Originally Posted by
Wildwood
There are classes of electric bikes.
If it has no throttle, must be pedaled, minimal assist, motor shuts off at ~15mph, uses traditional road tires - then I call it an e-bike or e-road bike.
If it has a throttle, pedaling not required, strong heavy motor, speeds beyond 15mph, 3"+ tires, Then I call it a moped, with pedals.
YMMV
In CA, Those "classes" are all e-bikes by statute. Class one and 2 cut off "assist" at 18mph. Class 3 cut off at 28. 15 is more reasonable but motorized wheelchair speeds should be the limit. I've done organized rides of 130+ multi surface miles with 10,000 feet of climbing where there are numerous cyclists with extreme physical disabilities complete the rides with smiles on their faces.
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I don't do: disks, tubeless, e-shifting, or bead head nymphs.