You just said that it removes a bikes greatest feature: the possibility of exercising while commuting. It's a lot healthier, greener, and a better use of my time.
Agreed. But we've discovered from users of the board that in hilly or hot areas, having exercised on their way to work and arriving sweaty is a non-starter.
> Agreed. But we've discovered from users of the board that in hilly or hot areas, having exercised on their way to work and arriving sweaty is a non-starter
Non-starter - really? How many workplaces don't have showers? I'm in a developing country and we have showers at our office.
And yet cars seem to pervade your point of view... Exercise is hardly a magic bullet for health. And stinking at your job due to sweat, feeling uncomfortable, and being less productive is a tradeoff for most people. It's still somewhat of a workout to ride the boosted if you set the trucks tight, calf muscles definitely get a workout. But even so, your POV is a bit narrow sighted.