I think the problem is with idiots, not with ebikes. Every time some new development opens up a field for larger audience, there’s gonna be an “eternal September”
I remember when freestyle scoots became a thing, skateparks were suddenly infested with stupid kids who did not know how to behave there to not cause a danger or frustration for other park users. 15 years later, it’s quite okay already
I do think that ebikes should follow similar rules as mopeds though, requiring a minimum age and a license, them being essentially electric mopeds
30kph is quite fast for a bicycle that heavy, and often heavier loaded than your average bike. For context, my average speed is little bit higher than 20kph when commuting on a bicycle, and I ride a lot.
100% agree with you on the bike lane issue
But if you attach a gasoline engine on a bicycle, it becomes a moped. I don’t see how that’s any different with electric motors
All e-bikes are limited to 25km/h by law here. If you stick a speedo (or GPS) on a bike and try to hold 25km/h on flat ground, you realise it’s actually quite a generous limit.
I think the problem is with idiots, not with ebikes. Every time some new development opens up a field for larger audience, there’s gonna be an “eternal September”
I remember when freestyle scoots became a thing, skateparks were suddenly infested with stupid kids who did not know how to behave there to not cause a danger or frustration for other park users. 15 years later, it’s quite okay already
I do think that ebikes should follow similar rules as mopeds though, requiring a minimum age and a license, them being essentially electric mopeds
Limit ebike speeds to 30kph, about the same max a normal bike can do
Ensure well designed separates bicycle lanes are available everywhere
Apply same rules to bikes and ebikes
30kph is quite fast for a bicycle that heavy, and often heavier loaded than your average bike. For context, my average speed is little bit higher than 20kph when commuting on a bicycle, and I ride a lot.
100% agree with you on the bike lane issue
But if you attach a gasoline engine on a bicycle, it becomes a moped. I don’t see how that’s any different with electric motors
I’d get to 30 easily but yeah, I always pushed for speed. 20-25 should do just fine
All e-bikes are limited to 25km/h by law here. If you stick a speedo (or GPS) on a bike and try to hold 25km/h on flat ground, you realise it’s actually quite a generous limit.