mrgold35
Well-Known Member
I did a little digging. You're right, the Arizona laws are quite favorable for ebikes. It looks like the trail @mrgold35 was on is US forest land though, and from everything I've seen posted over at the mtbr ebike sub forum the US forest service doesn't allow electric bikes on its trails.
I think the laws haven't caught up to the technology when it comes to Class I/II ebikes. My 4" fat tire bike does far less damage to the trails compared to the thinner MTB tires that dig ruts and create more dust when riding. MTB bikes can reach higher mph downhill than my 7 geared Radrover. The only advantage my $1500 ebike has over a $7000 MTB is this +50 year old overweight soon to be AARP member can pass them up on an incline.