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    People for Bikes: Progress on Ebike Laws in the US

    I once touched 50 mph on my bicycle on a significant descent. Yes, that was certainly dumb and having achieved it ( in my youth) I will not attempt to do it again. However, this leads to the reason I was capable of going that speed. I’m not an Olympian. I used gravity. I think we have used...
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    People for Bikes: Progress on Ebike Laws in the US

    How true.....Hey! maybe they should outlaw descents where gravity is assisting as would a motor. Joking of course. It’s really all about reasonable speeds and courtesy.
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    New guy from Connecticut

    I'm nervous about shopping because my past experience is that all the good bikes are sold out shortly after the good weather begins. Right now I can't test ride a bike. I'm on a knee scooter!!! I usually overshop everything before making the wrong decision!! LOL
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    New guy from Connecticut

    New member. Planning on buying a Specialized Vado 4.0 or 6.0 soon. May consider others. Your advice is welcomed. Would be doing 20-40 mile rec rides with clubs or alone. Had a foot disorder for a few yrs and am recovering from foot surgery as I type. The ebike should allow me to get back to...
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    Planning on buying a Vado 4.0 or 6.0 soon. All advice welcomed.

    New member. Planning on buying a Vado 4.0 or 6.0 soon. Would be doing 20-40 mile rec rides with clubs or alone. Had a foot disorder for a few yrs and am recovering from foot surgery as I type. The ebike should allow me to get back to what I enjoy. I'm 73 yrs, long time cyclist, 220 pounds...
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    Vado 5.0 - 45 months ownership - approximately 23,000+ miles

    Thanks for al this info. I thought about your cassette problem...Considering that you have a motor helping you you are able to ride faster and peddle slower than if you were doing all the work. Therefore, your use of the 11t and 13t is above average. Since they have few teeth, each tooth...
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