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>Practically all e-bikes are limited to 20-25mph, so practically I don't understand what the difference would be between the two. 20-25 MPH is really fast for
by the_snooze 3y ago
>Practically all e-bikes are limited to 20-25mph, so practically I don't understand what the difference would be between the two.
20-25 MPH is really fast for a human-powered bike. A reasonably fit person can hit those speeds, but generally only in short bursts and/or favorable terrain. I ride into work everyday through mildly uphill paths, and I only average 13 MPH on a good day (closer to 12 on most). The practical difference is that a throttle-equipped e-bike allows someone to sustain high speeds, regardless of fitness level or terrain. An e-bike rider can (and do) mindlessly go at max speed when human-powered bikes naturally can't.