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micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility

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Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!

"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.

micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"

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Been considering a belt driven commuter and wanted to see what you all thought. Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

When I bought an e-bike for my commute I decided to splurge on one with a belt and I regret nothing. You spend less time messing with it and the bike is a lot nicer to work on when you don't have to worry about getting grease all over your hands. If I was to buy a regular bike I'd see if something with a belt was available within my price range because I like it that much better.

Mind you, I had that bike for less than two years at this point. I don't know how a belt behaves in the long run.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Any idea how many miles you have on it so far?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

769 km (478 mi). I do a lot of work from home so the bike doesn't see very heavy use.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

Yeah, that belt will probably last you for years lol