Quote Originally Posted by BikeDutchess View Post
The kind of e-bikes I'm familiar with (which my dad and several other relatives ride) require the rider to pedal before the assist kicks in, and the assist stops when the speed reaches 25 km/hr (15.5 mph). Those are the types of e-bikes I'm supportive of.
Exactly. Until the sensor feels strong pressure from the rider, as in starting up a hill, the bike works as a bike only, without the assist doing anything at all. They are big, heavy bikes--they're not scooters and they can't go superfast. I've seen countless cyclists on MUPs with regular bikes go much faster than e-bikes will ever manage.