Sunday Paper - Class 1 and Class 3 e-bikes
Starting January 1, 2025, California has tightened e-bike rules, banning throttles on Class 1 and Class 3 e-bikes, keeping them only for Class 2 models.
Honestly, I get it. E-bikes can hit some pretty high speeds, and when you factor in their weight compared to regular bikes, the risks to pedestrians become real. My Lectric XPremium, for example, can hit 45 km/h (28 mph) in Class 3 mode. But personally, I think anything over 18 mph is too much for e-bikes, especially on sidewalks or […]
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