So, I've been in deep pursuit to discover an alternative method to get to work, and just an all around different way to travel through York. The reason: riding in a car is good for only one thing - getting acquainted with new music. But, there are other times where one can do that. So that removes the only good reason to ride a car. So that brings us to this: after two years of driving in and out of work, I've slowly started to formulate what apears to be a somatic, skin-coated inner tube, extending around my midsection, which counteracts all the weight lifting I did at Temple. Unacceptable. So, I devoted the entire month of June to experimenting with public transportation and bike riding, which fused into the hybrid of buscycling! I would bicycle from my house, traveling 5 miles to the nearest bus station, jump on the bus, which relocated me to my next destination, get back off the bus and pedal 10 more miles to my next bus station, where I would catch another bus that would release me, where I would then pedal 2 more miles to my final destination.
When this plan was first developed, it sounded fun, like an exciting adventure, and a great way to get back in shape! Which it was! But it lost its novelty after the initial week. It required a 5 AM wake up call, a 6 AM house departure, just to make sure that i would get to the bus stop (which i would always get there early, fearing the agony of missing the bus). Then, after all the traveling, it wouldn't be until 8:30 AM that I'd finally arrive! Not the most efficient way of getting around, expanding a 30 minute commute into 2 and a half hour race against the clock (although it was nice to be reminded what a heart beat feels like). But regarldess of the inefficient traveling, I was devoted to the month duration of the experiment, even if it was clearly evident that it was a failed experiment after the first week. And then, the ride home was even worst. Conclusion: buscycling is a failure.
So buscycling isn't York county's solution to traveling. But, another solution wasn't far off, as hours of committed research revealed electric bikes. This seemed to be the solution. One charged battery on an e-bike can travel as far as 20 miles, and can boost up to 25 mph. OHM seems to make the sweetest e-bikes, however, I'm in no position to drop $3500 on an e-bike, especially considering that I couldn't even trade my car in for one of these e-bikes. But there appears to be alternative brands in the e-bike industry:
eZee Spring - This pedal-assist badboy can travel as far as 20 miles on a full charge, with the assistance of you breaking a sweat. But, it's a heffer, weighing 65 pounds, slowing your down to only 20 mph, keeping your flowing hair at a minimum. But the price is about half of the OHM's, at $1800. For an additional $200, you can upgrade your battery, which will allow you to hit 30 traveling miles with your pedal assisting.
eZee Forza - This eZee is very similiar to the Spring, but it can scoot a bit quicker at 22 mph, as it will be lighter. The traveling is the same, pedal-assist, which can get you 20+ miles, or if you throw down an extra $200, then you can get the stronger battery, which will last for an additional 10+ miles. I tad higher as far as cost: $1950. But, much more visually prominent, grabbing the attention of nerdy girls from every library and craft store.
BionX electric bike conversion kit - Ok, now this is more for the handy being. The conversion kit is excellent if you already like your wheels. Basically, this is just an attachable battery pack for your bike, with a self-assemble motor. Specs only run average, hitting 20 MPH, and traveling 20+ miles, unless you opt for the upgrade. But the price is steep, $1690 for the 350L, or to upgrade, another $200. At that price, you might at well keep your bike a normal bike, and just buy an eZee, since it comes with a bike, a motor, and a warranty.
So, what it appears is that the enchanted e-bike utopia won't be arriving anytime soon, unless these prices can get reduced, or my stock holdings finally decided to explode, instead of flat lining like they've been for the past 9 weeks.
Until then, i'm stuck in the car.
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