They Call it a Fixie!

[PedalUma]

They call it a fixie, except it has brakes and a throttle!

 

[stompandgo]

There is no such thing as a fixie e-bike.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

It has a freewheel. Not a fixie. It is a single speed e-bike. (A fixie has no freewheel).

 

[PedalUma]

The "fixie" has disc brakes. It coasts and you never need to pedal it.

 

[Chazmo]

It really is a strange and kinda’ wrong name for this bike, for sure, but it looks like a good urban commuter. Since it’s light, I suppose having a non-removable battery is acceptable.

 

[PedalUma]

Off topic, but just as absurd, I was reading this article on a new unit of the Orange County DA's office (Ride Safe) that is going after parents who allow kids to ride motorcycles on the streets and sidewalks, and all the advertisements were for illegal motorcycles!

OCDA launches new unit targeting illegal e-bike and e-motorcycle use

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has announced the creation of a new E-Bike/E-Motorcycle unit – RIDE SAFELY (Smart Accountability for E-Bikes and E-Motos and Law…

newsantaana.com

 

[Stefan Mikes]

The "fixie" has disc brakes. It coasts and you never need to pedal it.

Like, e-scooter?