Hi all,
Bit nervous posting for first time as new to form (and relatively new to ebikes!). I'm looking for an eKit and came across the Cyclotricity kit (description at foot of this message).
From their description I can switch up and down power so it can be used on and off road using their kit. But reading up on the law, I don't think it is actually road legal as:
- the motor is more than 250W
- the controller is more than 250W
- the motor is capable of speeds of more than 15mph and the user can easily unlock the speed restriction using the screen
My interpretation of the law is that if the customer can manually change the speed themselves without having to go back to the manufacturer for an alteration then it cannot be classified as road legal.
Isn't this therefore deceptive and irresponsible of Cyclotricity to sell these kits when any customer using them stands to get into serious legal trouble if they get implicated in an accident with one of these kits when they have been told that it is totally road legal? I don't want to spend a lot of money only to get a fine and potentially more trouble. Looking for some advice please!
Thanks
Andy
Cyclotricity kit listing description:
"Original CycloTricity eKit The UK/EU regulations dictate that a kit must not exceed the rated power of 250W to be road-legal. Which is not great news for the thrill-seekers, power hungry among us who want to have the occasional fun off-road yet still be able to ride sensibly and legally on-road. A purchase of the common high-powered kit will come with its legal implications. On the other hand, the practicality of a road-legal kit means giving up the fun one could have off-road. So which kit do you choose? With these new rear wheel kits, CycloTricity had set out to resolve this very dilemma for its customers. We have developed a unique system that allows the user to swap between two modes depending on whether you are on-road or off-road, allowing you to unlock the full power where it is safe and legal to do so. This dual-mode system is embedded in the LCD Dashboard(this is a required extra which can be purchased for £79.99) which can unlock the full power of the kit using a special code (this can be obtained upon signing the de-restriction terms of use). Please note that this is not the same as a de-restriction switch which has been questionable from a legal standpoint. "
Bit nervous posting for first time as new to form (and relatively new to ebikes!). I'm looking for an eKit and came across the Cyclotricity kit (description at foot of this message).
From their description I can switch up and down power so it can be used on and off road using their kit. But reading up on the law, I don't think it is actually road legal as:
- the motor is more than 250W
- the controller is more than 250W
- the motor is capable of speeds of more than 15mph and the user can easily unlock the speed restriction using the screen
My interpretation of the law is that if the customer can manually change the speed themselves without having to go back to the manufacturer for an alteration then it cannot be classified as road legal.
Isn't this therefore deceptive and irresponsible of Cyclotricity to sell these kits when any customer using them stands to get into serious legal trouble if they get implicated in an accident with one of these kits when they have been told that it is totally road legal? I don't want to spend a lot of money only to get a fine and potentially more trouble. Looking for some advice please!
Thanks
Andy
Cyclotricity kit listing description:
"Original CycloTricity eKit The UK/EU regulations dictate that a kit must not exceed the rated power of 250W to be road-legal. Which is not great news for the thrill-seekers, power hungry among us who want to have the occasional fun off-road yet still be able to ride sensibly and legally on-road. A purchase of the common high-powered kit will come with its legal implications. On the other hand, the practicality of a road-legal kit means giving up the fun one could have off-road. So which kit do you choose? With these new rear wheel kits, CycloTricity had set out to resolve this very dilemma for its customers. We have developed a unique system that allows the user to swap between two modes depending on whether you are on-road or off-road, allowing you to unlock the full power where it is safe and legal to do so. This dual-mode system is embedded in the LCD Dashboard(this is a required extra which can be purchased for £79.99) which can unlock the full power of the kit using a special code (this can be obtained upon signing the de-restriction terms of use). Please note that this is not the same as a de-restriction switch which has been questionable from a legal standpoint. "