New research suggests riders and city planners need to make changes to keep people safe.

  • FuzzyRedPanda@lemm.ee
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    10 days ago

    And for those who don’t know, an e-bike may have a 250 - 1000+ watt motor.

    True, but as far as I know, no city-approved rental company is renting bikes with anything greater than 750watts, as it would be a major liability, especially when the rental companies don’t offer helmets.

    If anyone’s city is offering e-bikes with motors over750 watts, I would be very interested to hear about it.

    • Showroom7561@lemmy.ca
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      10 days ago

      Rentals, likely not. But private e-bikes can get to 1000+ watts or more.

      Even a 500w motor is a lot, and for someone who would typically ride at 150w (their own power), it would feel like they have superpowers.