dogman said:Abroad, particularly in Europe, I think some of the rediculously high priced bottom bracket drive bikes will start catching on. Easy to see why a hubmotor is a poor choice there given the emasculating laws. But through the gears, such low power can still be attractive. Plus there is a culture much more willing to bike for transportation in some parts of Europe.
I can't wait to get my hands on one of those bottom bracket drive from either Panasonic or Bosch. They make so much more sense than the hub motors, at least from a theoretical standpoint.dogman said:Abroad, particularly in Europe, I think some of the rediculously high priced bottom bracket drive bikes will start catching on. Easy to see why a hubmotor is a poor choice there given the emasculating laws. But through the gears, such low power can still be attractive.
Lebowski, do they make and sell bicycle frames for the Panasonic or Bosch BB drive in Switzerland? In other words, can you buy a frame from A, a BB drive motor from B, a controller/computer from C and put them together by yourself?Lebowski said:... I see al of my aunts and uncles switching
to high-end electric bikes. I can understand the appeal of even a low powered (25kmh) bike to an older person.
The motor allows one to cycle with the speed and ease of an 18 year old, people feel rejuvinated...
I'm with you.V_Mark said:... If the public is aware of it, it will be regulated more. Is this something we are prepared for?
I don't know what you're talking about dogman. Chapter 551 of the Texas Transportation Code defines electric bicycles just the same way as the federal law does: 750W, 20mph, 100lbs. No license, no registration. A haven for DUI guys just like most other states, except yours of course.dogman said:Unfortunately Texas did notice Ebikes, and you got a nice long complicated set of laws now.
SamTexas said:I'm with you.V_Mark said:... If the public is aware of it, it will be regulated more. Is this something we are prepared for?
I can only speak for myself: No, I don't want ebikes to be more popular, in fact I want the opposite. No, I don't want the public to be aware of ebikes. No, I don't want to promote ebikes. No, I don't want to see any change at all to the current USA ebike law.
But that doesn't necessarily mean much.dogman said:...Licence required, but nobody asked Wineboy for his in more than a year of riding.
etard said:More ebikes= More Government Regulation i.e. Laws and Fees
I still can't understand why everybody wants ebkes to be popular. For what purpose?
With more e-bikes, maybe I'll find someone in real life to talk to.