So, for the Class 1, which is the only eMTB slowly gaining access to natural surface trails in U.S., comes down to 25mph in States and 15.5 mph in Europe. Same power limits.
Thanks. Good luck in UK, although I think power beyond 15.5 is rarely used or needed on mountain bike trails.
Looking for info on eMTB classifications in Europe? Assuming there are set speeds at which motor stops providing assist. What are they? Who set them? Links to actual rules great appreciated.
I’m in U.S. Here bike industry established a 3-tier system: Class 1, peddle-assist only, 20 mph cut-off...
I think you’re off-base on eMTB manufacturers. in fact, their official organ, People For Bikes, is the strongest lobby for eMTB access. And I have no affiliation with PFB or any manufacturer, although I rely all the time on the PFB website; it’s the best resource there is on eMTB access and...
John, I genuinely wish you were right. The BLM rule is that an eMTB is a motorcycle and banned from non-motorized trails UNLESS, the local BLM office proposes to make a trail or are eMTB accessible and does so after an environmental assessment. This is as of 12/2021. New trails or areas have not...
A reaction from across the pond. Any mention of higher speed for eMTBs here would be harmful to us. Don't remember who above said no access problems here. We have nothing but access problems. For example barred completely from the 2 largest systems of trails on all federal lands, the US Forest...
Your chance to ever ride an e-mountain bike on U.S. National Forest Service (NFS) backcountry trails is at stake. The U.S. Forest Service has put at risk all users who value and use non-motorized trails.
We have until October 26 to comment and oppose the NFS new rules on e-bikes in the...