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re: Opinions on "pedal assisted" bikes
Posted on 6/22/20 at 8:00 pm to Big Scrub TX
Posted on 6/22/20 at 8:00 pm to Big Scrub TX
Don't let anyone discourage you. You'll have an absolute blast. Some e-bikes have both class 2 and 3 modes and are a legal gray area. But honestly, I know people that ride class 3 on bike paths with no problem. You just don't want to be wide open at 28mph without breaking a sweat. That will definitely give you away. 
If I'm ever within 10-15 bikeable miles from my job, we will probably cut back to one car. My wife works from home, and estimates of car ownership for vehicle, insurance, gas, maintenance, etc. is often as high as $800 a month. I'd probably buy an e-bike as a commuter to avoid sweating during the summer, and just use the car in bad weather.
If I'm ever within 10-15 bikeable miles from my job, we will probably cut back to one car. My wife works from home, and estimates of car ownership for vehicle, insurance, gas, maintenance, etc. is often as high as $800 a month. I'd probably buy an e-bike as a commuter to avoid sweating during the summer, and just use the car in bad weather.
This post was edited on 6/22/20 at 8:24 pm
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Posted on 6/22/20 at 11:15 pm to Yat27
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Don't let anyone discourage you. You'll have an absolute blast. Some e-bikes have both class 2 and 3 modes and are a legal gray area. But honestly, I know people that ride class 3 on bike paths with no problem. You just don't want to be wide open at 28mph without breaking a sweat. That will definitely give you away.
I legit curious to see what it actually feels like. I definitely only want "pedal assisted" and not the kind that are like de facto scooters.
Posted on 6/23/20 at 12:31 pm to Yat27
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But honestly, I know people that ride class 3 on bike paths with no problem. You just don't want to be wide open at 28mph without breaking a sweat.
this is why the a-hole cyclists give you shite.
mopeds don't belong on trails or multi-use paths. and the douchebags who ride class 2 or 3 bikes on trails and paths deserve the shite they catch. they usually have no idea how to handle a bike and have no idea of trail etiquette. i have seen these guys nearly kill hikers and runners, and have seen them go off trail and destroy the desert/forest here.
nothing against the class 1 e-bikes, as i know some old masters racers who have had strokes or heart issues and ride them just to be able to ride. but they know how to handle a bike and know trail etiquette.
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