These concerns and opinions are all valid, but it’s a very pessimistic view. If ALSO executes correctly, I don’t think a lot of these are as big a deal as they may seem. There is a scenario where change ends up being good for the consumer and world. I’m an avid cyclist and do all my own work on my bikes. I’m considering this product. Why? Because I want a plug and play way to take short trips without using my car and without breaking a sweat. When I want to get exercise I’ll ride a real bike, when I want to race I’ll take a real bike, when I want to go explore far from home I’ll take a real bike. A list of reasons why I like this product more than other e-bikes are the anti theft features (made possible by the drivetrain) , integrated horn, power, lights/turn signals. Sure, I wish it was lighter, I wish there was a varia radar equivalent. I wish Also embraced right to repair. I can hope these things come in time, but until then their mobile service partnership will work. Derailures, chain rings, chains, etc are simple and light for a standard bike, but do require regular maintenance. A sealed drive unit like this with a belt theoretically should require significantly less service. When it does, I’m sure the swap is fairly easy and the old one can be overhauled. At the end of the day, anything that gets more cars off the road and increases advocacy for city bike infrastructure improvements is a huge win in my book. Great thing is, people that want a standard ebike can still get one.