"The biggest threat to the future of E-bikes right now is not anti-bicycle politicians. It's not city councils. It's not cars. The biggest threat to E-bikes right now is vehicles that are not E-bikes being called E-bikes."
"If we don't solve this problem as an industry, someone else will solve it for us. And we won't like the result."
"These bikes easily go over 28 mph, require no pedaling, and produce well over 750 watts of power. In other words, these ARE NOT electric bicycles and they are threatening the hard-fought victory the industry won in creating the 3-class e-bike framework."
"This is why we fully agree and support the movement by PeopleForBikes to define these non-ebikes as 'E-motos'. This clarified definition allows lawmakers to focus their attention and energy on these E-motos that are not currently well-regulated under the 3-class system."
The panel emphasized that the primary threat to E-bikes is the misclassification of high-speed, powerful bikes as E-bikes. These vehicles, often used by youth, exceed legal limits and undermine the established 3-class e-bike framework. The industry must address this issue to prevent negative consequences. The movement to define these misclassified vehicles as 'E-motos' aims to help lawmakers regulate them effectively. Supporting this initiative is crucial for maintaining safety and legality in the cycling community.
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