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submitted 6 months ago by HikingVet@lemmy.ca to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca

Today, while out running errands on my hybrid, I saw an e-motorbike (this style) using the bike lane (dude also had a motorcycle helmet on).

Personally, I think these people should stay on the road like other motorbikes, as it's clear that these are supposed to be an electric analog to ICE powered bikes.

I called this person out as well, due to my position being they actually are more of a hazard to other cyclists and pedestrians when the lanes switch to MUP's without warning. Especially where they would be heavier than even e-bikes and would cause anyone they hit more damage than they would receive.

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[-] umbrella@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 months ago

e bikes can sometimes be faster than a bike being pedaled tho

[-] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 14 points 6 months ago

Personally I think it’s mostly about speed and weight. If it’s only a little heavier and faster than an ordinary bike then that seems OK, though you should be extra cautious and conscientious when riding in this sort of gray area.

If it’s a lot faster and heavier like a motorbike or similar then absolutely not.

[-] GrindingGears@lemmy.ca 5 points 6 months ago

Pedal bikes can sometimes be faster than ebikes too.

The speed I can comfortably sustain on my Specialized Tarmac road bike>the speed I can comfortably sustain on my Trek Rail eMTB.

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