That’s the reason I can’t simply walk to the nearby Denny’s if I wanted to even tho it’s like 3 blocks away; it’s on the otherside of highway 99 and there are no pedestrian crossings for MILES over it.
My FIL randomly got me an e-bike that I can’t use for that exact reason. There’s no way for me to get anywhere from my house without having to cross an extremely busy highway. I could drive the bike to places, but that defeats the purpose.
Same here but e bikes aren’t allowed in the road lane, and almost nowhere has a bike lane or wide shoulder or sidewalk. They’ve essentially outlawed them.
Ah, mine does allow e bikes on both roads and bike lanes, although there are restrictions based on the top speed and how that speed is generated (pedal assist vs throttle assist).
But the restriction is basically just when you need a license, registration, and insurance to operate. Basically anything that’s under 20mph is a bicycle.
How fast would the bike have to go to ride on highways? You’re not going to safely go 60, but 40 might be obtainable if you can buy another battery of the same type, wire it in series, and don’t give it too much current.
You’re definitely shortening the life of everything, but it’s better than no use at all.
That’s the reason I can’t simply walk to the nearby Denny’s if I wanted to even tho it’s like 3 blocks away; it’s on the otherside of highway 99 and there are no pedestrian crossings for MILES over it.
My FIL randomly got me an e-bike that I can’t use for that exact reason. There’s no way for me to get anywhere from my house without having to cross an extremely busy highway. I could drive the bike to places, but that defeats the purpose.
Ebikes aren’t allowed on roads by me.
In my state bicycles have to ride in the street, and are held to the same rules as motor vehicles.
Same here but e bikes aren’t allowed in the road lane, and almost nowhere has a bike lane or wide shoulder or sidewalk. They’ve essentially outlawed them.
Ah, mine does allow e bikes on both roads and bike lanes, although there are restrictions based on the top speed and how that speed is generated (pedal assist vs throttle assist).
But the restriction is basically just when you need a license, registration, and insurance to operate. Basically anything that’s under 20mph is a bicycle.
How fast would the bike have to go to ride on highways? You’re not going to safely go 60, but 40 might be obtainable if you can buy another battery of the same type, wire it in series, and don’t give it too much current.
You’re definitely shortening the life of everything, but it’s better than no use at all.
I’m 100% not going to go 40+mph on the highway on a bicycle. Luckily they’re building a bypass, so in a year or two I’ll be able to use it.
Big up for not deliberately biting the dust
Wait… What? Riding the bike defeats the purpose of having the bike? I’m confused.
By drive the bike I mean putting it in my truck and bringing it somewhere safe to ride.
Ahhh. Gotchya.