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I'm just wanting some feedback from ebike riders if they would prefer a rear IGH / derailleur to have a silent free wheel or one that clicks as is standard in the industry.

We've all read about the EU 250W power rating / limit for ebike drive systems but the drive system do have higher than 250W peak power. I'm trying to comprehend what the legislation actually specifies.... Is 250W the peak power the motor and controller can provide without overheating within 30...

There’s no question about it: Class 3 ebikes (S-pedelecs in Europe) are an ideal means of transport for commuters and would help ease the traffic situation, especially in congested cities. The legislature is hindering the transformation of urban mobility because these models are restricted to...

Was helping a friend configure a cargo ebike with a Bafang M620 mid-drive. He is about 200lb so it's frequently expected that upwards of 300nM of torque will be subjected to the IGH when the bike is fully loaded which is expected to be upwards of 800lbs. He wants a 20,000km minimum service life...

The only difference between the two regulations is that HR727 does not differentiate the technology utilized to generate the assist as 3-class does for an unknown reason and there is a defined motor alone power limit above 20mph instead of two different assist limits. These differences are...

I know this is going to be contentious with some but I'm just starting my efforts to get this information out to as many as possible. Just recently had a conference call with the CPSC on a petition I filed that requested a preemption of the 3-class state regulations. They clarified why they...

In 2002 when ebikes were moved from NHTSA jurisdiction to the CPSC the requirement for a speedometer was removed and not a single state protested that. Why did People for Bikes draft the 3-class legislation with section 303 of the model legislation to have states re-add that requirement on Class...

Many on EBR claim that by advocating the federal definition for a "low speed electric bicycle" (LSEB) as a bike for state use regulations I'm advocating unsafe crazy speeds that would result in less access for ebikes. Let's examine that scientifically to see if they know what they are talking...

I'm sure everyone will just claim it's coincidence but they are well aware of the petition being filed with CPSC and I simply think they would prefer to avoid potential questions. They have had every chance to post some public comments on the EBR forum but have avoided that.

My mis-read on section 206...sorry!! This is the section 206 motor disengagement rule in their "model legislation" that I misread. I was thinking both had to disengage the motor but not the correct interpretation. An electric bicycle shall operate in a manner so that the electric motor is...

I know there are plenty of people that have claimed that I'm a crazy conspiracy theorist in claiming that if the 3-class legislation being pushed by People for Bikes with the intent of replacing the profoundly better 2002 Federal definition for Low Speed Electric Bike per HR727 that compulsory...

The link is no link posted yet but it appears to be on the schedule: https://www.peopleforbikes.org/bike-industry-webinars I would like everyone that follows any of the regulatory status on ebikes to attend this webinar. I do plan on asking them a few questions on the 3-class legislation that I...

A lot of EBR forum contributors know I interpret the statutes that a "Low Speed Electric Bicycle" (LSEB) is defined as a "bike" and that state bike use/traffic laws going back many decades were intended to regulate them exactly the same. It's my opinion that is best for the ebike industry as it...

There is a clear conflict / discrepancy with the recent H.R. 1019 and H.R. 384. Both bills were introduced to the 117'th congress on the same day - January 21, 2021. However, if you look at the legal text, each bill contains a different definition of what defines / constitutes a low speed...

I've seen a few ebike companies releasing ebike models that have switchable Class Modes. In other words, it means a single model can ridden as a Class 1, 2, or 3 ebike. I'm just wondering what the general opinion is on this. My interpretation is that the industry is saying we really don't like...

A PhD Electrical Engineer with an impressive work history that was instrumental in getting "low speed electric bicycles" (LSEBs) moved from NHTSA regulation to the CPSC in 2002 (he was visionary enough to know it was important that LSEBs not be regulated as motor vehicles. His goal was that...

Not sure how many noticed that PFBs presented 3-class legislation at a CPSC sponsored micromobility forum as a "Voluntary ebike Standard." I think they are hedging in case the 3-class system does end up getting preempted - they will claim the states adopted as law entirely on their own. I don't...

I posted this in general discussion forum thinking it would get more notice but it's a regulation topic so so here's the link to the post. It potentially could have a dramatic impact on how ebikes are state regulated in the future...

I’m releasing this statement to inform the media, industry and consumers that I have filed a “petition for preemption” with the CPSC regarding the “3-Class” E-Bike state legislation. If the petition is determined to have legal merit by CPSC General Counsel, the 3-Class legislation adopted by 26...

Does the CPSC federal definition for low speed electric bicycles super-cede the People for Bikes 3-class system??? Not opinions...looking for legal information on this subject. I 100% believe the CPSC Pre-emptive policy applies equally to the definition of a low speed electric bicycle and the...