E-Bikes Should Not Require Pedaling, Proposes U.K. Government, Diverging From E.U. - eviltoast
E-bikes could get faster, more powerful and not require pedaling, in a move announced today by UKGOV. Cycling organizations are opposed to the plans.

E-bikes could get faster, more powerful and not require pedaling, in a move announced today by UKGOV. Cycling organizations are opposed to the plans.

  • sopo@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    32·
    6 months ago

    They are talking about removing the obligation to pedal, not the option (which I agree with you, it’s a good option to have)

    I think it’s a very sensible decision, I’m from a EU country with 250W limit which is very anemic for the dangerous city streets we have in my town. A throttle is much safer especially when starting from a stop, but it’s currently illegal to have on.

    • over_clox@lemmy.worldEnglish
      12·
      6 months ago

      Huh, okay, I get the article a little better now. Sorry I’m not very familiar with rules and regulations regarding electric bikes, or even mechanical bikes for that matter.

      Where I live, the only regulation they have for bicycles actually applies to automobiles, they have to give bicyclists 3 feet of space when they pass. That’s it. No speed limits, no helmets necessary, just use common sense and don’t ride in the middle of the highway.

      I’m glad to live in a very bicycle friendly city.