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Sounds like the e bike thread is running out of control at 20 mph, maybe slow it down to a speed the OP can control.
Petition for law change - Ebike Assist Limit
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glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
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You are still completely ignoring the word comparatively.
HobbesOnTour
Guru
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20 mph is reasonable for an E-bike - but it is not reasonable for a normal bike.
That there is the problem.
To win this argument you need to convince people why someone on an E-bike can get assistance up to a speed beyond what your average cyclist rides at. With all respect, I don't believe that is winnable.
This is Holland - lots of people commute to work. Most do not use E-bikes. But, there is a new kid on the block - the commuter with a powerful E-bike. And they are out of kilter with the other traffic on the cycle paths.
mustang1
Legendary Member
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- London, UK
I'm up for this.
Btw I thought USA e-bike limit was 28mph.
Btw I thought USA e-bike limit was 28mph.
youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
"Not reasonable for a normal bike" Seriously? Have you never ridden at or above 20mph?
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I wonder if this has something to do with the TDF?
HobbesOnTour
Guru
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Yes. I'm serious.
But..... I live in the Netherlands. Most of my cycling here is done on dedicated bike paths or quiet roads with marked cycling lanes. 20 mph is the exception. I'd suggest the average speed of most cyclists here is 10 mph or less.
Most of the "wielrenners", ie roadies, will avoid the most popular cycle paths, simply because the traffic levels will slow them down.
In any case, I'd think most cyclists would struggle to ride a reasonable distance at an average of 20 mph.
This is a cycling forum - most people are cyclists. A lot of people on bikes do not see themselves as cyclists.
There is a difference.
As per the mod note.....lets keep it civil
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Yes let's keep it a nice steady 15.6 mph
This has just appeared which will rapidly increase use of ebikes.
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/...hout-1000-limit-launched-uk-government-426596
Given time the UK government might adopt a more realistic policy
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/...hout-1000-limit-launched-uk-government-426596
Given time the UK government might adopt a more realistic policy
youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding maximum and average speed.
We aren't discussing an AVERAGE of 20mph, but a maximum assisted speed, after which the motor cuts out. There seems to be some confusion about this.
As for the "wielrenners" the situation is exactly the same here in the UK - I wouldn't use a shared path if I could avoid it.
We aren't discussing an AVERAGE of 20mph, but a maximum assisted speed, after which the motor cuts out. There seems to be some confusion about this.
As for the "wielrenners" the situation is exactly the same here in the UK - I wouldn't use a shared path if I could avoid it.
youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
Deserves another thread - but what about concessions for the non working, the retired and less able?
youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
- and it will of course be illegal.
Profpointy
Legendary Member
Maybe time to post this link again.
View: https://youtu.be/vlxZs2-gICc
e-bikes are pretty damned fast already !
View: https://youtu.be/vlxZs2-gICc
e-bikes are pretty damned fast already !
