Petition for law change - Ebike Assist Limit

[jowwy]

Current cut out is fine and ensures ebike average speeds are similar to non assisted bikes.

average speed where and compared to who???

 

[Smudge]

I think 15.5 mph cut off is a good compromise for ebikes, it isn't painfully slow on the road and you dont have too much motor speed to consistently be reckless on cycle paths, tracks, canal paths.
If it were set at 20 mph, then there will be those that want 25..... and so on and so forth.
Plus with the possibly restrictions that could go with an increase in motor speed, i say better the devil you know.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

average speed where and compared to who???

The UK and compared to the national average for male cyclists.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

im not the petitioner.....so im asking you, why you think 15.6mph s adequate???

I refer you to my post that you just quoted.

 

[HobbesOnTour]

as stated, its already 20mph in the US

The States are a pretty big place! I think you'll find that there are a lot of state, city, and park rules that vary that 20 mph down as far as zero!

I am not anti Ebike at all, but 15mph is more than fast enough for recreational cycling. For utility cycling at a higher speed they need to be separated from regular bikes.

I'm fairly sure a less confrontational style would have save you a lot of confrontation

 

[Pat "5mph"]

but its ok for normal bikes to ride at those speeds unrestricted??

Didn't I already answer?
No, imo, it's not OK on segregated/shared cycling facilities.
Road users on two wheels need to be fast to keep up with cars.
Shared paths users need to be slower for mine and the park's squirrels safety.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

If it was a petition to reduce speed limits to a default of 20 mph on all roads within built up areas. Now I could sign that.

 

[snorri]

but its ok for non-assisted bikes to ride over 15.6mph on shared use paths.......and why does it make it less safe, just because its an ebike??

It is not OK for non assisted bikes to travel in excess of 15mph on shared paths, but it happens infrequently and so is tolerated in law.
The extra weight of an ebike will tend to cause more harm and damage to who or what it collides with.

 

[jowwy]

Didn't I already answer?
No, imo, it's not OK on segregated/shared cycling facilities.
Road users on two wheels need to be fast to keep up with cars.
Shared paths users need to be slower for mine and the park's squirrels safety.

but this is for all riders, not just shared path users

 

[jowwy]

It is not OK for non assisted bikes to travel in excess of 15mph on shared paths, but it happens infrequently and so is tolerated in law.
The extra weight of an ebike will tend to cause more harm and damage to who or what it collides with.

some ebikes weigh less than fully loaded touring bikes........so again your argument is mute in this case

 

[HobbesOnTour]

but this is for all riders, not just shared path users

I think the point most are trying to make is that if e-bikes want to increase the limit to 20 mph then they need to stay on the road - an effective banning from dedicated cycling paths and MUPs.

 

[jowwy]

Can we have a petiton to reduce dogs lead to no more than 4 feet?

or no walkers or dogs or hikers on cycle paths

 

[Ming the Merciless]

some ebikes weigh less than fully loaded touring bikes........so again your argument is mute in this case

How many fully loaded tour bikes hit 20mph on a flat shared used path?

 

[jowwy]

I think the point most are trying to make is that if e-bikes want to increase the limit to 20 mph then they need to stay on the road - an effective banning from dedicated cycling paths and MUPs.

dedicated cycle paths or mixed use paths???

 

[HobbesOnTour]

a less confrontational style would still bring about the anti ebiker community with their non arguments

Maybe..... but you've lost me..... and I have no problem with E-bikes.

I do have a problem with a**h*les on bikes though - electric or not.