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One of the issues here is that it's very likely that e-bikes will start to dominate regular bikes in near future. Because of their fast acceleration they may w
by sunstone 8y ago
One of the issues here is that it's very likely that e-bikes will start to dominate regular bikes in near future. Because of their fast acceleration they may well be more suited to the roads that cars currently dominate than to the typical "bike lane" environment. Certainly the difference between an e-bike and a regular bike is much bigger than would be expected at first glance.
Last year the Dutch bought more e-bikes than 'normal' bikes. And in terms of the euro total amount it was even much more. [1]
[1]https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/01/bike-country-n0-1-dutch-electric-record-numbers-e-bikes-netherlands https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/01/bike-country-n...
- crote 8y agoThe difference isn't that big in The Netherlands. Legally, e-bikes are limited to 15mph, and the electric motor can only provide assistance. Faster pedelecs are classified as mopeds and are mostly not allowed on bike paths for obvious safety reasons. In practice, I've not yet noticed this domination. Getting passed by an e-bike does happen, but it's not very common.
- sunstone 8y agoIt may seem contrary to common sense but e-bikes primarily replace a car, rather than a regular bike, for running chores within the range of about 10-15km. It's the range, and lack effort (sweat) that is compelling rather than its speed.