Street legal?

Adwb

Pedelecer
Dec 2, 2022
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Given my inability to cycle for more than a couple of miles and the use of throttle only being illegal in the U.K. I assume my choice becomes a street legal pedal bike , requiring licence , insurance And so on.
Do you mind if I enquire what brands are available in this category ?
Thank you.
 

saneagle

Esteemed Pedelecer
Oct 10, 2010
6,818
3,152
Telford
12 years ago, I made an ebike, where the motor turned the crank directly, to which the pedals were attached. That meant that the bike pedalled the rider when you twisted the throttle. It was quite interesting to ride, but I soon got used to it. I still can't figure out if it would be legal today. The power has to stop when you stop pedalling. It meets that criterion, but the only way to stop pedalling is to let go of the throttle.

 
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