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Actually, the road has flattened out at this point, approximately 7.5% grade. The real danger is falling rocks from the cliffs in the 10-12.5% grade section.

No, cars drove in that lane. The plan is to convert the lane to bike only. It will never happen without some barrier.

We were joking about how cynical the city government is for painting bike share lane symbols on our street. You must pedal in the car lane at 35mph! Everyone belly-ached laughed so loudly. The chorus response was "no one rides their bike up that hill!". We all cracked up!

I hope the signs are not the result of a serious accident.

The total pleasure my road provides only happens by taking control of the road, as shown in the following picture. Please note the riders descended the hill in the left hand lane as a group to protect themselves from right hand lane dangers. The cyclists were not making a left hand turn. The...

George, Great idea. I am taking the train home from San Francisco, which serves as a perfect metaphor. I ran a few miles to the train station. I loved the train ride along the picturesque SF bay. Many put bikes on the train. Very uplifting to me. Only a tiny percentage are willing to ride a...

I doubt it. I have been waiting for days for a simple email reply. What is the financial proposition? When I used to kiteboard on the CA coast, we had contests for the first three years. Lots of enthusiasm. Ultimately,it was too costly. Lots of publicity. The sport holds very limited appeal...

The event need not be a big affair. If the main goal is to capture the public imagination, then the most unique feature must be clearly illustrated. I am thinking of Evil Knevil jumping the Grand Canyon. No one believed it was possible. Millions of people passionately debated the prospects.

Why not follow the motorcycle model? Run the races at established motorcycle races. A large audience that may be somewhat sympathetic.

I think HPC offers a wide spectrum of motors, 750W, 1500W, 2kW, 2.5kW, 3.5kW. My current understanding is these are all legal in CA as some sort of motorized bicycle or moped. 3.7kW is the federal cut-off as a motorcycle vehicle, as I understand it. Certainly, the rear hub motor could be swapped...

How many watts? I am currently interested in the HPC Revolution 5, which is 5kW. As far as I can tell, it is not DOT motorcycle compliant. I am willing to consider the 3.5kW Revolution called "Sport". However, I think it still lacks legal registration items, e.g., VIN. HPC has not responded to...

George, Federal Motorcycle laws, which may differ according to state law: There are two basic category definitions for two and three wheeled motor vehicles; Motorcycle is defined as a motor vehicle with motive power having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not...

George, Page 32 is a huge obstacle. Simply, the record-keeping is overwhelming for a small company. They may not be profitable simply due to maintaining records for 5 years, for every bike. Seems like only giant, international companies need apply! Thanks, mike

I only have one road as an option. I am forced into heavy traffic. I have to be powered to deal with cars. Undesirable from my viewpoint. I do not want so much power, but what is necessary to deal with auto traffic.

Agreed. I think the issues are more technical and may be impossible. Please see Court's video http://electricbikereview.com/community/threads/what-does-off-road-only-electric-bike-actually-mean.1761/#post-19413

Ageeed. Some things may be impossible unless designed. Please see Court's video http://electricbikereview.com/community/threads/what-does-off-road-only-electric-bike-actually-mean.1761/#post-19413

Thanks. What are DOT requirements? I want to register a legal "eMotorBike". I found one obscure DOT requirement in Court's video. Please see the video post below http://electricbikereview.com/community/threads/what-does-off-road-only-electric-bike-actually-mean.1761/#post-19413

Agreed, I think a steering stop in one example. Please see Court's video in the post below http://electricbikereview.com/community/threads/what-does-off-road-only-electric-bike-actually-mean.1761/#post-19413

George, Thank you. I have been trying to track the details down. I have a feeling DOT is a thorny issue. I remeber Court mentioning the DOT requirement for a steering stop in his Grace One video review. If many issues like steering stop prevent motorcycle registration, then it could be a...

Thanks. In CA, it is actually 1000W for "motorized bicycle". I want a motorcycle or eMotorBike. I plan to register and comply with all laws, get M1 motorcycle license, etc... The HPC distinction is confusing me. I emailed them but have not received a response. HPC does not want anyone to use...