Not Strictly Legal Bikes

[Waspy]

How are they getting away with it?

Has there been a test case yet?

All it needs is for a cop car to follow one of these with the rider not peddling but doing 35 mph!

Mind you, it's flipping tempting.

Have a look:

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1000W 48V ELECTRIC BICYCLE MOTOR KIT + 20AH LIFEPO4 | eBay

 

[Deleted member 4366]

That bike will handle like a pig.The battery is too high and too far back. He has loads of room in his triangle: He could have put at least 10aH there.

 

[Waspy]

That bike will handle like a pig.The battery is too high and too far back. He has loads of room in his triangle: He could have put at least 10aH there.

Yes, true, but regardless of where his battery is, how is he getting away with it?

Or more to the point, how can I get away with it?

 

[amigafan2003]

How are they getting away with it?

No one seems to care.

Had a police car drive behind me for two miles, passed police on foot on the prom, overtaken police on bikes on the prom, even had a chat with one whilst I was taking photos of the sunset etc. Not a **** was given.

But then again my bike looks like a bike and I'm always pedaling. I assume they just think I'm very fit. Also, it tops out at 25mph'ish - that's the limit for not arousing suspicion I think - it's about the same speed fit sports riders reach. 30mph+ would certainly draw unwanted attention.

I just have to make sure I don't crash into anyone

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No torque arms???????

 

[Waspy]

No one seems to care.

Had a police car drive behind me for two miles, passed police on foot on the prom, overtaken police on bikes on the prom, even had a chat with one whilst I was taking photos of the sunset etc. Not a **** was given.

But then again my bike looks like a bike and I'm always pedaling. I assume they just think I'm very fit. Also, it tops out at 25mph'ish - that's the limit for not arousing suspicion I think - it's about the same speed fit sports riders reach. 30mph+ would certainly draw unwanted attention.

I just have to make sure I don't crash into anyone

You are GOD, you need to convert my bike

 

[Deleted member 4366]

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...... and look at how the wires exit the motor upwards with an open holle on the axle. It won't take long for that one to fill up with water when it rains.