Sorry to disappoint you but I see nor hear of any push by the e-bike industry,certainly no lobby for change. I think most of us take matters retrospectively and make the most of the law as we personally interpret it,
I personally think the 15 mph limit is at a poor threshold point,it's just on the cruise for most of us....but that limit is becoming a worldwide limit so it's almost impossible that the UK will increase it.
As a designer it's interesting to work within the law,it makes us achieve the maximum within the limits of the rule,The performance of these bikes has been transformed over the last 5 years....5 years ago the Dutch style bikes weighed 30 kgs,all tail end heavy,basic PAS control,low torque motors.
Now we have the weight down to low 20 kgs,better battery positions,the King Display gives a lot more control and the BPM motors have much higher low speed torque. During that time prices have remained pretty much the same. What will these bikes be like 5 years hence?
KudosDave
That's a shame. So there is no push from the BEBTA for S pedelecs then?
Understood about the development and completely agree.. Look at motorsport, that's where we 're starting to see the potential.