kmxtornado
10 kW
I pray this poll doesn't start a war or hit a nerve. That's not my intention. I saw something similar on BROL (bentrideronline) and it was interesting to see the results of what people spent on their rides relative to what they make. I suppose it's especially interesting for recumbent and ebike riders b/c the hobby is so expensive and lots of us who get into it, really get into it. Another interesting commonality btw the two is that many riders ride not just out of pure fun but b/c they have a medical need of some sort. There's definitely a lot of variables out there, but we might get a good idea generally speaking.
So that people don't get upset at me.....
THE UNDERSTOOD VARIABLES:
- Obviously if you're younger, perhaps still in college or high school, you may not have a "regular income."
- Maybe you're retired which changes up the number quite a bit.
- Tax rates and income levels are definitely variable throughout the world. (e.g. US vs. non-US or urban vs suburban)
- Some simply have less disposable income b/c they have kids. I'm sure there's tons of other reasons.
- Obviously people ride for different reasons and have no reason to spend above a certain amount.
BUT WHAT IF I....?:
- If you own more than one e-bike, just vote based on your first one and your financial situation at the time.
- If you're married or have dual household income, count only yours.
- If you've spent less than 1%, just put yourself in the 1% category. I forgot to include a sub 1% option. Sorry.
- If you've used an existing (old) bike, go ahead and omit the value of the bike as part of your total cost w/kit.
- If your mod isn't a conversion but a straight up new prebuilt ebike, then use the cost of it as you bought it.
So that people don't get upset at me.....
THE UNDERSTOOD VARIABLES:
- Obviously if you're younger, perhaps still in college or high school, you may not have a "regular income."
- Maybe you're retired which changes up the number quite a bit.
- Tax rates and income levels are definitely variable throughout the world. (e.g. US vs. non-US or urban vs suburban)
- Some simply have less disposable income b/c they have kids. I'm sure there's tons of other reasons.
- Obviously people ride for different reasons and have no reason to spend above a certain amount.
BUT WHAT IF I....?:
- If you own more than one e-bike, just vote based on your first one and your financial situation at the time.
- If you're married or have dual household income, count only yours.
- If you've spent less than 1%, just put yourself in the 1% category. I forgot to include a sub 1% option. Sorry.
- If you've used an existing (old) bike, go ahead and omit the value of the bike as part of your total cost w/kit.
- If your mod isn't a conversion but a straight up new prebuilt ebike, then use the cost of it as you bought it.