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Originally Posted by The Maestro
Yes I can see that even with the restrictions they are a very valuable form of transport for a large minority of people. My initial impressions of legal bikes as a young reasonably fit rider haven't been good its true but I've only done a few hundred meters on the bikes outside the cycle shops. Obviously I wasn't tired at the time and could easily have whipped up to 30 on a normal bike. I might have really felt the benefit after a few miles of cycling, its just so hard to tell.
I don't know the reasons for the 15 mph speed limit, maybe there are good ones. To me it would make more sense to allow motor assistance up to normal cycling speeds for young fit riders, say 25-30mph. That way the bikes really would go mass market and make a difference in tackling congestion and pollution etc. There would obviously be more accidents but the benefits massively outweigh the inevitable problems.
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Unless there are steep hills to climb on your commute, then I agree, as a fit young man, a fast road bike would probably be the best choice for you. At least having tried electric bikes for yourself you know what to expect if you went ahead and bought one. Some people don't do their research, as you have, and end up disappointed.
Your ideal electric bike you describe would suit all of us never mind reserving them for only.. "young fit riders" lol
You could buy a cheap used regular lightweight road bike and see how it suits you on your commute. If you found the going too hard you could easily sell the bike for around what you paid for it and then get an electric bike.
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