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Old 12-28-17 | 11:45 PM
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Joe Bikerider
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From: Walnut Creek, CA

Bikes: 1969 Peugeot PX10, 1992 Della Santa, Linus Roadster 8

Originally Posted by big john
A friend has modified his e-bike to assist to over 40 mph. He said it was easy.
That's exactly what will cause e-bikes to get strictly restricted or banned altogether. Looking at the advertising and reading the forums it's obvious everyone wants a faster e-bike. Our local MUP has a 15mph speed limit. There are the usual bikers that exceed that and now e-bikes are starting to appear and some go much faster. I guess it's the American way. The regional park district that administers the MUP is running a one year trial of allowing e-bikes. I make sure to leave a negative comment every time I see one speeding, which they all do. The only thing electric that belongs on that path is a wheelchair.
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