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by lnjoe 380 days ago
> So I would like to see better e-bike laws that make it illegal to have a machine that's too heavy and/or fast

Fwiw, shouldn’t we consider the weight of the bike (e-bike or not e-bike) + the weight of the rider?

On my 75lb e-bike and weighing 160lb, am I more dangerous than a 220lb dude on a 15lb Schwinn?

Speed’s an issue also, but I’ve had my road bike up to 55 mph (downhill) and never exceed 24 mph on my e-bike.

So, I guess I’m saying to be equitable, set speed and combined weight limits on all things with 2 wheels.