Two bills moving through the California legislature this year could change how e-bikes are bought, ridden, and regulated across the state. One would require
Seriously, if they don’t require pedals to move it’s a motorcycle or moped. I use an e-bike to commute but it doesn’t work without the pedals. It’s still a bike. If you want to tax me for it then give me my own damn lane
Mopeds have pedals but mostly function by a throttle. I never knew a single person that used the pedals unless they were out of gas. My bike (class 2, mid-engine) does not work without pedals and makes commuting feasible in areas with a lot of hills. I always pedal past the 28mph max and it’s 0 engine assist in those moments. You going to regulate that then you need to regulate all the spandex guys on the weekends too.
Seriously, if they don’t require pedals to move it’s a motorcycle or moped. I use an e-bike to commute but it doesn’t work without the pedals. It’s still a bike. If you want to tax me for it then give me my own damn lane
If your bike has a motor and pedals how is it not a moped?
Mopeds have pedals but mostly function by a throttle. I never knew a single person that used the pedals unless they were out of gas. My bike (class 2, mid-engine) does not work without pedals and makes commuting feasible in areas with a lot of hills. I always pedal past the 28mph max and it’s 0 engine assist in those moments. You going to regulate that then you need to regulate all the spandex guys on the weekends too.