Originally Posted by
northtexasbiker
At the current price of ebikes, I really don't understand the market they attract. Yeah if your options are car vs bike it may make sense, but there is a lot in between as far as commuting goes.
The big one? While we can get bogged down in the fact they indeed have a motor,
GENERALLY pedal assist ebikes are allowed on municipal trails and paths where mopeds are not, they are not legally considered a motor vehicle.