Specialized Turbo E Bikes: Any "Class 1" Machines?

[GaleL]

I almost forgot....
Congratulations on your new bike and welcome to the Turbo Vado Como Owners Club

Specialized Turbo Vado/Como/Tero/Tero X User Club

Majority of EBR Forum owners of Specialized e-bikes ride either a Turbo Vado or a Como. This is natural, as these two major models have been designed for an average cyclist. Turbo Levo and Kenevo are technical ride stuff, discussed on e-MTB fora. Creo is for road cycling fanatics :) It is...

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Thank you!

 

[Marci jo]

I wish I had U.S. "e-bike class issues" headache here in Europe...

A typical conversation when I am at stop and someone spots the number plate on my Vado:
-- A registered bike? How come?!
-- It is a speed e-bike that is assisted up to 45 km/h... Technically, a moped.
-- Meaning, you de-restricted it?
-- No, it is a speed e-bike, made that way by the factory. It would not get the number plate otherwise...

Now, it is technically infeasible to remove the number plate support, as it has integrated rack, tail-light and STOP indicator. And the number plate is permanently lit.

That’s interesting Stefan.
The typical questions I receive:
- Is that an ebike? How does it work?
- How much does it cost?
- How far does it go on a charge.
Hardly ever get a question about speed. And of course people are a bit surprised if the subject of bike weight comes up.

I suspect moped owners here get the same questions as you. Moped are required to have a license plate.

 

[Art Deco]

The only people who ever asked me about my bike were bikers. Most people know nothing about ebikes here, including the police.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

- How far does it go on a charge.

Jacek used to get such questions. His answer typically was: "As far as you can pedal it"
Next question: "Where is the throttle?" Answer: "In the crank. You activate the throttle by pedalling the e-bike"