oldfart1962

this gripping subject causes too much friction, I think I'll stop and hope my comment just fades away

So I wonder if he mows his own yard and what kinda shenanigans are afoot if he does. Crazy manuals and stoppies,gapping the flower beds

Like 99% of everyone else... "want -vs- need" applies to batteries and any number of other technical bling things. A bike can be incredibly simple and very capable with very little tech. Even though I'm an old fat dude I refuse to buy a battery "assisted" bike as I can't imagine not hauling my fat ass up the hill to earn my turns down, even if it means fewer round trips. If I want something with a motor I'll go hop on my son's CR450F and play.