Originally Posted by
squirtdad
FWIW I draw a big distinction between pedal assist and bikes that have a throttle and don't need to pedal. The former are bikes and the latter are motorcycles. (and the latter seem to have a greater percentage of non courteous riders (aka jerks) )
I am all for people using pedal assist if it gets them biking or keeps them biking, I could be that person in few years
The VAST MAJORITY of e-bikes sold to “people” in the USA have some nature of throttle on them. But, with a top speed of 20 or 28 MPH they are hardly motorcycles.
Peddle assist only bicycles here are wicked expensive and bought by enthusiasts and people with stupid money.
E-bikes are much better tools for commuting or cargo hauling than acoustic bikes. That’s what I use mine for..
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