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What's wrong with fatbikes? They look stupid for sure, but otherwise?

• martijn_himself 11mo ago
  They are routinely modified to exceed legal speed limits and owned by 10 year old or younger kids. Going nearly 30mph on a footpath whilst holding a mobile phone. I think they are also unregistered.
  • RicoElectrico 11mo ago
    Oh, you mean they're powered, right?
    • martijn_himself 11mo ago
      Yes- in the Netherlands the term 'fatbike' is pretty much synonymous with the battery powered bikes only (I presume elsewhere this may be different). They are mini motorcycles really- but exempt from all the rules and regulations that would apply to regular motorcycles.
      • Lio 11mo ago
        Elsewhere “fatbike” just refers to the tyre size. Pedal fatbikes for riding on snow and sand have existed for at least 20 years I’d say.
  • trollbridge 11mo ago
    Major problem in the U.S. too. Easily modified to go as fast as 50 MPH on a chassis not designed for it. Drivers aren’t licenced and often are young kids. No registration. No insurance. No training. Very hazardous to pedestrians.