February 4, 201610 yr How was he persuing you a cyclist, motorist, runner ? Who ever it was probably knows a bit about e-bike law and depends if he tries again. Vary your route and times if you can to avoid him again. If he tries again and is determined he may try and report you and get the police involved to stop you. If stopped by the police then firstly you may get away with a warning then if caught again confiscation may follow along with prosecution with a fine and points on your licence.
February 4, 201610 yr Author it was a cyclist... i don't know why he is bothered He's jealous coz you weren't sweating
February 4, 201610 yr go down a canal path @30 mph i managed to pee of every 1 for 30 miles 1 way ppl on road bikes also shout at me i just stop and say come on then all ride off
February 4, 201610 yr Author go down a canal path @30 mph i managed to pee of every 1 for 30 miles 1 way ppl on road bikes also shout at me i just stop and say come on then all ride off I was just about to believe you, when I realised you'd need a battery the size of a garden shed to go 30 mph for 30 miles
February 4, 201610 yr or use 2 batts :ptho tbh the fishing ppl are the worst broke a few rods lol seem they own the path with all there crap in the way and dont want to move so get run over
February 4, 201610 yr Author or use 2 batts :ptho tbh the fishing ppl are the worst broke a few rods lol seem they own the path with all there crap in the way and dont want to move so get run over You're a cruel man soundwave
February 5, 201610 yr it was a cyclist... i don't know why he is bothered I wouldn't worry cwah. Sounds like a case of small pen!s syndrome. They were clearly annoyed that their bike fitness now counts for nothing to the casual observer when they are overtaken by you on your folder at 30+ mph. Bell ends like this are best dealt with by something similar to soundwave's approach as described above. I still chuckle to myself about the time I passed a whole 20+ group of lycras and decided to pull over half a mile ahead for a wee by the side of the road. They passed me shortly after while I still had my old chap in my hand and proceeded to shout obsenities at me. Once I caught them up again, I apologised and exclaimed "good stuff that EPO, but it goes right through you, doesn't it", before taking off again. More obsenities followed, but they never caught up again. Edited February 5, 201610 yr by danielrlee
February 5, 201610 yr or use 2 batts :ptho tbh the fishing ppl are the worst broke a few rods lol seem they own the path with all there crap in the way and dont want to move so get run over If they see you coming you might find next time that a swift kick will see you in with the fish.
February 5, 201610 yr or use 2 batts :ptho tbh the fishing ppl are the worst broke a few rods lol seem they own the path with all there crap in the way and dont want to move so get run over They are just as big a pain to the boating community, seeming to think that our few rivers are solely there for their fishing. And worst of all in my view are those who own whole stretches of our rivers for their sole fishing use with no access to others, something which should never have been allowed. .
February 5, 201610 yr Quite agree that some fishermen are very selfish, but some boat users don’t have a clue either. In a situation like a public towpath you have to live and let live. I used to walk the dogs and cycle on towpaths a lot where I lived before and people riding bikes far too fast was a constant problem. So if he really does ride at 30mph on towpaths he deserves to end up in the water.
February 5, 201610 yr Quite agree that some fishermen are very selfish, but some boat users don’t have a clue either. In a situation like a public towpath you have to live and let live. I used to walk the dogs and cycle on towpaths a lot where I lived before and people riding bikes far too fast was a constant problem. So if he really does ride at 30mph on towpaths he deserves to end up in the water. Agreed all points John. I've seen cases of boats thoughtlessly cutting across rods and lines, or driven at well over legal speeds, churning up the water and mud, ruining the fishing. Strangely, rivers are a bit like roads, they can both bring out the worst in people. .
February 5, 201610 yr Strangely, rivers are a bit like roads, they can both bring out the worst in people. . Especially carp fishermen after the second six pack of beer...
February 9, 201610 yr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrWqxbmb5H0 A Friendly reminder to stop commenting, thinking you know what my bike is! Its a custom bike and conforms with UK law... chill! he not even got the handle bars on right lol
February 10, 201610 yr Is it worth the risk of getting a load of points / big fine on your driving licence ? 1) drive other than in accordance with a driving licence. 2) Use vehicle with out minimum third party risk insurance. 3) '' '' '' '' valid test certificate 4) fail to display vehicle registration mark 5)(possible ) use vehicle for unsuitable purpose and plus ( in the case of the guy who showed the cop his ''insurance'' ) Produce false instrument with the intent to deceive......now that will be expensive PLUS - the possibility of getting your bike seized...... Not for me ...I will stick to my road legal ebike and run a motorcycle when I want more speed
February 24, 201610 yr hi, new member here, it was actually the bike in question that brought me to the forum after watching many e-bike reviews. after reading through this post i never realised how strict some of the laws were for these things! imo if the bike has a "road legal" setting which restrict power output/top speed then this should be perfectly legal. and only if you are caught breaking this limit then you should be punished accordingly as a "proper" motorist? i see it being much the same as using a restriction kit on a larger motorcycle to make it learner legal?
February 24, 201610 yr he removed the post from fb but his batt died lol, not a good idea to slam a 52kg bike in to the floor.
February 24, 201610 yr hi, new member here, it was actually the bike in question that brought me to the forum after watching many e-bike reviews. after reading through this post i never realised how strict some of the laws were for these things! imo if the bike has a "road legal" setting which restrict power output/top speed then this should be perfectly legal. and only if you are caught breaking this limit then you should be punished accordingly as a "proper" motorist? i see it being much the same as using a restriction kit on a larger motorcycle to make it learner legal? There's a crucial difference that accounts for the different treatment. Pedelec riders are not tested for competence and licenced, plus no number plate for traceability. Therefore in the absence of any control on the driver there needs to be strict control laws on the vehicle instead to ensure public safety. .
February 24, 201610 yr There's a crucial difference that accounts for the different treatment. Pedelec riders are not tested for competence and licenced, plus no number plate for traceability. Therefore in the absence of any control on the driver there needs to be strict control laws on the vehicle instead to ensure public safety. . fair point regarding traceability, some may argue that this is an issue for all road users though? Im curious as to what would happen if you were pulled over by a curious officer and you were in "road legal" mode and were obviously not going above the 15.5mph. i have an off road RMZ 250 and never dreamed of actually using it on the road! thats why i looked into these bikes, iv never really used the bike to its full potential and feel the places i do use the bike i would get far more enjoyment from a bike such as the stealth. it would also be great to use the bike for commuting as well, effectively getting rid of 2 dinosaur burning vehicles.
February 24, 201610 yr fair point regarding traceability, some may argue that this is an issue for all road users though? Not really, the number plate gives the owner and the owner has to divulge who the driver was in any event being investigated. Im curious as to what would happen if you were pulled over by a curious officer and you were in "road legal" mode and were obviously not going above the 15.5mph. Probably nothing. The risk of an illegal pedelec only occurs after one is involved in an accident and traffic police investigating find the discrepancy. Many police forces either have e-bikes or have used them on trial and therefore know the laws surrounding them. . Edited February 25, 201610 yr by flecc
February 24, 201610 yr Not really, the number plate gives the owner and the owner has to divulge who the driver was in any event being investigated. . was aiming that more towards users of e-bikes or pedelecs tbh. Not that i think its necessary, just the issue is the same. Probably nothing. The risk of an illegal pedelec only occurs after one is involved in an accident and traffic police invetsigating find the discrepancy. Many police forces either have e-bikes or have used them on trial and therefore know the laws surrounding them. . yeah, so they have. thinking about it, a bike such as the stealth with a "road legal" switch would be far better than the e-bikes as i dont think they are constricted by speed limits while "on the job" are they?
February 24, 201610 yr the bomber has no peddle assist have to twist the throttle to activate the motor. its 53kg and costs 10k http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk37/necromunger666/batteryinstalled.jpg a new batt is $2500 plus postage and import duty fook that Edited February 24, 201610 yr by soundwave
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