Oh yeah, until battery prices and Technology advances more. What is more cost-effective in maintenance? I promise you electric bike lovers. You can't go as fast as a gasoline engine. A gas-powered motor will always outperform an electric bike. And let's not mention the money you save with a gas powered bike versus electric powered bike. Electric bikes only belong in dry climates because you can't ride them in the rain. And right now, only the super wealthy can afford the maintenance on an electric bike. I'm an electrician and I promise you, until the regulation from Congress on battery-powered technology is removed. Politicians only care about oil period until a politician actually opens their eyes to the benefits of solar and wind Technologies. Solar energy will never be properly stored until more regulation is lifted. All this means. electric bikes will still cost you an arm and a leg until this regulation is removed.