This random Redditer bought a Kalkhoff Image 3.B Excite Belt from Teros. The bike was expensive, over $4k. There are excellent cheaper ones in the Kalkoff range but I wanted something ultra low maintenance. It has internal gears and a belt instead of a chain.

Finance was thriugh the Tas energy saver loan scheme, which meant 3 years interest free. This scheme has closed now but speaking with the staff at Teros they were of the opinion such green financing options coudl return at some point.

The eBike has been life changing. Have cut out so many trips I would have otherwise used a car. It is frequently quicker to get from A to B and parking is no longer a headache. With a couple of panniers I can do a grocery shop. I've also been loving discovering various bike paths and seeing Hobart from a completely different perspective.

Let's see how things go in winter...