Electric bicycles
A search doesn't turn up much here about electric bikes. I'm very interested in them, possibly to get a couple for RV-ing. I don't want folding models or recumbents. What are the decision conside...
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wny_pat wrote:
You want to be careful where you ride electric bikes. Some states do not permit them on the roads or sidewalks. Your home state does.
Here is a good place to find out what is what in different states: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_bicycle_laws
and at http://www.electricvehiclemall.com/scooterlaws.htm.
You have to be careful riding a bicycle, in general:
First, bicycles need to follow automobile rules:
- Don’t ride on side-walks
- Follow the rules of the road (obey signs, ride on correct side & flow of traffic)
- Don’t ride on limited access, high-speed highways.
Second- Little common sense, don’t be a fool on a bicycle (regular or electric), ride in safe areas, use a helmet, don’t ride at night unless lighted up appropriately, don’t race through heavy pedestrian areas, etc.
Third-Many to most of these electric bikes are pedal assist, most will not know it is electric:
- Very low Horse-power
- Many will not realize they are electric, you still have to pedal some.
- Since new, many to most do not know how to classify (bike, moped, and/or motorcycle)
So far, big bicycle manufactures, yet to release many in the US, do too regulations and how to classify, although technology is starting to pop up & we will soon many options.
Markiemark:C
