Are E-Bikes Safe For Young Teenagers?

[Slaphappygamer]

“Back in MY day, we did wheelies WITHOUT an electric motor!”

 

[PedalUma]

On an Eride Pro it is hard not to do a wheelie. The front end just wants to rise of the ground with 12kW of power on tap they accelerate faster than a Tesla. They are not for bicyclists but it would be fun to get kitted out.

 

[Renee]

I bought my daughter a motorcycle when she learned to drive in high school. I sent her to a training program and then for several weeks she followed me on my bike before I would let her drive it without an escort. I insisted on safety and once I saw how she handled it I initially then let her drive it back and forth to school until she had a bit of time and then could take it around town to work and all that. it was very, very clear that if there was any abuse the keys would be in my pocket. My youngest son then also got himself a motorcycle. Same rules applied. In her case because she was so interested in motorcycles that I worried she'd get on the back with some boy who didn't have the experience to take on a rider. (which is what I did in college) I thought it was better she learn how to do it herself. My son as well. I would do the same with an e-bike. Train and train and insist if there is an issue the bike is relinquished and be serious about it. I've seen ebikes that go pretty fast they are technically motorcycle like and need the skills for cornering and stopping although they are lighter. Just my 2 cents.

 

[PedalUma]

I am well informed and that is what makes me a 'nutter' who goes first. I lead by choosing to ride bikes and lessening my impacts. We are already screwed but must start to behave responsibly.

 

[gromike]

.... the "Navy actually produced jet fuel from co2.

Bullsh*t!

 

[Tom@WashDC]

Bullsh*t!

Actually...

• US Navy Announces $3/Gallon Jet Fuel from CO2
• From Navy.mil - How it Works: CO2 + H2 = Jet Fuel
• From AF.mil - The Air Force proves it’s possible to make jet fuel out of thin air

 

[gromike]

As they say it's possible, but it is not realistic. It's going to take more energy in than you get out, and nobody is doing it to actually make usable amounts of jet fuel.

 

[gromike]

The true nutters are those who think our global civilization has no effect on the planet earth.

 

[Moriform]

Started riding motorcycle at age 16. I don't know what ER nurses call cyclists, but my mom always called motorcyclists organ donors, I imagine nurses and doctors still do. I'm really lucky that cycling came natural to me and so to did a preternatural desire to keep living. I've seen all the dumb@ssery there is to be seen on anything with two wheels. Here is the real questions? 1. Why does he want an ebike? If he's healthy and just wants transport, he would be better served by an electric dirt bike or motorcycle, or a Gasser moped, or motorcycle. If you're worried about safety, here is how it is, people are like outdoor cats when it comes to motorized anything, some have the common sense for self preservation, some get run over their first time outside. If the kid is responsible and you can trust him, get him what he really wants, which is probably a dirt bike or motorcycle, whether that is electric or a gasser is up to you.

Born in the 1900's. I remember a day with no video games except those at the local 7-11 or arcade. Back before cellphones and pagers. I wouldn't say it was simpler or easier time, but it was certainly different.


I think it might be too risky for teenagers, because they don't always have enough experience and responsibility. Let them practice in e-bike simulator games until they get older. I don't even know if all teenagers play computer games all day long these days, or if it's no longer popular and everyone spends their time outside? Personally, I often spend time on my PC, I read mostly on https://gamblizard.ca/blog/ about strategies and different games, and I also play RPGs. I didn't have this as a child, so I can say that I'm catching up. I also want to think about buying a chair with a steering wheel and pedals to play racing games.

There were no video games when I was a kid either. There were bicycles and board games, and sports too. It was cool. But electric bicycles are too much for teenagers. I watch them now, they just fly at full speed down the road. It's dangerous.

 

[sunti]

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