rodgemx125
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I know UK is 25kmh along with most of Europe. Where in the world is there higher or even no limits imposed?
What's countrys have what speed restrictions?
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Le_fabulero75
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Australia is 25km/Hr too. I heard or saw an interview with Bosch guy just recently and it seems the fine line between speed / power is something they take seriously. Once above a limit it gets bike into "motorcyle" territory and allthe associated laws etc.
rodgemx125
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I read new Zealand is 32kmh. Only slightly higher but would be much more realistic I feel
Le_fabulero75
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True - just googled it. Maybe i need to buy my bikes from NZ and bring them back!
Joecrow
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With many city streets here in Germany and other EU countries now restricted to 30 kmh for all vehicles and I believe 20mph in the UK, do we really need untaxed, unlicensed and not subject to madatory regular testing, bicycles capable of power assisted speeds in excess of those limits?
I agree. 32km/h is just fine. Even on the Fuel EXE TQ motor. I don’t need any more than that for these roads/trails/hills.
US is 750 watts max, interesting on the differences country to country.
Technically, NZ doesn’t actually have a limit imposed on eBike owners.
Most are bought with a 32kmh limit from the shop, but mine was set at 45kmh by a Shimano rep before I took delivery.
So theoretically we could actually have whatever the bikes are capable of.
A quick search shows this:
In New Zealand, electric bikes (e-bikes) with a motor output of 300 watts or less are considered bicycles. E-bikes with a higher motor output are considered mopeds.
Motor output
Most are bought with a 32kmh limit from the shop, but mine was set at 45kmh by a Shimano rep before I took delivery.
So theoretically we could actually have whatever the bikes are capable of.
A quick search shows this:
In New Zealand, electric bikes (e-bikes) with a motor output of 300 watts or less are considered bicycles. E-bikes with a higher motor output are considered mopeds.
Motor output
- E-bikes with a motor output of 300 watts or less are considered bicycles
- E-bikes with a higher motor output are considered mopeds
- Mopeds have different registration and road use requirements
- New Zealand does not limit the maximum speed of e-bikes
- New Zealand does not limit the maximum speed of e-bikes
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Ye
Yep it's nuts and I know I'd feel safer on a bike at 40+ye
Yep I agree. My last two bikes were derestricted and 32 was perfect, on eco on the flats or mild incline I cycle at about 28-30km/h.
Why , just buy a volspeed or speedbox
Also note the regulations for the UK and most of Europe (ie EU member states) developed originally by the EU refers to the bikes that conform to the regulations as EPACs ( Electric pedal assist cycles) ...not EBikes! We have lots of problems with the media, general public and even Govt officials not understanding than an EBike merely means any 2 wheeled vehicles powered by an electric motor. EPACS are restrcited to 250w max ( nominal) motor, power assist only when pedalling, and a maximum assisted speed of 25kph. Throttles are therefore not allowed however a button operated walk assist is allowed with a maximum speed of 6kph provided the button is kept depressed.
Any electric motor powered 2 wheel vehicle that does not concur with those regulations is either a moped or motor cycle.
Edit: max assisted speed corrected
Any electric motor powered 2 wheel vehicle that does not concur with those regulations is either a moped or motor cycle.
Edit: max assisted speed corrected
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This should be … speed of 25kph.
E-MAD MALC
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I was lead to believe if i is private property and you have permission of the owner, you can ride at what ever speed you want
Yes..thanks....my typo mistake. I have edited my post
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Yes because although it may be private property it is open to public access
Only if not open to public access. At the end of the day all land is owned by someone.....local authorities, Forestry England etcI was lead to believe if i is private property and you have permission of the owner, you can ride at what ever speed you want
Wish I had US software because 25km on flats is just to slow and 7 km increase would make a huge difference though it doesn't sound like it.
The workshops do not have access to any software other than what is approved in the country, I have been told.
The workshops do not have access to any software other than what is approved in the country, I have been told.
E-MAD MALC
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I've had SB on my bike for a couple of years now and use it if the coast is clear
I regularly hit 17-18 mph on my local xc trail loops. I don't ride in boost, but in trail mode so far I've not hit 20mph except on some down hills or on a road transfer. 15.5mph would definitely be annoying and I'd jailbreak my bike the first day I rode it...
Hitting the speed limit (32kh) on the Rail vs the Fuel feels completely different. I can power through the limit on the Fuel TQ motor …especially on the flats. The Rail feels like an anchor just fell off the bike.
I don’t think I’ve ever hit the speed limit on a trail run…up or down.
I don’t think I’ve ever hit the speed limit on a trail run…up or down.
I’ve hit the limiter at 45kmh on a forest road on my Merida, but on trails I’m probably maxing out at around 40kmh when descending. I think the only time it would be an issue is if I was coming off a berm and wanted to get a bit more speed for a gap jump.
But the reality is, I don’t need more than 45kmh as an assistance limit. I do ride faster than that fairly often, but it’s unassisted.
But the reality is, I don’t need more than 45kmh as an assistance limit. I do ride faster than that fairly often, but it’s unassisted.
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