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guerney

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I'm not convinced this is a no-load pedal assist speed test, or perhaps I'm in denial like a crocodile.
 

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Police warn public after three e-bikes seized in Witney
They said they had footage of the bikes travelling at high speed in the centre of Witney and colliding with people.
One of the bikes seized above has no chain or freewheel. Is it a front hub motor fitted to the rear ?
Also I cant see a rear brake. I suppose with that big motor, its possible that there is some type of regenerative braking on the rear?
 
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lenny

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Police warn public after three e-bikes seized in Witney
They said they had footage of the bikes travelling at high speed in the centre of Witney and colliding with people.
One of the bikes seized above has no chain or freewheel. Is it a front hub motor fitted to the rear ?
Also I cant see a rear brake. I suppose with that big motor, its possible that there is some type of regenerative braking on the rear?
Witney: Police issue warnings after e-bikes seized
" Now the service has released more details about the confiscated bikes.

One of them could reach speeds of up to 45mph, had no pedals attached and – according to the police – would be classified “under the government guidance” as a “moped/motorcycle”.

A second vehicle could also go over 40mph and like the first did not display the correct information required for an e-bike.

While the final bike confiscated could reach 20mph – over the UK limit – it did display the correct markings."
 

lenny

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Ten e-bikes seized during police crackdown
Following complaints from local residents about antisocial behaviour and dangerous riding of E-Bikes in the Fountainpark and Dalry areas, police officers carried out high visibility patrols this week.
 

lenny

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Gwent Police’s drone tactics target Illegal e-bikes and anti-social riders
"Gwent Police’s crackdown on illegal e-bike riding is centred on Operation Harley, which councillors heard has so far resulted in nearly 100 vehicles being seized and taken off the roads. "
 
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lenny

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Leeds Police Seize Illegal High-Speed E-Bike at Elland Road Station
"The man had attended the station regarding an unrelated matter, but officers from the Leeds District Off Road Bike Team quickly took interest in the unusual vehicle he rode in on.
A roadside speed test revealed that the e-bike was capable of reaching speeds of 61.5mph, well above the legal limit for e-bikes in the UK."