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20" Megawheels Fat Tire Adults Electric Bike (EB01) on sale for $655 - $131 (apply coupon code
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Features:- The EB01 Electric Mountain Bike has 20 "x4. "x4.0 fat tires and a dual-locking front suspension, so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable riding experience
- 1500W peak brushless hub motor delivers impressive power, reaching speeds of up to 32-33 MPH in electric mode
- 7-speed gear system offers smooth shifting, making it easy to adjust to different terrains
- Brighter LED headlights and taillights ensure visibility and safety
- Equipped with a 15.6Ah detachable battery, this e-bike can travel up to 40 miles in electric-only mode and up to 75 miles in pedal-assist mode
- 3 riding modes: Electric Bike, Pedal-Assist Bike, and Regular Bike
- Comes 90% pre-assembled
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Some states limit kids even more, like to ebikes capped at 20mph. NJ has banned ebikes for all unlicensed riders, after a kid ebiked into traffic and died. (And all parties voted for it. "Think of the children!")
Furthermore, this form factor is not good for a bicycle where you pedal. That big, wide seat? Yeah, that's crap for pedaling. Do you see any way of adjusting that seat for pedal comfort or power? Absolutely not. Notice how slack the chain is in the "action shot" on level ground. Not a great sign for keeping the chain attached.
Lastly, this "bike" screams "I wish I were a motorcycle." Triple-tree front end? Way too heavy for any bicycle. Oversized tubular steel frame? Same. Square seat in a fixed position? Only for 100% motor use. Big ol' eyeball headlight? Absolutely motorcycle-wannabe.
This thing all but has a sign that says "Do any cops want to harass me over my unlicensed e-motorcycle?"
Here is one of the most comprehensive article I have found.. that is even made by an ebike company.
https://www.velotricbik
I am a USAF veteran living in Montana, and our outdated laws have ebikes capped at 20MPH, Mopeds at 28mph , and the rest are required to be certified as an electric motorbike.
You are required to have a driver's license to drive a moped in MT (so some older middle schoolers may be able to drive a moped). And a motorcycle endorsement for an emotorcycle.
Here straight from the state:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&s...qu
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And if you want a street legal mountain bike that can haul you anywhere, you just need torque. There are plenty of <750W mid-drive e-mtbs with a ton of hill-climbing torque in class1/2/3.
Will they cost you close to $3k? Yes, yes they will. But look at the Aventon Ramblas with 100Nm of torque, which is almost 3x the torque of a Triump speed 400 (40hp, 38Nm). It will help you go up mountains like a goat and you can ride it home on the streets.
It's neither a moped nor a motorcycle, regardless of speed, if there's no vin....
Is it registerable? That's a different question. Many states do have processes for making a vin-less cycle street legal so people can build a motorcycle from the ground up.
Just because a manufacturer doesn't go through the effort of making it a registerable vehicle doesn't change what type of vehicle it is.
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I live in a major city, and will only ride this on the street, and some bike lanes if I go slow enough. It's a wide bike, and zooming past actual bikers is a douche thing to do at full speed (I also say this as someone who bikes a lot).
Note though, Megawheels is a company that pays for reviews - so take them with a grain of salt.
I see people riding bikes the wrong way (against traffic) all the time, and I've never seen a cop do a thing about it.
He literally interjected himself into the conversation and stated he was a cop. Regardless, what you wrote has nothing to do with what I wrote about using common sense, no matter the profession.
It did not start as me saying randomly: "Hey I wish more cops would stop middle schoolers on these ! "
It was him (for some reason saying he was a cop), wondering what "code" (which it wouldn't be a code in any case) from stopping kids from riding these to another person's reply.
I said basically common sense should tell you (code or not) a 33 mph motorized vehicle for a small kid, probably isn't a good idea if you want them to stay in one piece.
Let me know if I need to bring out your crayons if you're still confused.
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Here's what the cop originally said:
"Cop for 29 years. What's the code that makes it illegal for middle schooler's in your jurisdiction?"
According to you, it wouldn't be a "code." Why wouldn't it be a code? You clearly have no clue what you are talking about.
I honestly don't have the energy to help you understand this simple thread. Maybe someone else can help you, or you can just slowly re-read it from the beginning. I just don't care. Sorry.
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