I got real mad at a journalist who described e-bikes like they all cost $5000+ a couple years ago because I've had 2 e-bikes that each cost under $1000 and regular bikes that cost the same.
I am absolutely lusting after fancy e-bikes that cost more than $5000 but that's like.. a high luxury e-bike that can fit my golden retriever in the basket in the front for rides across the Golden Gate Bridge to campgrounds. I remain annoyed that those are depicted as normal - they're a totally different class of bike.
