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Ken M replied to the thread New Federal E-Bike Legislation March 2026.

What is a gas pedal in a car other than a throttle for your foot. So that is a low attention design / configuration that adds risks to...

Sep 3, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread New Federal E-Bike Legislation March 2026.

The problem was not what was defined as compliant for sale in all 50 states by HR727 and regulated by the CPSC. The problem was off-road...

Sep 3, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread New Federal E-Bike Legislation March 2026.

eMotos were never compliant to HR727 as "low speed electric bicycles" but they will remain legal for sale as off road unregulated...

Sep 3, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread Is 3-Class Legislation Creating More Problems Than It Ever Solved....

But considering all the 3 class definitions as a bike to be use regulated as a bike is what was established with HR727 back in 2002. The...

Sep 2, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread Think You’re Defenseless Against the NJ E-Bike Law That Hits TODAY (July 19)? You’re Wrong. It’s Not Bulletproof—Not Even Pea-Shooter Proof..

David and I have exchanged ideas and we agree on pretty much everything except that I believe the vastly more common interpretation of...

Sep 1, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread Riders and lawmakers must understand the actual regulations and intent.....

it's a good common sense document but I still believe the 3-class system has not helped clarify anything. The Low Speed Electric Bicycle...

Aug 31, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread Riders and lawmakers must understand the actual regulations and intent.....

Do some research into HR727. That bill was voted on by all 50 states and passed one vote short of full consensus. It defines a low...

Aug 31, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread Is 3-Class Legislation Creating More Problems Than It Ever Solved....

Be prepared for Class 3 to eventually require licence/registration/insurance as what happened in the EU with speed pedalecs. What is...

Aug 29, 2026
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Ken M posted the thread Is 3-Class Legislation Creating More Problems Than It Ever Solved... in Electric Bike Laws, Regulations.

Given the huge downturn in ebike sales post new regulations based on the People for Bikes 3-Class system is it time to admit that it's...

Aug 29, 2026

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