The guy was flying around. Looks like fun.
http://www.trikke.com/Trikke-Showroom/Electric-Powered/pon-e
http://www.trikke.com/Trikke-Showroom/Electric-Powered/pon-e
Saw one of these electric trikkes the other day
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Looks fun. Only problem is I like a bike for the exercise.
So when does an electric bike or whatever cross the line from electric bike to electric moped/motorcycle that should be licensed and travel in the car lane? Speed?
Originally Posted By: AHC
So when does an electric bike or whatever cross the line from electric bike to electric moped/motorcycle that should be licensed and travel in the car lane? Speed?
Depends wildly on the state. Sometimes it's legal if it's "pedal assist", let off the pedals and it coasts.
Maine lets you motorize your bike as long as it's gas under 49cc, 1.5 hp, or an electric motor under a similar watt rating. No license plate, no insurance, equipment the same as a pedal bike (lights at night, adequate brakes). But the rider does need some sort of valid license or learner's permit... a snare for kids under 16 and those who've suffered OUIs etc. One has to keep it under 20 MPH.
Some states make you add brake lights, blinkers, apply for a title, get inspected as a rebuilt vehicle, run a license plate... Pablo is really into the motorized bike scene.
So when does an electric bike or whatever cross the line from electric bike to electric moped/motorcycle that should be licensed and travel in the car lane? Speed?
Depends wildly on the state. Sometimes it's legal if it's "pedal assist", let off the pedals and it coasts.
Maine lets you motorize your bike as long as it's gas under 49cc, 1.5 hp, or an electric motor under a similar watt rating. No license plate, no insurance, equipment the same as a pedal bike (lights at night, adequate brakes). But the rider does need some sort of valid license or learner's permit... a snare for kids under 16 and those who've suffered OUIs etc. One has to keep it under 20 MPH.
Some states make you add brake lights, blinkers, apply for a title, get inspected as a rebuilt vehicle, run a license plate... Pablo is really into the motorized bike scene.
Originally Posted By: oilboy123
Looks fun. Only problem is I like a bike for the exercise.
Most of their models are human-powered not electric. You have to lean into it and push of sort of like skiing or rollerblading. There are some videos on their website. The costco human-owered one is pretty inexpensive.
Looks fun. Only problem is I like a bike for the exercise.
Most of their models are human-powered not electric. You have to lean into it and push of sort of like skiing or rollerblading. There are some videos on their website. The costco human-owered one is pretty inexpensive.
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