I really don't understand this. With the cars it makes perfect sense.
Firstly, the German government makes back most of the money it gives to people, in the VAT they charge on the new car. Secondly, it cuts serious injuries (thanks to new cars being safer) and emissions (providing they don't 'upgrade' to an SUV).
But in bikes? Surely creating new frames drives up emissions, and last time I checked, bike frame technology hasn't exactly moved on in terms of safety. It would put an injection into the newbike market, I suppose, but I've got 2 Steel frames in my house the 30's/40's and they ride fine. It all seems like a colossal waste of resources to me.
I really don't understand this. With the cars it makes perfect sense.
Firstly, the German government makes back most of the money it gives to people, in the VAT they charge on the new car. Secondly, it cuts serious injuries (thanks to new cars being safer) and emissions (providing they don't 'upgrade' to an SUV).
But in bikes? Surely creating new frames drives up emissions, and last time I checked, bike frame technology hasn't exactly moved on in terms of safety. It would put an injection into the newbike market, I suppose, but I've got 2 Steel frames in my house the 30's/40's and they ride fine. It all seems like a colossal waste of resources to me.