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  1. FInx

    2020 28mph e road bikes: Specialized Creo vs 2020 BH Core race 1.6 vs Trek Domane + HP vs Bulls Desert Eagle ?

    The drive train on the 2020 Domane+ is completely different than the older models. It uses standard chainrings instead of the tiny chainring on the older models. Someone mentioned that you can ride without the battery. This is true on the Allante, but not on the HP/HP7. The battery has the...
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    Why not speed limits?

    Someone in the UK on a de-restricted ebike hit and killed a pedestrian. They estimate the rider was going 30mph. They were on the street, in a vehicle lane. In my opinion, this is not an ebike at this point, it's a vehicle, and the driver and vehicle should be properly licensed and insured...
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    Why not speed limits?

    Comparing e-bikes to cars isn't a very good comparison. Drivers must be licensed and they and their cars insured. There is no such requirement for E-Bikes. At least not yet. I'm not sure that mandating that manufacturers build to the three class definitions is going to really help...
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    Ohioians!!! Act Now!!!

    This Wikipedia article may be of interest for those viewing this thread. Wikipedia E-Bike Laws
  5. FInx

    Put down a deposit on a Creo E5

    I was in the market for a Class III road ebike. I really wanted the Creo, but ultimately decided to go with the Domane+ HP. The deal breaker for the Creo for me is the non-removable battery. This bike will be my primary commute option 9 months out of the year, and I need to be able to charge...
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