'E-Bike riders pose far lower risk than non-assisted riders, new data shows - Electrek

[Deleted member 4210]

E-bike riders pose far lower risk than non-assisted riders, new data shows

Electric bicycles have a lot going for them, helping riders commute faster and farther than pedal bikes and more efficiently...

electrek.co

Cool.

P.s. as always there is a 'caveat.'. This data was collected in Europe where a) throttles are banned, and b) top assisted speed is ~ 15 mph.

Nonetheless it's encouraging to see.

 

[FlatSix911]

Mods, please combine this thread with the original post linked above... thanks.

 

[Alex M]

On Ebike your thinking is clearer and reflexes are quicker because you're less exhausted. You're less distracted 'cause you're less focused on muscle work. Just stand on the sidewalk and look at ebikers and non-powered riders - ebiker goes smooth, non-powered is pumping, swaying left-right, this takes a lot of body resources.

The research was European. When speeds are as high as they are in the US - I bet this will affect the results.

 

[Deacon Blues]

On Ebike your thinking is clearer and reflexes are quicker because you're less exhausted. You're less distracted 'cause you're less focused on muscle work. Just stand on the sidewalk and look at ebikers and non-powered riders - ebiker goes smooth, non-powered is pumping, swaying left-right, this takes a lot of body resources.

I ride both a light, carbon road bike and an ebike and I find your comparison to be complete nonsense.

On both bikes I ride with a smooth, even cadence for 99% of the time. The ONLY time I sway back and forth on my road bike is when I'm climbing a very steep hill or trying to accelerate quickly.
Thinking is clearer, quicker reflexes, and less distraction when riding an ebike? Absolute rubbish.

Have you even ridden a regular bike for any distance?

 

[Alex M]

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Have you looked at an average regular commuter pedaling down the street? Not on super-booper carbon frame. You could tell an ebike from regular by just looking at his back and legs.
(And, - yes, I've ridden a regular bike many times).