How Cheap E-Bikes Are Destroying Local Bike Shops

be a greg RANGER BUY MY SHIRT https://voltcyclewear.com/pages/gregs... Why do so many bike shops refuse to touch cheap, direct-to-consumer e-bikes? After nearly 10 years in business, I’m breaking down the real math behind working on sub-$1,600 e-bikes—and why I’m finally kicking them out of my mobile shop truck. On paper, taking in every budget e-bike looks like easy revenue. In reality, between constant electrical callbacks, zero parts support, safety liabilities, and having to tell customers their primary mode of transportation isn't worth fixing, small one-person shops end up working for free. Here is the honest shop talk on why budget e-bikes are a trap for both buyers and mechanics, and what I will (and won't) work on moving forward.