTOH, if it's free, then you're the product as the adage goes. Twenty quid on brake pads & eighty on a seized maxle...so far.

 

[Hamina]

Amended that to the general arc of G/EMBN content. They are what they are & it's free to watch so not moaning. OTOH, if it's free, then you're the product as the adage goes. Twenty quid on brake pads & eighty on a seized maxle...so far.

Free to watch doesn't mean free of criticism. When you publish something to internet you make at the same an agreement to receive opinions - good and bad. I think I just misread Rustys post.. sorry

Btw. It never stops to amaze me how much you @Gary get with so little. No gloves, no money and still all the joy. ?

 

[RustyMTB]

I do believe my post included criticism...

 

[Nicho]

You should be Knighted for that.

I was Knighted but I have been keeping the news close to my chess.

 

[Doomanic]

Have you considered an outright purchase rather than multiple short term hire agreements?