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

Yes....10X downhill is easy to do without a motor or even pedaling which is why the 28-30mph top assist makes a little sense as an ebike...

Jun 5, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread New Federal E-Bike Legislation March 2026.

That was a "use" law - an example of when a state does something stupid like the 3-class legislation (this was not a "use" law). For...

Jun 4, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread Scooter Rider and Cyclist Are Killed in Head-On Crash on N.Y.C. Bridge.

It's not really the speed capability of the mobility devices (some sports cars can easily exceed 200mph), it's the idiots that think...

Jun 1, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread What's holding back the e-bike boom? Research, safety, and bias (article).

Try this. Try riding up say a 6-8% grade on a Bosch or Yamaha 250W rated mid drive ebike while trying to maintain 20mph. You quickly...

Jun 1, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread What's holding back the e-bike boom? Research, safety, and bias (article).

Thick street tires around 2.5' wide for passive suspension like the Schwalbe Moto X (why are most street tires designed to be lite for...

May 30, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread What's holding back the e-bike boom? Research, safety, and bias (article).

I think that most people see ebikes, just like traditional bikes, as recreation / leisure / fitness oriented instead of for any serious...

May 30, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread concerns with ebikes laws and ways to improve them.

Really??? HR727 is what regulated interstate commerce - what is legal for sale in all 50 states. It's not about states taking it...

May 27, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread concerns with ebikes laws and ways to improve them.

Really??? HR727 is what regulated interstate commerce - that is legal for sale in all 50 states. They don't just take it up...it's...

May 27, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread concerns with ebikes laws and ways to improve them.

I have never suggested this. Never! HR727 restricts motor alone speeds for compliant ebikes at 20mph on a level surface but that assist...

May 27, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread concerns with ebikes laws and ways to improve them.

It's actually not vague at all and keep in mind it's enforcement is on the product prior to sale. Not enforced by state "use" laws...

May 27, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread concerns with ebikes laws and ways to improve them.

I have ALWAYS said that "usage" is what the states do have jurisdiction over. Some don't understand the difference between defining a...

May 27, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread concerns with ebikes laws and ways to improve them.

That equipment is not banned on bikes using public infrastructure as some class 3 ebikes are.

May 27, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread concerns with ebikes laws and ways to improve them.

Yes, I understand this. The point is that traditional bike speeds can be too fast for some infrastructure so speed limits on that...

May 27, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread concerns with ebikes laws and ways to improve them.

I just want ebikes to reach their full potential for urban mobility. They are the most efficient means to go from A-to-B - more...

May 27, 2026
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Ken M replied to the thread concerns with ebikes laws and ways to improve them.

This is wrong. HR727 allows the assist that sustains 20mph motor alone to continue with the human effort adding to it for faster speeds...

May 26, 2026

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