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bySnotnose ( 212196 ) writes:
These things have motors, therefore they're a motor vehicle. We already have tons of rules on those. After all, if you replaced the electric motor with an ICE you bet your sweet bippy the cops would require you follow those rules.
bysimlox ( 6576120 ) writes:
I can (at least could) faster than many of them on my racing bike. If they switch of the electric assistance at 25-30km/h they are just like bicycles. Otherwise, I agree with you.
bydrnb ( 2434720 ) writes:
If they switch of the electric assistance at 25-30km/h they are just like bicycles.
Except for their addition mass, which translates in greater energy in an impact, which translates into more damage or injury, which brings us to the reasonableness of licensing and insurance.
bydgatwood ( 11270 ) writes:
If they switch of the electric assistance at 25-30km/h they are just like bicycles.
Except for their addition mass, which translates in greater energy in an impact, which translates into more damage or injury, which brings us to the reasonableness of licensing and insurance.
E-bikes weigh from about 45 pounds to 80 pounds. My standard mountain bike weighs 50 pounds. The weight difference is within the margin of error, as the weight of the rider can vary by a much larger amount.
bydunkelfalke ( 91624 ) writes:
22 kilos for a "biological" MTB? That seems quite heavy, even for something that only can go downhill. The only DH bike I have seen that was this heavy was with a boxy steel frame self-welded by its owner out of something bought at a construction shop. Can you actually still do a bunny hop with it?
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byredmid17 ( 1217076 ) writes:
22 kg or 50 lbs for a mtn bike is insanely high
bydgatwood ( 11270 ) writes:
22 kg or 50 lbs for a mtn bike is insanely high
It's a folding mountain bike.
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