E-bike is too broad a term. Many Class II fat tire bikes made in China and shipped out to markets and these weigh 70 lbs and are not something one can carry up stairs and require special bike racks to support their weight. I bought two of these and needed a motorcycle ramp to get them on the $800 bike rack that was hitch mounted.
I replaced them with Specialized Turbo Creo bikes that have a weight of 26 lbs and for all intents and purposes are like a standard road bike. They provide pedal assist that is like having a strong tailwind on the roads.
REI in the USA has excellent road bikes that use standard tires that are easy to repair in the event of a flat and that weigh about 55 lbs and sell for less than $3,000. Going below that is a risk in terms of reliability and ability to get repairs or firmware updates. If the controller fails a e-bike is worthless if the unit cannot be replaced and if the bike was not bought from a local shop one is pretty much on their own.
I replaced them with Specialized Turbo Creo bikes that have a weight of 26 lbs and for all intents and purposes are like a standard road bike. They provide pedal assist that is like having a strong tailwind on the roads.
REI in the USA has excellent road bikes that use standard tires that are easy to repair in the event of a flat and that weigh about 55 lbs and sell for less than $3,000. Going below that is a risk in terms of reliability and ability to get repairs or firmware updates. If the controller fails a e-bike is worthless if the unit cannot be replaced and if the bike was not bought from a local shop one is pretty much on their own.