Q. does an electric bike or motor cycle (please tell me about both) require license to drive on the roads????
Answer
Electric assist only:
Since the passing of HR727, a federal law from 2003, most states have adopted the following:
If a bicycle of 2 or 3 wheels has a small electric helper motor of less than 750 watts ( 1 horsepower) , has working pedals and the motor cuts out at 20mph or less, then it is considered a bicycle, not a motor vehicle.
Most states (other than Hawaii, and New York) honor this, but check your state to be sure.
Some states are even more liberal and allow 1000 watts. Some states add a weight limitation of 100 pounds (Texas). some will add a minimum age, or mandatory helmets.
But the basics are in the first paragraph here and require no license.
Electric assist only:
Since the passing of HR727, a federal law from 2003, most states have adopted the following:
If a bicycle of 2 or 3 wheels has a small electric helper motor of less than 750 watts ( 1 horsepower) , has working pedals and the motor cuts out at 20mph or less, then it is considered a bicycle, not a motor vehicle.
Most states (other than Hawaii, and New York) honor this, but check your state to be sure.
Some states are even more liberal and allow 1000 watts. Some states add a weight limitation of 100 pounds (Texas). some will add a minimum age, or mandatory helmets.
But the basics are in the first paragraph here and require no license.
Electric Bikes?
Q. Hi, for next christmas I was hoping to buy an electric bike.
However I dont know where I could get one from.
If you could please give me some links, advice, whats needed and costs for them I would be most greatful.
Thanks!
thanks alot...
However I dont know where I could get one from.
If you could please give me some links, advice, whats needed and costs for them I would be most greatful.
Thanks!
thanks alot...
Answer
There is no one "best" ebike for all situations, dont let anyone tell you different. There are many factors to consider, such as: the bicycle frame, your price range, your performance needs, your installation requirements, and after market service needs.
So lets take some well rated ebikes (all of which I have sold and still service) and compare them:
Giant suede-e (no longer sold, a few still available new, still have service and parts) a little low on power for big guys hauling large loads in tough terrain, BUT VERY Reliable and pretty light weight. Un modifiable. Turnkey- no installation issues and no service or parts issue. $1.1k
Cyclone Kit currrently sold on the internet and a few places across the US (Including me in Colorado) GREAT power. Can be a pain to install, so you have to have a specific bike for it to fit, and someone to help with or do the install unless you are pretty darn good with tools. good value, can make slight modifications, parts available, but not much service.
Bionx Kit, 36v more power than than Giant suede-e, lots of nifty hard to find features, Very bicycle-like for a kit, fairly pricy, easy install, parts available, some service. unmodifiable.
EZee bikes and kits, pretty reliable, good parts, some service, can be either a kit or a turnkey bike. moderate performance. a little pricey, but not a lot. minor mods.
Crystalyte. can be anything you want it to be, not real bicyle like. Lots of parts and internet service advise. reasonable price, controller less than the most reliable. You install- easier than a cyclone, harder than a bionx.
If you need the best performance for the money and you can work with tools and pick out your bike, then Cyclone might be best.
For today total turnkey, maybe an EZEE.
Really want to retain the bicyle feel & arent having extremes of demands- try Bionx.
With all ebikes, all connections are the biggest reliability issue, next are throttles then controllers unless stated above.
You will need to look at some discussion groups to get the best lowdown for your situation.
try:
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/power...
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/index.p...
a few good shops:
http://www.birdrv.com/electricbike.php
http://electricvehiclesnw.com/
There is no one "best" ebike for all situations, dont let anyone tell you different. There are many factors to consider, such as: the bicycle frame, your price range, your performance needs, your installation requirements, and after market service needs.
So lets take some well rated ebikes (all of which I have sold and still service) and compare them:
Giant suede-e (no longer sold, a few still available new, still have service and parts) a little low on power for big guys hauling large loads in tough terrain, BUT VERY Reliable and pretty light weight. Un modifiable. Turnkey- no installation issues and no service or parts issue. $1.1k
Cyclone Kit currrently sold on the internet and a few places across the US (Including me in Colorado) GREAT power. Can be a pain to install, so you have to have a specific bike for it to fit, and someone to help with or do the install unless you are pretty darn good with tools. good value, can make slight modifications, parts available, but not much service.
Bionx Kit, 36v more power than than Giant suede-e, lots of nifty hard to find features, Very bicycle-like for a kit, fairly pricy, easy install, parts available, some service. unmodifiable.
EZee bikes and kits, pretty reliable, good parts, some service, can be either a kit or a turnkey bike. moderate performance. a little pricey, but not a lot. minor mods.
Crystalyte. can be anything you want it to be, not real bicyle like. Lots of parts and internet service advise. reasonable price, controller less than the most reliable. You install- easier than a cyclone, harder than a bionx.
If you need the best performance for the money and you can work with tools and pick out your bike, then Cyclone might be best.
For today total turnkey, maybe an EZEE.
Really want to retain the bicyle feel & arent having extremes of demands- try Bionx.
With all ebikes, all connections are the biggest reliability issue, next are throttles then controllers unless stated above.
You will need to look at some discussion groups to get the best lowdown for your situation.
try:
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/power...
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/index.p...
a few good shops:
http://www.birdrv.com/electricbike.php
http://electricvehiclesnw.com/
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