Beat Bike Toba Crossbar (Bike Log)
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Throttles are not legal on bikes. To get a throttle controlled bike would be a risk, although it is possible. It should become a moped, with a licence plate etc. Very difficult to sort in this country, because there is no precedence (or very little).
Also MTBs are generally heavier, the only exceptions are special versions like Specialized Levo SL. This is much lower weight, but also lower powered, and very expensive...
I am a year older than you, and have just ordered a new Moustache Xroad 27 FS, which would do the job you want, but it is not light and no throttle. Also very expensive c/f the Toba. There is a similar Trek Powerfly FS Fully Equipped.
I am a year older than you, and have just ordered a new Moustache Xroad 27 FS, which would do the job you want, but it is not light and no throttle. Also very expensive c/f the Toba. There is a similar Trek Powerfly FS Fully Equipped.
Many on the forum use and have a throttle, it's how it's configured. No one will be prosecuted for it's use.
I can understand that you're excited about your new bike. Hopefully, it's going to make you very happy. Why not start your own thread so that you can tell us all about it?
You don't seem to have any understanding, nor sympathy for Perseus's needs. He's been making regular posts on this forum for 5 years. He knows all about legal requirements and the different types of ebikes. The last thing that would be any use to him in his current health state would be a Moustache Xroad 27 FS. He needs a bike that doesn't require pedal effort and specifically an independent throttle, which your suggestion doesn't have.
For your understanding, there is no law against, nor risk in having a bike with a throttle. I think you're getting throttles mixed up with "twist and go" type bikes, which might be operated by a throttle.
Although it will not probably be lighter, an older simple rear hub motored ebike with a simple cadence system and unrestricted throttle could be ideal.
I bought a second hand Oxygen emate of circa 2011 vintage from the classified section of pedelecs very cheaply and have been amazed how good it has turned out to be.
I would think though any Chinese derived bike from this era could be similar. Others on here will know the makes of bike from that time that would be suitable as there were quite a few bike brands but mostly using the same or very similar frames and electrical systems that were simple and very robust.
You should be able to buy one very cheaply but might have to allow for a new battery and a bit of tidying up work.
I bought a second hand Oxygen emate of circa 2011 vintage from the classified section of pedelecs very cheaply and have been amazed how good it has turned out to be.
I would think though any Chinese derived bike from this era could be similar. Others on here will know the makes of bike from that time that would be suitable as there were quite a few bike brands but mostly using the same or very similar frames and electrical systems that were simple and very robust.
You should be able to buy one very cheaply but might have to allow for a new battery and a bit of tidying up work.
https://www.cyclinguk.org/cyclists-library/regulations/eapc-regulations I am working on the basis of the above article, specifically the paragraph concerning throttles. As for not feeling for his needs; absolutely not true. I am clinically disabled, and know how hard things can get. That is why I posted the link to the Youtube page, as the poster there has a lot of experience with the subject of custom made, throttle-equipped, e-bikes. Whether you go along with all of his statements and opinions is another matter. But he is a source of experience.
If anyone can explain the actual rules regarding throttles, please do. I have read this thread. https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/uk-legality-of-thumb-throttles-in-diy-conversions.31413/ and this https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules.
It seems you may be able to get type approval for a pedelec with a throttle under certain circumstances. https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/full-throttle-ebike-legal-again/ There is also sometimes mentioned a use for disabled people, but I can't find the actual legislation. And there is this. https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/petition-to-legalizing-throttle-only-ebikes-for-the-disabled.33921/ None of this leads me to believe that it will be simple to walk into a shop, buy a throttle assisted bike, and legally drive it home.
Thanks for the replies. I'm significantly disabled and I do not really want a buggy. The biggest problem is starting in traffic or on inclines.
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