They do specify that it needs to be restricted for road use as per EAPC - but they make such big points about it being EAPC together with its unrestricted capabilities, giving the impression, imho, that the buyer can ride it at 28mph without pedalling and without licence. Misleading and irresponsible advertising and I'm sure they would be at point of sale too.
E bikes that look like motorbikes ?
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classic33
Leg End Member
The sale of items like these isn't illegal, but they should be informing you of the legal aspects. The use is what's illegal, with the same for e-scooters.
I pass a shop that has one in the window. In large, clear print, is the top speed. In smaller, grey print, not as easily read is the piece about it not being legal on the road. But at upwards of £500 a time, I don't think the shop are bothered. Maybe they would be if they got someone coming back, having had theirs seized.
CanucksTraveller
Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
- Location
- Hertfordshire
An idiot neighbour of mine a few doors down has just bought one of these monstrosities. 30mph max speed, and he rides it up and down the pavements showing off to the kids, no helmet, naturally. He has registered it, surprisingly, so it sports a proper rear number plate, but he's not licensed to ride a moped.
He maintains that it's simply an e scooter so "perfectly legal as everyone has those now". I suspect that deep down he knows the score, but this is where we end up when the speed of tech catches regulators sleeping, and enforcement simply doesn't happen. I'm sure he probably assumes he'll never get pulled up, and he's likely correct.
He maintains that it's simply an e scooter so "perfectly legal as everyone has those now". I suspect that deep down he knows the score, but this is where we end up when the speed of tech catches regulators sleeping, and enforcement simply doesn't happen. I'm sure he probably assumes he'll never get pulled up, and he's likely correct.
DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
At Fistral Beach the other day, I saw a couple of e-bikes that were motor-bike-like, but they also appeared to be legal pedal-assist machines. Quite smart, actually.
On the other hand, sitting on Armada Way in Plymouth yesterday, the number of delivery riders using e-modified bikes without the legal limitations was, approximately, 100%...push a button, away you go.
On the other hand, sitting on Armada Way in Plymouth yesterday, the number of delivery riders using e-modified bikes without the legal limitations was, approximately, 100%...push a button, away you go.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
he had a crash riding what is basically an electric motor bike
https://electricbikeaction.com/bike-review-swind-eb-01-all-mountain-bike/
Gwylan
Veteran
- Location
- All at sea⛵
That's a shame. But who is he?
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
ahh i am not a fan of his but hes infamous for a few "talent" shows so i just assumed most knew of him
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Cowell
classic33
Leg End Member
If he's managed to register it, it's no longer classified as bicycle, e-assist or otherwise.
Try registering a bicycle or e-scooter and see how far you get.
SkipdiverJohn
Deplorable Brexiteer
- Location
- London
That's ok, he can do his bit to ease the organ donor shortage!
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I've been in Manchester today, and have been out of the office a couple of times. Vast majority are adapted standard bikes with a driven hub, and a huge battery usually gaffa taped into the front triangle, filling it completely. Mostly by Deliveroo riders. Then spotted what looked like a normal 'cyclist' whith an oblong battery on the pannier - the lady wasn't even pedalling as she whizzed along. These are outnumbering normal legal bikes now in Manchester.
classic33
Leg End Member
Seems to be the same as everywhere else.
How many were going in the correct direction, with regards traffic flow?
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Gwylan
Veteran
- Location
- All at sea⛵
Another genie out of the bottle
It's only like scooters which were illegal. Now they're not, you can rent them just about anywhere in towns, cities across the UK.
When folk ignore the law in large swathes, government will accommodate the trend.
The arbitrary cut off in inadequate hence the proliferation
I liken it to USA prohibition, folk carried on drinking, Government administration eventually re legalised drinking.
When folk ignore the law in large swathes, government will accommodate the trend.
The arbitrary cut off in inadequate hence the proliferation
I liken it to USA prohibition, folk carried on drinking, Government administration eventually re legalised drinking.
chrisleuty
Veteran
- Location
- Gatley near Manchester
I’m not sure about that. I think I was passed by only one while commuting this week so while they are the vehicle of choice for food delivery, they’re not that numerous yet.
