Two bills moving through the California legislature this year could change how e-bikes are bought, ridden, and regulated across the state. One would require
  • turdas@suppo.fi
    161·
    10 days ago

    It’s 15.6mph here and I just don’t see the point using one if I can ride faster on most terrain under my own steam.

    Hills.

    • CannonFodder@lemmy.world
      13·
      10 days ago

      Shared bike paths. If I have to nearly stop to go around a kid on a tricycle it’s no big deal since I can get back up to speed with no effort. But without the electric boost I’m more tempted to fly by to keep my speed up.

      • sem@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        1·
        10 days ago

        I have an ecsooter and I’m still tempted, because of preserving battery life. I try to not ride on the same paths as toddlers, and if I have to, I go really slow or even walk the scooter if it is congested.