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Let's dig into the details here. If I were building my own:
1. Motobecane Track single-speed bike ($309 from bikesdirect.com)
2. 1000W wheel-motor kit ($379, eBay)
3. Lithium battery+charger ($450, eBay)
Total: $1238
That's a nice bike but it's very simple. No kickstand, no quick-release wheels, etc. That's what I like because it keeps the bike nice and light, but maybe you want more frills. It's also single-speed, which is fantastic unless you have big hills to deal with. The battery is a lot lighter than the Craigslist bike and the top speed isn't limited to 18mph.
If I bought the Craigslist Ebike LE, I would immediately strip off the kickstand and change the front suspension for a rigid fork. (Maybe you would keep the fork if you like a comfy ride.) That would probably drop 7 pounds off its weight. I would also strip off the reflectors and replace the seat... all personal preference. Apparently the battery is only good for 5000 miles. That's not much.
In the end, I suppose it depends on your budget. Is 1k a stretch?
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