The main problem I see is kids with very powerful "ebikes" which are actually e-motorcycles doing wheelies up and down the main road. They ride at night no lights, 45 MPH. The 14 year old kids ride them on the streets like cars in traffic, no turn signals, dirt tires, no brake lights, and have had no drivers training. For street riding it should be people with at least a drivers permit especially anything that goes over 20mph!
There is zero way to regulate them, so long as police have no way to test them a 1000watt and 4000w motor look the same with decals removed and an unknowing law enforcement officer inspecting
They can't enforce it anyways.. if the local law enforcement has time to enforce the type of ebike we ride and not pulling over speeders in school zones here, I'm not gonna worry.
In Germany it's very simple. You got Pedelecs that are equal to a normal Bicycle. Pedal Assist, no Thrust Lever and shut off the Assist at 25 km/h (15,5 mph). You can use it on all Bike Paths. Then there are S-Pedelecs. That are Pedelecs with a stronger Motor and a max. Speed of 45 km/h (28 mph). That comes with more Restrictions. You need a Licence. Age is limited to 16 Years or older. Insurance is needed, also a Tag. A Helmet is Mandatory. Bikepaths are forbidden. If you have a Throttle you need another Licence. In short it's like a Moped. A Electrobike without Pedals and only Throttle are similar to Mopeds (Light Motorbikes). Also only from Age 16 and with Licence and Insurance /Tag plus Helmet. Bike Paths are forbidden.
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The main problem I see is kids with very powerful "ebikes" which are actually e-motorcycles doing wheelies up and down the main road. They ride at night no lights, 45 MPH. The 14 year old kids ride them on the streets like cars in traffic, no turn signals, dirt tires, no brake lights, and have had no drivers training. For street riding it should be people with at least a drivers permit especially anything that goes over 20mph!
@@northyland1157 thank those influencers for ruining a lot of the fun. Short term thinking and putting kids in the ER
There is zero way to regulate them, so long as police have no way to test them a 1000watt and 4000w motor look the same with decals removed and an unknowing law enforcement officer inspecting
thats my thought unless you are speeding or escess speed and not pedaling giving smokey an excuse on a bad day lol theres always that lol
These "e-bikes" need to be regulated like mopeds. IMO class1 should be the only e-mtb that is allowed on any sort of trail.
@@rezenclowd3 honestly I don't think e anything should be allowed on mtb trails
@@ColoradoAdventureChannel class 1 does not harm trails further than analog bikes
@@rezenclowd3 good to know
I agree 1000% make simple speed limits. They're making it way more complicated than it needs to be.
They can't enforce it anyways.. if the local law enforcement has time to enforce the type of ebike we ride and not pulling over speeders in school zones here, I'm not gonna worry.
Well no. Gas pollutes and makes noise. That would make it legal to take your Harley down the path as long as you're under the limit.
ya lots of smoke up here too
Ahhh bro I bet
Last time we were in Vail, they said pedal assist bikes were banned from upper Vail Pass. Is that still true?
@@brentcollins9727 yup still true. Not enforced at all though
E-bikes are motorcycles.
@@DinoAlberini you've never owned a motorcycle then
@@ColoradoAdventureChannel I have and it’s totally irrelevant. They fit the definition perfectly.
@@DinoAlberini moped actually does
@@ColoradoAdventureChannel a moped is a motorcycle by definition as well
@@DinoAlberini if it has pedals yes
In Germany it's very simple. You got Pedelecs that are equal to a normal Bicycle. Pedal Assist, no Thrust Lever and shut off the Assist at 25 km/h (15,5 mph). You can use it on all Bike Paths.
Then there are S-Pedelecs. That are Pedelecs with a stronger Motor and a max. Speed of 45 km/h (28 mph). That comes with more Restrictions. You need a Licence. Age is limited to 16 Years or older. Insurance is needed, also a Tag. A Helmet is Mandatory. Bikepaths are forbidden. If you have a Throttle you need another Licence. In short it's like a Moped.
A Electrobike without Pedals and only Throttle are similar to Mopeds (Light Motorbikes). Also only from Age 16 and with Licence and Insurance /Tag plus Helmet. Bike Paths are forbidden.
That's awesome.. my father was born in Manheim love Germany 🇩🇪
What ever happened to the hulk scooter?
It's been sitting in Denver for a week . Hopefully I'll get it this week . It's 2 hours away.. lol
Bummer... Hopefully the long wait is well worth it..
@@StarFromJacob mee too.. apparently the Denver hub w TForce shipping is incredibly behind
He did the review today it’s awesome