‘I couldn’t stop it from hitting the pole’: Here’s why e-bike injuries among Gen-Xers and Boomers are spiking - The Boston Globe - eviltoast
New research suggests riders and city planners need to make changes to keep people safe.

New research suggests riders and city planners need to make changes to keep people safe.

  • FuzzyRedPanda@lemm.eeEnglish
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    25 days ago

    And for those who don’t know, an e-bike may have a 250 - 1000+ watt motor.

    True, but as far as I know, no city-approved rental company is renting bikes with anything greater than 750watts, as it would be a major liability, especially when the rental companies don’t offer helmets.

    If anyone’s city is offering e-bikes with motors over750 watts, I would be very interested to hear about it.

    • Showroom7561@lemmy.caEnglish
      3·
      25 days ago

      Rentals, likely not. But private e-bikes can get to 1000+ watts or more.

      Even a 500w motor is a lot, and for someone who would typically ride at 150w (their own power), it would feel like they have superpowers.