Last September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB-1271, which redefines and adds to several electric bicycle regulations in…

  • makingStuffForFun
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    2 days ago

    Here in Melbourne, Australia, they use them like motorcycles everywhere.

    Every single food panda, or other delivery rider is on an e bike with throttle, and they never peddle.

    They ride at full speed, on the roads, like motorcycles.

    It’s totally doable. Thousands are doing it every day here.

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      2 days ago

      Ok, but these are US street legal ebikes.

      I have put thousands of miles on my class 3 as my primary commute. Definitely pedal powered with some motorized assistance.