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I find E-Bike laws in general very odd, most countries treat them as more dangerous vehicles, even though they're limited to the same speed that most people reg
by Saris 4y ago
I find E-Bike laws in general very odd, most countries treat them as more dangerous vehicles, even though they're limited to the same speed that most people regularly go on a pedal bicycle.
- Boltgolt 4y agoE-bikes are limited to 26 km/h here, much faster than "most people regularly go on a pedal bicycle" and these faster bikes are used disproportionately often by older (more fragile) people.
- thevagrant 4y agoIt appears people have strong opinions. Possibly those who do not even ride ebikes? I got modded down for talking about the modchip option below to remove the speed limiter. Quite funny on a site called "hacker" news. Regardless, the speed limiter on some bikes to make riding "safer" is not carefully considered. The default 25 km/h speed limiter can be unsafe which is why I disabled mine. Imagine trying to adjust your speed to get away/around traffic and having the engine slow down for you instead. It can be very dangerous at the wrong time. these laws are introduced by people who do not ride these bikes.