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I've lost count of how many of these no-name Chinese ebikes there are. It seems like every YouTuber out there is shilling for one. The vast majority will be e-waste and destined for the landfill within 1-2 years. There will be no parts availability and no support after that time. The company will have disappeared, while several new, fly-by-night companies will pop up to take its place. Knowing their products are garbage and only designed for the short term, this is how they avoid any liability. Try suing a Chinese company that no longer exists.
Pedals make it legal? What if you don't want them to move- is there a way to lock them?
Not legal in my state, Illinois. Class 3 (28mph max) is legal. This would require a motorcycle registration/insurance/license but it would be easy to get away with it unless you get caught speeding.
Hmm, choice between 'Black' or 'Classic Black'? I love how they don't describe or show the difference. I'm sure one is a very flat black, but does that mean the other is gloss black, or just a less flat black? And which would "Classic Black" be?
I see most other similar e-bikes say their max speed is about 26-28 mph range, so I wonder if this bike's claim of 36 mph top speed is actually true & accurate?
This one has a larger motor, 2500 watts. Mine goes 28mp and has 750 watts.
Why don't they just add pedals to these to make them legal!? !
Oh, sweet summer child, pedals don't make a moped a legal bicycle. Over-powered mopeds have existed for decades in violation of the law. Yes, waaaay back in the 1980s (40 years ago!), pedals and a motor of any size were legal. That stopped after they put pedals on 125cc motorcycles and at around the same time sold 3-wheeled ATVs in the age before cheap helmets and there were a ton of kids with brain damage, paralysis, and cases of being dead.
So no, pedals haven't automatically made a vehicle a legal bicycle for 4 decades.
This is, in legal terms, a motorcycle/scooter in some states. The max speed for an ebike is 28mph. Anything more is a moped. Somewhere in the low 30s there is a line to motorcycle/scooter. At 36mph, this is likely a scooter/motorcycle, so license, registration, insurance in pretty much every US state.
And even a 28mph ebike is illegal to use on public roads in many places or may require being licensed/registered/insured.
This only has one speed? I like the price, power, battery and specs, but can I also get some exercise on this one too? Or is this just a speedy off-road toy?
This is a horrible bicycle. Look, the seat doesn't adjust, there's no post. Have you ever ridden a bike without adjusting the seat? Those pedals are "ribbons", decorations to make an e-motorcycle look like a bicycle.
And then the sheer mass of it. This beast weighs 82lbs! This will destroy bike racks! Actual bicycles don't have a double-tree front end or twin-tube construction. Its all singular tubes to cut down weight (and make it easier to pedal). A proper e-bicycle won't have a motorcycle-style ball headlight or decorative side panels or a faux-gas-tank, all of which add weight.
So no, you won't get any exercise on this bike. Go to Walmart, buy an inexpensive Ozark Trail e-bike.
Oh, sweet summer child, pedals don't make a moped a legal bicycle. Over-powered mopeds have existed for decades in violation of the law. Yes, waaaay back in the 1980s (40 years ago!), pedals and a motor of any size were legal. That stopped after they put pedals on 125cc motorcycles and at around the same time sold 3-wheeled ATVs in the age before cheap helmets and there were a ton of kids with brain damage, paralysis, and cases of being dead.
So no, pedals haven't automatically made a vehicle a legal bicycle for 4 decades.
This is, in legal terms, a motorcycle/scooter in some states. The max speed for an ebike is 28mph. Anything more is a moped. Somewhere in the low 30s there is a line to motorcycle/scooter. At 36mph, this is likely a scooter/motorcycle, so license, registration, insurance in pretty much every US state.
And even a 28mph ebike is illegal to use on public roads in many places or may require being licensed/registered/insured.
This is actually 750w and probably only goes 20 though really. Thanks for the opinion
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In California, pedals alone don't make it legal. Motor power and mph is what you need to consider. The following classes are the only ones permitted on public roads.
Class 1 E-Bikes: These are pedal-assist bikes with no throttle. The motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and this assistance stops when the bike reaches 20 mph.
Class 2 E-Bikes: Equipped with a throttle, these bikes can propel the rider without the need for pedaling up to 20 mph.
Class 3 E-Bikes: These are pedal-assist bikes without a throttle. The motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, with the assistance stopping at 28 mph.
California limits the maximum motor power of all e-bikes to 750 watts. These are pretty much ILLEGAL in California.
Class 1 & 2 E-Bikes: You can use bike lanes and paths pretty much everywhere. Some places may allow you on sidewalks, but check local rules.
Class 3 E-Bikes: You can use bike paths if local laws say so, but mostly, you'll be riding on roads and bike lanes. Sidewalks? Not unless the city says it's cool.
Read all the complaints about the seller. You'll be lucky to get it at all. Then, all the reviews about it not going 36mph and won't go more than 10 miles on a charge. Then, all the people that say it won't charge. Only buy if you're a gambler.
This one has a larger motor, 2500 watts. Mine goes 28mp and has 750 watts.
This ebike's motor is actually a true 750 watt motor, not 2,500 watts. The 2,500 watt claim for output power is only a momentary (can even be less than 2 seconds) 'peak' watt output, which isn't the actual continuous power of the motor.
It works the same way for things like generators and other electrical power items. A 3500 watt (continuous) generator may advertise a 'peak' wattage of 4500 watts, but the actual true rating IS 3500 watts. The 4500 momentary 'peak' watt output often can't be sustained even beyond a second or two.
So if you have a 750 watt motor on your ebike, you are looking at the same thing with this bike. This Gweit ebike is also a 750 watt (continuous) rated motor. Not sure why TLJester and SplendidSpaniel871 got a downvote, as they are both correct.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a similar style bike that can hold two people but have a larger battery? I have the Amyet V9-G60 and it has similar specs but I would like longer range.
This is a horrible bicycle. Look, the seat doesn't adjust, there's no post. Have you ever ridden a bike without adjusting the seat? Those pedals are "ribbons", decorations to make an e-motorcycle look like a bicycle.And then the sheer mass of it. This beast weighs 82lbs! This will destroy bike racks! Actual bicycles don't have a double-tree front end or twin-tube construction. Its all singular tubes to cut down weight (and make it easier to pedal). A proper e-bicycle won't have a motorcycle-style ball headlight or decorative side panels or a faux-gas-tank, all of which add weight. So no, you won't get any exercise on this bike. Go to Walmart, buy an inexpensive Ozark Trail e-bike.
Why would anyone buy an e bike for exercise?
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Kids will be kids... Many have a rebellious nature, and the future we have for them is not very bright currently. So they will be rebellious, riding recklessly on this is better than countless other things they could or would be doing..
Attitudes like this is why we see this behavior. Normalize fathers raising their kids with discipline.
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I see most other similar e-bikes say their max speed is about 26-28 mph range, so I wonder if this bike's claim of 36 mph top speed is actually true & accurate?
So no, pedals haven't automatically made a vehicle a legal bicycle for 4 decades.
This is, in legal terms, a motorcycle/scooter in some states. The max speed for an ebike is 28mph. Anything more is a moped. Somewhere in the low 30s there is a line to motorcycle/scooter. At 36mph, this is likely a scooter/motorcycle, so license, registration, insurance in pretty much every US state.
And even a 28mph ebike is illegal to use on public roads in many places or may require being licensed/registered/insured.
And then the sheer mass of it. This beast weighs 82lbs! This will destroy bike racks! Actual bicycles don't have a double-tree front end or twin-tube construction. Its all singular tubes to cut down weight (and make it easier to pedal). A proper e-bicycle won't have a motorcycle-style ball headlight or decorative side panels or a faux-gas-tank, all of which add weight.
So no, you won't get any exercise on this bike. Go to Walmart, buy an inexpensive Ozark Trail e-bike.
Oh, sweet summer child, pedals don't make a moped a legal bicycle. Over-powered mopeds have existed for decades in violation of the law. Yes, waaaay back in the 1980s (40 years ago!), pedals and a motor of any size were legal. That stopped after they put pedals on 125cc motorcycles and at around the same time sold 3-wheeled ATVs in the age before cheap helmets and there were a ton of kids with brain damage, paralysis, and cases of being dead.
So no, pedals haven't automatically made a vehicle a legal bicycle for 4 decades.
This is, in legal terms, a motorcycle/scooter in some states. The max speed for an ebike is 28mph. Anything more is a moped. Somewhere in the low 30s there is a line to motorcycle/scooter. At 36mph, this is likely a scooter/motorcycle, so license, registration, insurance in pretty much every US state.
And even a 28mph ebike is illegal to use on public roads in many places or may require being licensed/registered/insured.
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In California, pedals alone don't make it legal. Motor power and mph is what you need to consider. The following classes are the only ones permitted on public roads.
Class 1 E-Bikes: These are pedal-assist bikes with no throttle. The motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and this assistance stops when the bike reaches 20 mph.
Class 2 E-Bikes: Equipped with a throttle, these bikes can propel the rider without the need for pedaling up to 20 mph.
Class 3 E-Bikes: These are pedal-assist bikes without a throttle. The motor provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, with the assistance stopping at 28 mph.
California limits the maximum motor power of all e-bikes to 750 watts. These are pretty much ILLEGAL in California.
Class 1 & 2 E-Bikes: You can use bike lanes and paths pretty much everywhere. Some places may allow you on sidewalks, but check local rules.
Class 3 E-Bikes: You can use bike paths if local laws say so, but mostly, you'll be riding on roads and bike lanes. Sidewalks? Not unless the city says it's cool.
It works the same way for things like generators and other electrical power items. A 3500 watt (continuous) generator may advertise a 'peak' wattage of 4500 watts, but the actual true rating IS 3500 watts. The 4500 momentary 'peak' watt output often can't be sustained even beyond a second or two.
So if you have a 750 watt motor on your ebike, you are looking at the same thing with this bike. This Gweit ebike is also a 750 watt (continuous) rated motor. Not sure why TLJester and SplendidSpaniel871 got a downvote, as they are both correct.
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