Hi eFolks!
It appears ALL the news accounts of Simon riding a new electric trail bike (eMTB) may be very inaccurate!
An article from Electrek.com sheds some light on his accident and makes much more sense for us that are experienced e-Bike (eMTB) users! See link:
Electrek that states he was riding a CAB Recon “eBike” which is really a “27 horse-power electric motorcycle with pedals” that can go up to 60mph. “CAB Motorworks claim this is the most powerful production electric bicycle on the planet.” It can apparently go 0-50mph in 5 seconds.
https://electrek.co/2020/08/10/egeb-simon-cowell-e-bike-accident-barbados-electric-buses/
NOT a legal e-Bike, but really an electric motorcycle (hyrid w/ bicycle pedals)!
Be safe out there! Clint The eBike Guy