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Pretty sure it needs pedals to be legally classified as a bike, otherwise it is an electric scooter and a whole separate list of laws apply, but this could vary

• JKCalhoun 3y ago
  That's unfortunate that that is generally the case. Many people go full-assist — twist the throttle and go. If they had to pedal significantly they would be disinclined to even ride an ebike. When the power is out, actually pedaling an ebike is one of the worst riding experiences ever. Pedals generally mean your seating position is higher, feet not touching the gourd when seated — this too will disincline a larger number of people from ebiking. We should not be putting up hurdles for ebike adoption.
  • chriswarbo 3y ago
    I agree with what you say, but would still replace the word "bike" with "moped". If it has a throttle, it is not a bike.
  • bjornasm 3y ago
    Its no longer ebike adoption if its not ebikes. What is the point of getting people to "adopt" what isn't biking?