I have noticed a couple of posts regarding Pedelec Vs Throttle. As you know, under EEC rules we may not sell an electric bike with a throttle but we can use a 250w motor on our bikes, where as in the UK we can use throttles but only a 200w motor (what a mess! ). I believe that when we eventually align with the rest of Europe we will have the same conditions imposed on us. We will also need to fit a dynamo to power the lights.
The 905e's going to our European partners are already so equipped, however our cunning Wisper partners have ordered “throttle kits" that can be bought for a few euros and fitted by their customers. Does anyone know if fitting after the point of purchase is allowed? It seems obvious to say "no" but with such confusion over simple things like extra power for "off road" why should their not be an isolator switch for the throttle too?
If anyone knows any more about the use of throttles or delimiting circuits for "off road" use and the EEC... or when we are likely to be asked to fall in line I would be grateful for any information.
Best regards David
The 905e's going to our European partners are already so equipped, however our cunning Wisper partners have ordered “throttle kits" that can be bought for a few euros and fitted by their customers. Does anyone know if fitting after the point of purchase is allowed? It seems obvious to say "no" but with such confusion over simple things like extra power for "off road" why should their not be an isolator switch for the throttle too?
If anyone knows any more about the use of throttles or delimiting circuits for "off road" use and the EEC... or when we are likely to be asked to fall in line I would be grateful for any information.
Best regards David