Article Why are E-Bikes becoming So Expensive?

[BenRoberts_EMTB]

I’m guessing I’m not the the only one waiting for a new bike right now?







“When ebikes get cheaper I’ll get one”



How many times have you heard this said by friends or colleagues that still don’t get the whole EMTB thing? If their mental barrier to entry is the price then there’s a good chance they may never get around to buying one. Why? Well, chances are your reluctant friend may never see premium brand ebikes for sale cheaper than in 2021.



Whilst we are seeing a handful of great value, direct sales brands; Vitus, YT, Canyon and now Saracen to name just a few, the general cost of ebikes still appear to be rising year on year.



In this video I discuss the major reasons for these price rises and whether now is the right time to buy a new ebike.



Enjoy.

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[Zimmerframe]

Nice vid. I like the new co-presenter.

 

[1oldfart]

I hope a decent manufacturer offers a decent 9 speeds, no frills
at a reasonable price. Maybe a 29+ HT?

 

[smtkelly]

I think we'll not see any leveling off till 2023 then you might see some break away brands/industry disruption zag instead of zig and we'll see some big optioned budget bangers.

 

[Endurip]

Good points there!

That exploding man was hilarious - do you have a link?

 

[chamaruco]

i'm going to start this new screaming method to defend me from phone marketing calls as the madame in the video

 

[EME]

Lot more simple answer. That analysis is way-too - up - my butt.

Simple fact is Pricks like Me started buying them.

LiKe my Post if you recognise yourself in me. Dislike / frown if you are a real eeb-er of more than 2 years standing.

 

[Gary]

because you waited too long making up too many stupid excuses when you should have just bought one 3 years ago?

*disclaimer: Haven't watched the video, simply answering the title question

 

[EME]

because you waited too long making up too many stupid excuses when you should have just bought one 3 years ago?

*disclaimer: Haven't watched the video, simply answering the title question

Touchee .. but you assume some of us could spell TBM 3 years ago .. let alone be wired on the subject .

 

[BenRoberts_EMTB]

Good points there!

That exploding man was hilarious - do you have a link?

 

[Eddy Current]

Everything is becoming more expensive. It’s called inflation