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100% this. It's all about using your head instead of the electronics. I frequently ride my class 3 in places where it's technically not allowed, but nobody spares me a second glance because I don't bother them by riding past them like a maniac.

The pendulum has swung the other way recently; as far as I can tell from some quick research, 26 states have now adopted the three-tiered system. It's likely that manufacturers have been anticipating this trend of further adoption across the country. Furthermore, several of the states that have...

I bought my Riese and Muller Roadster from The New Wheel in SF a few months ago, and have put about 700 miles on it since then. They were great during and after the sale and I've enjoyed the visits I've made since then for various upgrades, accessories, and a tune-up. You've already made your...

Quite possible. I've had a policy for my Class III bike with them for about two months. I pay ~$35 a month for the coverage. No claims yet (and hoping for none), so I can't vouch for their claims process or willingness to pay.

I am not a lawyer, so this isn't legal advice and you should check with someone else to verify my opinion, but I think the "or" in that clause is important. From what I know, mid-drive bikes tend to have lower wattage motors. I believe the Bosch Performance Line Speed motor in my bike is a...

I’ve been riding a Class III Riese and Muller Roadster with no throttle for about two months now. Most of my commute is pretty flat, and there are places that I can et to the top speed, but since I'm not a very strong rider I find it difficult to reach and maintain 28 mph on flat ground without...

That does look quite nice! I find the design really attractive and it ticks a lot of boxes for me. It also seems to be available here with support at a LBS, so I'll add it to the list of bikes for me to consider. Yeah, I ruled out Juiced due to that. There is a LBS here that sells and...

Hey everyone, I live in San Francisco, and I'm looking to buy an eBike sometime in the next month or two, for commuting about four miles both ways, as well as general recreational riding around the city. My budget is about $5000, not including taxes or other fees. My commute is not particularly...