Barriers to the growth of electric bikes
The main barried must be lack of awareness / information (but not on this forum!)
Price must also be a large factor
Range, although getting better
Weight including battery, again getting better (often more of a problem for those who chose lectric bikes becaue of medical conditions or problems riding normal bikes)
Purchase methods - buying over the net is new to many and relatively high proces mean that some must be scared away
Aftersales and servicing - again few suppliers means paying for the bykes to be sent back and damage could be caused - can scare people away
Trains, not just electric bikes, in my area bikes are not allowed during commuter rush
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