E-bikes are a thing

[GSTim]

How will the new $1500 tax credit affect e-bikes?

https://electrek.co/2021/11/20/tax-...ric-motorcycles-in-build-back-better-act/amp/

 

[rick81721]

This is awesome

 

[rick81721]

How will the new $1500 tax credit affect e-bikes?

https://electrek.co/2021/11/20/tax-...ric-motorcycles-in-build-back-better-act/amp/

Senate still has to vote on build back worser. Will likely get changed to get passed.

 

[moose35]

This is awesome

"It's still me"

 

[iLuveketchup]

Looks pretty good at the shop.
Looks better at home.
My son being a goofball at the shop to fight boredom.

I've been obsessing over the Rise recently. Where did you purchase? And how do you like it? Any issues?

 

[littlev21]

I've been obsessing over the Rise recently. Where did you purchase? And how do you like it? Any issues?

it's great, got it online at bikebling, tenafly and halter's both carry them, here's a pic to help your obsession.

 

[tonyride]

I've been obsessing over the Rise recently. Where did you purchase? And how do you like it? Any issues?

I got mine from Halters. Love it, no issues so far.

 

[rick81721]

Test riding a BMW prototype ebike. Pretty impressive so far

 

[EJphotos]

Test riding a BMW prototype ebike. Pretty impressive so far

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*Blinkers sold separately

 

[Ian F]

Test riding a BMW prototype ebike. Pretty impressive so far

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Give it time... soon the CEL will be on. And only the dealer with the right computer and technician training will be able to clear it. For a mere $250 (minimum) fee.

 

[tonyride]

Test riding a BMW prototype ebike. Pretty impressive so far

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Make sure you sneak up on people and then cut them off without warning, don't give hikers and riders the right of way when courtesy dictates, and don't move out of the way when you're stopped in the middle of a trail.

 

[cfrone1]

Here ya go....Description was "Talk about pathetic - I use my ebike to haul my real bike to the hill!"...

 

[pooriggy]

So, we have Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 Ebike. Is there a way to distinguish which is which with a distinct identification number/mark placed on the bike (1,2,3)?

I know what the criteria is for each class of Ebike, but what if a state, county or municipal park wants to adopt rules as far as what class of Ebike to let into their park. How does anyone distinguish between these bikes and enforce what ebikes can ride trails and what ones can't?

IMO simple ebike identification is needed on the bike, otherwise they're all lumped into one category...illegal.

 

[stb222]

So, we have Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 Ebike. Is there a way to distinguish which is which with a distinct identification number/mark placed on the bike (1,2,3)?

I know what the criteria is for each class of Ebike, but what if a state, county or municipal park wants to adopt rules as far as what class of Ebike to let into their park. How does anyone distinguish between these bikes and enforce what ebikes can ride trails and what ones can't?

IMO simple ebike identification is needed on the bike, otherwise they're all lumped into one category...illegal.

Yes, because no one can figure out how to obtain the proposed simple identification system for a lower level than what they have.

 

[Bike N Gear]

So, we have Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 Ebike. Is there a way to distinguish which is which with a distinct identification number/mark placed on the bike (1,2,3)?

I know what the criteria is for each class of Ebike, but what if a state, county or municipal park wants to adopt rules as far as what class of Ebike to let into their park. How does anyone distinguish between these bikes and enforce what ebikes can ride trails and what ones can't?

IMO simple ebike identification is needed on the bike, otherwise they're all lumped into one category...illegal.

The manufacturers do put a sticker designating what type the bike is, but not something you'd see from any distance.

 

[Kaleidopete]

The manufacturers do put a sticker designating what type the bike is, but not something you'd see from any distance.

a sticker? That could never be tampered with and is a perfect identification! 🤪 🤪

 

[Steve Vai]

General rule of thumb, if they're not pedaling, it's illegal. Regular E-Bikes all use a pedal assist.

 

[slingblade_uhhuh]

General rule of thumb, if they're not pedaling, it's illegal. Regular E-Bikes all use a pedal assist.

So that's all the e-bikes I see in downtown Ham'ton doing 35+mph... with level pedals.

 

[Steve Vai]

So that's all the e-bikes I see in downtown Ham'ton doing 35+mph... with level pedals.

Correct.

 

[rick81721]

General rule of thumb, if they're not pedaling, it's illegal. Regular E-Bikes all use a pedal assist.

Where? In NJ? Law says throttle e bikes with max speed of 20 mph are legal.