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If the problem is that you can be at top speed without peddling, why not just require that the peddles turn at a speed proportional to the power output of the m
by mistercow 13y ago
If the problem is that you can be at top speed without peddling, why not just require that the peddles turn at a speed proportional to the power output of the motor? The rider would rest their feet on the peddles and expend no effort, and it would give the same signalling to pedestrians.
- masklinn 13y ago> If the problem is that you can be at top speed without peddling Not necessarily. > why not just require that the peddles turn at a speed proportional to the power output of the motor? EU laws require exactly that, and that's what the "pedelec" sub-category of e-bikes do: pedaling assistance rather than power-on-demand (note: there's also the s-pedelec sub-category, which also only does assist but has a more powerful engine and maximum assisted speed than allowed for the "bicycle" status in the EU, they are thus classified as mopeds if not motorcycles)