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They are also increasingly common in Copenhagen. Both regular style bikes and three-wheeled cargo bikes.
by adamlett 10y ago
They are also increasingly common in Copenhagen. Both regular style bikes and three-wheeled cargo bikes.
- xufi 10y agoInteresting. Besides the bike. I've read reports that Norway and Denmark want to ban gas and diesel cars by 2025. http://www.renewablesinternational.net/will-norway-ban-gas-diesel-cars-by-2025/150/537/94287/ http://www.renewablesinternational.net/will-norway-ban-gas-d... What do you think about this?
- csours 10y agoI think you may see a rise in the number of "work" vehicles if the ban passes, just like people in the UK buy "industrial" incandescent light bulbs. I also think that a critical point, use will take off, and safety will go up. I think that when someone rides a bike they become much more aware of cyclists, so getting more people on bikes makes them safer from vehicle drivers.
- oh_sigh 10y agoAlso, the bikes in the bike share program for copenhagen has a small electric motor in it to assist you. You still need to pedal, but it can make the difference between showing up sweaty and showing up fresh.
- clydethefrog 10y agoIn the Netherlands they are considered to be for old people, since they only use them. Especially in cities with a high student population people prefer to use some old rusty bike because bikes often get damaged and/or stolen in here. When I was visiting Copenhagen I was jealous of the infrastructure and your true love for quality bikes. I wish we had some cycle chic[1] instead of being proud of arriving sweaty and exhausted at work. [1] http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/ http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/
- chvid 10y agoThe Chinese bikes look (are?) completely different though. They look like Vespa scooters with a small trunk for storing stuff and I think they have a bigger battery. The e-bikes in Copenhagen are standard bicycles with a small battery and engine added.