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Thanks so much for that information! Do you know what the penalty would have been if enforced? Thanks again.

Thanks for that information! They are enforcing ebike laws in Central Pennsylvania? Class 3 ebikes are not allowed anywhere in the state? But bike shops are still selling them, right? Do you know of specific instances of enforcement/

I just discovered an ebike manufactured in Canada by the Dost company. I saw one review on youtube and it was very positively reviewed. They also allow their ebikes to be programmed to adhere to Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 guidelines.

I have to check out those motors you've recommended. They sound like what I'm looking for. (particularly as I get older) In re National Parks: I think all Class 1 machines are approved (unless the supervisor of the park nixes them for some reason.) I assume that Class 3 bikes are banned, but...

I did find this: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/biking/e-bikes.htm

Thanks, Stefan. I knew most of what you told me but you put it all together in a very clear package. I do think that ebikes became legal in US National Parks last year, but I might be wrong about that. Perhaps somebody can check on that for me. I would love to have a class 3 ebike, not so...

Ok Stefan. As noted, I am far from an expert. Please educate me. How does one discern between the classes of E bikes?

Yes. I get that. But ebike class seems (to me anyway) to be based completely on maximum potential engine output and the speed at which the assist turns off. I guess that if those could be adjusted (other than just "eco," turbo," and the other assist levels) in some way that would satisfy the...

Thanks, Patricia. But I was talking about ebikes that were purposely made to switch between classes: 1,2,& 3. Such switchable bikes were referenced in some of the legal discussions on this site.

I have seen "Multi Mode/ Switchable Class Mode" Ebikes mentioned in discussions of the legality of different classes of ebikes, but I never saw any manufacturers and models mentioned. Could anybody tell me the names of the Makes/Models of such "switchable class" ebikes? Thanks.

Will do right now. Thanks, Timpo.

I am contemplating getting an ebike with an "upright rider orientation." I really like the Cannondale Tesoro, the Specialized Turbo Vado SL, and the Kona DewE DL. I would like to be able to ride this bike on bike trails, most of which seem to have a 20 mph limit for ebikes. For the record, I...

The X1 is a great looking bike! If I bought a Tesoro, my preference would be for the X1, but I might opt to stick with the X3 because of the 20 mph speed limit on bike paths around here.

Hi Brenda. Thanks for the update. I actually managed to purchase a Synapse Neo SE at a really great price from REI. I figured that would be best for me. Your advice and the advice from other people on this site was very helpful to me in my decision. Thanks again. (I'll let you know how it...

Hi Carsonjones. Spoke to a local Cannondale dealer who checked the specs out closely (online) and he told me the Synapse Neo 1 will take 650b tires.

Hey Carsonjones. I thought the frames were identical too. I also knew that the SE comes with 650Bs. Maybe I'll give Cannondale a call tomorrow and see what they say.

Hi Carsonjones. Somebody just told me that 650b tires will not fit on the Synapse Neo 1. I've heard that they do and now I've heard that they don't. Maybe it depends on model year? Not sure, but you might want to get confirmation about those 650bs for your Synapse before you have them built up.

Once again, thanks for the great information, Brenda! Very helpful.

In re: Synapse Neo 1 Wheels: as Carson Jones kindly pointed out to me, the other option is to get a pair of 650b tires for the Neo 1 and use them when contemplating a "gravel focused" ride.

Porta pots probably aren't real great either in terms of covid transmission.