I would buy a 45km/h ebike again in a heartbeat. The slower ebike has a better range, but it supports you less long and your travel time is longer (in my case 17 instead of 30min). Car drivers can always overtake you, at higher speed they need more distance. In my opinion, a rearview mirror should be attached to every bike for commuting. You will notice quieter e-cars or fast approaching racing machines much earlier and can take actions.
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I have not replaced it jet, but i want to mention:
The speed i reach easily dropped from 44.5 to 42 km/h
The Distance i can max. travel in turbomode dropped from 47km to 42km. On the display it still showes 47 fully charged, but the 5km just vanish on tour.
I take the bike to the small service every six months (Easter/October). I also always change the tires from summer tires to endurance tires or vice versa. The spare parts have so far cost me a little more than a complete set of decent winter tires for the car.
Fortunately, I had no problems with the engine so far.
I understand exactly what you mean. The insurance for me (accident-free and driving safety course) was 500.-, plus road taxes of c. 250.-... and that every year...
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