Is getting an electric-bicycle a good idea?

Question

Since most companies don't pay 

enough to live on, we can't afford cars. 

Is riding to work on an 

electric-bicycle a good idea?  

Answer 1

If you live where year round biking is possible and you don't have a bunch of kids to cart around all the time an electric bike would be a great transportation option.

Answer 2

I used a gas powered scooter for long time. They get 90 miles to the gallon and they're so simple you can fix them yourself. It's like a really fast bicycle.

Answer 3

I have one.  They aren't cheap and you'll get what you pay for.  If you can go without buying a car, do so.  I save a lot of money but I don't have the luxury of staying dry and/or warm.

Answer 4

Yes, and you'll be helping towards the reduction of global pollution.