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Road cyclists in normal urban commuting situations (ie not in a pace line) do not cruise anywhere close to 20mph. Ebikes (limited to 20 mph) aren't usually the
by penrod 13y ago
Road cyclists in normal urban commuting situations (ie not in a pace line) do not cruise anywhere close to 20mph.
Ebikes (limited to 20 mph) aren't usually the fastest bikes on the road
Anecdotally, I am a reasonably fast commuter cyclist and have been passed by ebikes many times. I have overtaken an ebike exactly never.
- tln 13y agoFair point. My experience is as an ebike rider on a long flat bike trail; while I did pass 90%+, I also couldn't keep up with many serious cyclists. I still think NYC's push to keep them outlawed is ridiculous and counterproductive.