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stopdiggin

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2. problem is - there is really little you can do

Reply to LogDog75 (Original post)

Sun Jul 13, 2025, 01:26 AM

Jul 13

on an e-bike - that is not equally possibly on a regular bike. And that unfortunately includes all bad habits and dangerous behavior.
( i.e., that extra little bit of torque is not the problem ... the people doing the riding are. )

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E-Bikes [View all] LogDog75 Jul 13 OP

I have read where this kids on their e- bikes are beyond reckless here in Vegas vapor2 Jul 13 #1

problem is - there is really little you can do stopdiggin Jul 13 #2

I saw an ebike yesterday that would go 50 mph! Haggard Celine Jul 13 #3

Starting to be a problem. Irish_Dem Jul 13 #4

First time, warning; 2nd time fine, 3rd time, seizure MichMan Jul 13 #5

E-bikes are very popular around here because of the steep hills. GoneOffShore Jul 13 #6

Seems that there are 2 kinds of E-bikes. Liberal In Texas Jul 13 #7

ive seen reckless behaviour by regular cyclists too . AllaN01Bear Jul 13 #8

Yes, e-bikes are becoming a bit of a menace in my neighborhood (in SF Bay Area). RockRaven Jul 14 #9