Will an Urban Arrow cargo bike really save me money? Numbers breakdown
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- čas přidán 14. 03. 2024
- Welcome to my first proper video. This video explains the steps I took to determine if an Urban Arrow cargo bike would save my family money when used instead of our second car.
If you want to run your own numbers you can download a copy of my spreadsheet here:
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Nice video! You did a pretty good job on factoring in all the variables of the cost. However, the estimates missed one important item: depreciation. Those cars have been losing value ever since you bought them and are losing it with every mile and year. I think once the cost of depreciation of the cars and the residual value of the bike are factored in, you'll find the ROI will come sooner.
Ooh, yeah I didn't think about depreciation. Good point
I'm currently waiting on delivery of my first e-bike. I'm in Ireland but apart from that, I have been looking at videos for e-bike motor and battery servicing and repairs.
I'm guessing there will be a 2 year warranty with the motor and battery on your UA? Possibly more?
I have no idea about North America, but certainly in Europe there are a growing number of independent e-bike motor and battery service centres which will repair, refurbish or replace worn out parts and components for a lot less than fully authorised dealers. Just like with a car and going to an independent garage instead of to the main dealer.
Batteries in particular losing a lot of power can have individual faulty cells replaced instead of the entire battery saving a lot of money.
And with motors, do not subject them to direct water like hoses or power washers and don't let them get immersed in water in floods or anything else. Water ingress is the biggest killer of e-bike motors according to the videos I have watched.
And for keeping dry in wet weather on your new bakfiets I would recommend a good big rain poncho.
It keeps you completely covered AND your battery, motor and electronics on your handlebars. Easy on and easy off.
Stay safe.
Ah man, I've been wondering about getting a poncho. I'm not crazy about how they look but the practicality may win out.
And I'll have to do some research when it comes to servicing my bike. Haven't gotten that far yet, lol
@@KidsAndBicycles Not going to continue bothering you but this is just too funny not to share briefly. Algorithms on CZcams can work in funny ways.
I read your reply to my other video comment and checked your other comment underneath and it was from the newly renamed channel formerly known as bikeshopgirl.
I had actually just left another comment there today about my preference for a bike poncho and actually got a reply with links to Arleigh's preferred rain clothing.
I just thought it was hilarious how the algorithm brought me in contact with you both today from thousands of miles away across the Atlantic.
I am looking at mostly commuting and cargo biking channels because they reflect what I'm doing with bicycles in my life. I like to learn from others experience and often share my own whether useful or otherwise.
My preference for a poncho is partly because I'm 2 metres tall which is over 6'6 and a big plastic sheet hanging over me works very well. It's actually a moped/motorbike poncho so it's probably even bigger than an actual bike poncho but then, everything in my life has to be a little bit bigger anyway!
On mature reflection, it possibly could get in the way trying to get your arms around it and deal with organising little humans in a small covered cabin space?
But check out what's available and whatever you think will work for you.
Stay safe out there.
And dry!!!!
man gas is almost free in USA, no wonder everyone drives
Yeah, it varies a lot by region and state but it is pretty cheap where I live.