Frustrating 15.5 limit
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It could have been his head injury or shock. Perhaps he was making his way to a hospital or a place of first aid. Perhaps he was dazed and not thinking rationally. These bikes are expensive. Would you leave yours there? Maybe it was dumped because it was broken. Or maybe he just couldn't carry it any further. Whatever, it's all supposition until we know otherwise, and the facts come out..
I don't want an ebay kit.....I'm happy with my fully legal ebike thanksgo find a kit on ebay that is legal you wont and as far as i know only these bikes there was no way to remove the speed limit other than a dealer doing it.
Justify it to yourself anyway you want, but to me your breaking the law having a dongled ebike......simple as
Nope he didn't seek first aid or a hospital and was ok to hand himself into the police an hour or so later............
Perhaps he gave himself first aid and then reported to the police after hearing / reading of the condition of the woman that caused the accident.
They weren't interested in fixed speed bikes with no brakes either, until someone was killed by onepolice are not interested and after 4 years i have never had a problemand not 1 forum member has had there bike taken buy the police either.
Why not stay at the scene, plenty of people tried to get him to stay.........ambulance had been called, could of got first aid from a qualified professional then.
It seems there a lot of defensive people on this thread. It's good playing devils advocate, my post just proves how egotistical some of you are.
In NZ we don't have speed limit YET for ebikes, but I suspect its coming given increasing number ebikes. On road I don't see any issue, in lot cases its safer being able to stay with traffic and take middle of lane. Faster bike speed reduces speed difference between car coming up from behind, giving them more time to react. Life saver on hilly climbs.
Dedicated cycleways and shared footpaths are another issue, majority of unassisted bikes are doing 20-30kmh. A 25-32kmh cutoff in this case makes sense, which why Europe introduced 25kmh.
Off road I'm either climbing in which doing less than 25kmh or going downhill where pedalling past assist is not issue.
The 25kmh cutoff on Bosch is great for touring in my case as I can ride comfortably at 25-27kmh. As assist fades off I use less power so its good range extender.
NB bike is going back to shop next week for firmware upgrade to get speed increased to 32kmh. Both Bosch and Shimano have been offering this upgrade on more recent motors set to 25kmh. Only factory technicians can do it when they visit shop.
Just because I don't mind 25kmh doesn't mean I won't say no to more speed especially if it is legal.
Update to follow.
Dedicated cycleways and shared footpaths are another issue, majority of unassisted bikes are doing 20-30kmh. A 25-32kmh cutoff in this case makes sense, which why Europe introduced 25kmh.
Off road I'm either climbing in which doing less than 25kmh or going downhill where pedalling past assist is not issue.
The 25kmh cutoff on Bosch is great for touring in my case as I can ride comfortably at 25-27kmh. As assist fades off I use less power so its good range extender.
NB bike is going back to shop next week for firmware upgrade to get speed increased to 32kmh. Both Bosch and Shimano have been offering this upgrade on more recent motors set to 25kmh. Only factory technicians can do it when they visit shop.
Just because I don't mind 25kmh doesn't mean I won't say no to more speed especially if it is legal.
Update to follow.
dont kill anybody then tho if you do want to kill them its the best way to get a short sentence.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-45506032?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/localnews/2647489-Hardwicke/0&link_location=live-reporting-story
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-45506032?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/localnews/2647489-Hardwicke/0&link_location=live-reporting-story
More arrogance........mobility scooters are legaldont kill anybody then tho if you do want to kill them its the best way to get a short sentence.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-45506032?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/localnews/2647489-Hardwicke/0&link_location=live-reporting-story
Your dongled bike isnt
so is weed and riding a bike pissed so im fooked b4 i get on it anyway
Why not stay at the scene? Same answer as below.
I'm merely providing a plausible alternative to your own self centred assumptions.
That comment is irelevant, and your claim of the London ebike in question being illegal isn't proved at this time. What I do know is that the woman caused the accident. Nothing will change that fundamental fact. Rest in peace.
Like I said, it's not my problem. I wasn't riding it.
Actually the Devon and Cornwall police do use Segways illegally every year.hover boards are illegal yet you dont see plod going round taking them of kids do you
And a number of police forces used illegal e-bikes between 2003 and 2015.
Trouble is, who is going to stop and charge them?
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