Those electric motor-assist bikes are pretty benign. I have a friend
who works as Cannondale Cycling Group (includes Schwinn/GT) who had
knee surgery this winter. He borrowed one of the prototypes from work
in order to continue his daily 18 mile bike commute. Worked well for
him in his injured state. They are limited to 20 or 25 mph with the
motor assist, so not much faster then the roadies riding back into
town from a ride to Paoli.
Frank Hassler
Good Oak, LLC: Native Landscaping & Ecological Consulting
(608) 209-0607
www.goodoakllc.com
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On May 15, 2008, at 10:24 AM, Robbie Webber wrote:
On a slight tangent, or maybe not, from the discussion of a motorized
bike on the SW Path, I have a question for Arthur.
Arthur -
Could you clarify the legality of electric assisted bicycles, such as
the new Schwinn ones being sold at Willy S, on paths marked "no
motorized traffic?" I think this came up once before, but I can't
remember the answer.
Bike shops - real ones that mostly sell real bike - are now carrying
these. If people cannot use them on paths, the sales people should
make sure to tell customers that. If they are allowed, at what point
is a bike too motorized to be on the path?
Thanks.
Robbie
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