No no, it`s an e-bike that looks like a motorcycle.
E-bikes and thoughts
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So did Honda mopeds.
Yes. And a moped is a moped with it's restrictions and motorcycle is a motorcycle. How they are regulated is local/state
Yes and the states are inept. In the case of e- bikes specifically.
So you think it’s a bicycle?
Oh hell no.
Fat tire bikes in general are asinine and aren't bikes, they are monkey machines. My definition since you are doing YOUR definition is NO because fat tires. Yah can't friggen pedal that silly thing.
Feds have some regs, some states have stupid wattage regs like feds. Those are stupid. They are somewhat akin to idiotic gun laws.
See. We agree
Which earns us not enough for a diet soda!! Hahahaha
I was just saying it's not a motorcycle.
Ok keep telling yourself that.
Do motorcycles have pedals that drive a chain?
Do bicycles just go up 12% incline without pedaling because I just seen that today from coming home from work on this so called look at me I’m on my bicycle it has pedals.
Yep not a bicycle and not a motorcycle
Isn't there a way that the bike manufacturer or place you purchased it? You mentioned it's a "class one" If you upgrade it too much won't it not be legal on bike paths?
Well it’s classified as e-bike but we’re supposed to accept people saying and don’t you judge me I rode my bike today
I think of this in simple terms:
If it has 2 wheels then it's a "bike".
A bike having a motor is a "motorbike".
Regardless of whether the motor is electric or gas, or how much horsepower it has, it doesn't change the fact that it's a motor.
That's straight from the dictionary. Other definitions and names are based on politics or legal classifications.
If it has 2 wheels then it's a "bike".
A bike having a motor is a "motorbike".
Regardless of whether the motor is electric or gas, or how much horsepower it has, it doesn't change the fact that it's a motor.
That's straight from the dictionary. Other definitions and names are based on politics or legal classifications.
We are not making sense. We are talking the law.
I have a '21 Juiced RipCurrent S w/750W BaFang Hub Motor and Torque Sensor. 9-spd rear w/single gear crank sprocket. Compared to some ballon tire E-bikes, my bike "only" has 4-inch wide fat tires.
Just did 30 miles RT this afternoon on a graded rail-to-trail. I typically ride in "E" mode, which provides just enough assist to account for the additional weight of the E-bike over a standard bike. It has air-adjustable front forks w/hardtail rear. The 52 V, 19.2 A-h battery, especially when run in "E" mode, provide quite a bit of range.
Overall, I find it's perfect for getting out-and-about and exercising my 56 y/o body (6'1", 215 lbs).
Just did 30 miles RT this afternoon on a graded rail-to-trail. I typically ride in "E" mode, which provides just enough assist to account for the additional weight of the E-bike over a standard bike. It has air-adjustable front forks w/hardtail rear. The 52 V, 19.2 A-h battery, especially when run in "E" mode, provide quite a bit of range.
Overall, I find it's perfect for getting out-and-about and exercising my 56 y/o body (6'1", 215 lbs).
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100% FTW. If it will move without pedaling it's an electric moped. A throttle makes it not a bicycle.
Have to ask, if you're e-assisting just enough to account for the extra weight why not just ride a regular bike?
In my country e-bikes are only allowed to assist you up to 15 mph and you need to pedal. Fitting a throttle so the bike can move with a push of a button are illegal, and so is removing the speed limiter. So my e-bike despite it`s looks is still considered a bike as long it`s legal.
Fair question - the throttle comes in handy for getting across a road in a hurry, providing a boost (when needed) to climb steeper inclines, or when just taking a break while continuing to cover ground while biking with other riders (regular & E-bike).
It also comes in handy, especially in the last two weeks, when I had different riders on regular bikes get a flat tire, and I was able to haul-ass back to my vehicle (my E-bike is a Class 3) to rescue them (vs spending time fixing the flat on the side of the trail).
That's just some of the flexibility an E-bike gives you when out on the trail.
