desertbikes
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Post by desertbikes on Jan 13, 2020 22:28:58 GMT -7
This just barely qualifies as a bike, however, were I still a city dweller relying on the city transit system, this would be a great option. That's assuming everything I needed to carry would fit in a backpack. At just over $300 it's cheaper than many collapsible bike without a motor!
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Post by lurker on Jan 14, 2020 2:29:11 GMT -7
interesting, if they had these in the store i would definitely give them a look.
they list 2 others at $399. both marked down from 700+, and a couple in the $799 range marked down from 1499, and i think what's happening is we're beginning to see competition and market saturation driving prices down at the higher price ranges. i'm hoping this trend continues,.
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Post by desertbikes on Jan 14, 2020 10:28:42 GMT -7
The others are mostly other vendors. Only buy from Walmart on the wally website or risk buying a screw job, and not in a good way.
But, yeah, these are all Chinese imports so at some point someone will buy a slug (100 or more) & accept a 20% profit. The margins are usually outrageous on "green" products. If you look at the Alibaba website - not Aliexpress - you can pick your most desireable bike configuration, request a quotation FOB mainland Red Chine. Some will give shipping quotes. Regardless, you'll see what I mean about the profit margins. If you're Walmart, & going though third party vendors, you also have to pad the price for loss-probability. i.e. stupid people & bad/poor performing lipo batteries.
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Post by genericmember on Jan 15, 2020 7:32:57 GMT -7
I saw one very similar for $1000 outside a local bike shop.
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Post by lurker on Jan 15, 2020 12:13:30 GMT -7
I saw one very similar for $1000 outside a local bike shop. yes, that's the thing. as troublesome as capitalism can be, there are benefits. as the tech becomes more available, prices will drop. every time i see the title, i think "doohickey". well, whatchamacallit to you, too!
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Post by desertbikes on Jan 15, 2020 19:08:10 GMT -7
Chinese chosen names are often odd. Do-Hike, as in if you buy this you will Do (some) Hiking - cuz it don't work  |
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Post by lurker on Jan 16, 2020 16:56:02 GMT -7
Chinese chosen names are often odd. Do-Hike, as in if you buy this you will Do (some) Hiking - cuz it don't work i'm hoping that's not what they were thinking. i'm actually tempted to order up one of these for the LOTH, who has not ridden her huffy ONCE since it got home. maybe a hub motor would make more sense? if i do, there will be a review. we'll see. |
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Post by desertbikes on Jan 16, 2020 19:33:43 GMT -7
Sounds like an outstanding plan! I was kidding about the name. Mostly...
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