That seems like a perfect use case for an e-bike. My ride to work in the morning provides a good amount of exercise (depending on how much effort I put into it), and while I do sweat, it’s not extreme and I don’t need a shower when I arrive. Good thing, because we don’t have showers at the office.
If you do get an e-bike, be sure to do extensive research beforehand on the components and dealer support. High quality, high-performing, and well-supported e-bikes (more specifically, their motors) are expensive, but you really do get what you pay for. I can attest to that. I’m on my second e-bike this year (a Bulls model with Bosch motor) because the first one (a 2015 Kalkhoff with their proprietary Impulse motor) will no longer be supported in the USA as of 1/1/19. I learned that after I took a tumble and the controller on the handlebar needed replacement. I was without a bike for 6 weeks while the parts were shipped from Germany. Thankfully, the dealer also replaced the entire motor with a revised model, as the original version has a very high failure rate, so the bike should be good for years to come. However, I didn’t want to risk being without a bike for that long again, or having no support at all for it, so I bought the Bulls and gave the Kalkhoff to a casual user in my family, which worked out perfectly. The Bosch motor in the Bulls is super powerful and smooth, and the entire experience with the Bulls is a step up. But… it cost me $4K with tax! I’m still sore about that part, but it’s a great bike.
