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New York considering 20+ new e-bike laws including outlawing Class 3 electric bikes (electrek.co)
submitted 4 days ago by [M] to c/electricvehicles@slrpnk.net
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[–] 6 points 4 days ago (1 child)

I'm fine with class 3 as long as they aren't allowed in the bike lane. You want an electric motorcycle that's cool, just don't come in the bike lane as it scares less experienced cyclists which makes it harder to grow. You can handle the streets.

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  • [–] 5 points 4 days ago

    I think ebikes should be able to switch classes.

    I had one that would effectively let me do that. I'd always switch to a class 1 mode and pedal at the speed of other bikes when I was on a walking/biking path.

    The trouble isn't the ebikes, it's the inconsiderate people on them.

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