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Is that 15.5mph limit only for motor output on flat ground? I routinely hit 40-50mph downhill while commuting on my non-motorized road bike.
by kakarot 8y ago
Is that 15.5mph limit only for motor output on flat ground? I routinely hit 40-50mph downhill while commuting on my non-motorized road bike.
- tonyedgecombe 8y agoThat’s the point where the motor stops assisting, to go faster you just need to peddle harder. In reality it’s fairly easy to deresrict these bikes, the only problem is most car drivers won’t expect you to be going so fast.
- growlist 8y ago> the only problem is most car drivers won’t expect you to be going so fast. Not the only problem - if you get caught there's also possible prosecution, points on your driving license etc. What's doubly annoying is that even if you want to do the right thing and register your 1000w e-bike as a moped there are still barriers in the way, e.g. finding insurance, getting it MOT-d. Still another issue is that once it's registered as a moped it cannot be used on cycle paths etc. It really is ridiculous at present and the law needs updating.
- kakarot 8y agoConsidering many use bikes as a way to save cost, mandatory insurance seems a bit ridiculous.
- tonyedgecombe 8y agoI’m not sure allowing 1000W unrestricted bikes on cycle lanes is a good idea.
- growlist 8y ago..hence the fact there should be a middle category, to remove the temptation. It does make me pretty cynical about political rhetoric on climate change when the opportunity to act fast to promote new technology is there, and they apparently do sweet FA.
- tonyedgecombe 8y agoActually thinking about it I'd really like to see something down about electric scooters, the type that companies like Bird rent out. Currently they are illegal because they have a hand throttle.