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GoneOffShore

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6. E-bikes are very popular around here because of the steep hills.

Sun Jul 13, 2025, 06:53 AM

Jul 13

Most of them are ridden by older people who want to maintain fitness, but don't want to struggle with the hills. Food delivery people use them a lot and occasionally cause issues in the pedestrianized section of town.

A far bigger problem are the e-trottinettes (steerable scooters that you stand on).

Found this:

Ebike laws in France

The nominal power of the motor must not exceed 250 Watts. ...
The pedal assistance must be cut off above 25km/h.
The pedal assistance must only be triggered if the cyclist is pedaling and must imperatively be cut off when the pedaling stops.

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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