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New York considering 20+ new e-bike laws including outlawing Class 3 electric bikes (electrek.co)

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[–] Bustedknuckles@lemmy.world 8 points 2 hours ago

I got an e bike for my long commute (~25 miles each way and some tough grade) and could only find class 3s with the range and power I was looking for. It's heavy as shit and I've only gotten it above 20 mph on some long downhills and never go above 8mph on sidewalks.

I get the need for regulation, but It'd suck if my commuter gets banned and I have to go back to car commuting full time. Couldn't we just get more dedicated bike trails/lanes? Or programs where I can trade in for a class 2 with good range and power that may come out?