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Liberal In Texas

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7. Seems that there are 2 kinds of E-bikes.

Reply to LogDog75 (Original post)

Sun Jul 13, 2025, 08:41 AM

Jul 13

One must be like a motorcycle or scooter because the electric motor drives it with no pedal input.

The other is like what I have. You have to pedal and the motor is an assist for when you hit a hill or a stiff headwind. Without pedaling you're not going anywhere. It also has lights front and rear, but I think riding after dark is nuts. Speed limits are supposed to be 20 in the city to 28 mph on the road. Many E-bikes are built to not go faster than that.

My bike was made in the Netherlands and cost a bit under $4000. The company has been around for over 100 years. I really didn't want one made in China; no point on buying something with questionable quality from a company that' only been in business for 6 months.

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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

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