Great post, Chris. in retrospect, wonder why we didn’t address it before. I have several bikes and it is my usual mode of transport for spring/summer. Fall and winter are, IMHO, often unpleasant and somewhat unsafe times to ride in NE. Cape Cod is completing a Cape-long bike trail that will eventually let one bike the entire length. If they only had public transportation to get you here with your bike…

I would find it helpful if people would post their personal experiences with specific bikes, electric add-ons, accessories, etc., with links. I own a 14 y.o. Giant hybrid, a 14 y.o. Trek mountain, and a 2006 Dahon P6 folding bike, a great way to throw a bike in your trunk and travel around your destination if you have to drive to get there. You can also carry it in a backpack holder on public transportation. http://WWW.dahon.com. They don’t make this model anymore but they have numerous others. They are expensive new but there is always Ebay. There are other brands though they are the premier folder and others are heavier.

My impression is that it may be worth buying a newer bike that is lighter, has shocks, etc. but that is just speculation. My bikes are old, clunky, but sturdy.

SG