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.

  • Panq@lemmy.nz
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    6 months ago

    If I remember correctly, they are allowed to have a thumb throttle if it’s capped at 6km/hr (which is still very handy for starting, especially on a cargo bike). On a generic Bafang/similar motor controller, that’s a purely software limit that anyone with a programming cable can change.