‘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.

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    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.