Advantages of the Motor-Assisted Bicycle

This was a post from Augidog over at motor-assisted-bicycling that I liked a lot.

Advantages of the Motor-Assisted Bicycle:

~ Of all the definitive motored 2-wheel classes, the MaB is the easiest for an individual to build for a proper fit. I'm a tall guy, anything smaller than a 26" bicycle is no fun. I never got to enjoy all those cool 70's-80's mopeds or scooters, I was always too scrunched up. And by the time I get enough motorcycle under me, I've got too much motorcycle. Same thing in reverse, bicycles have a broad range of sizing. Better fit, safer ride all 'round.

~ Not only can you build and maintain a MaB on your own at home, you pretty much have to. If you're even half serious about the Motorsport, you'll learn to do for yourself, whether you intended for that to happen or not.

~ MaB's never break down...oh sure, the engine might take a nap in the middle of nowhere, but a properly configured pedal/assist means you'll just have to pedal without assist until you figure out why your engine doesn't like you.

~ A true MaB, legally compliant, ridden by a dedicated commuter with a mature riding style, is the most money-savin'est of all of 'em...for the most part, a "free ride" on documentation and insurance, with few and reasonable regulations and limits.

~ Motor-Assisted Bicyclists get healthier without trying, in body, mind, and spirit. Daddy never used to smile while he got ready for work, and he dang sure was never smilin' when he got home at night. It's called a perma-grin, get used to it.

~ Life is Wonderful at 30MPH...you see stuff that's just a blur to everyone else.