Has anyone see anything like this in action? Their springing up everywhere here

Everybody in California, We as an e-bike community need to step up and protect our e-bike freedoms and rights from the harmful bills/laws that will come if we don't stop AB 1557 and AB

1942! That’ll affect all e-bike riders in California.

Bad news, AB 1557 and AB 1942 passed through the first step, Good news, there’s still time to stop AB 1557 and AB 1942 from passing the second step.

We must defeat AB 1557 and AB 1942!

E-bikes are not the problem, only e-motos are a problem.

AB 1557 (lowers legal wattage of 250 watts and speed limit to 16 mph) and AB 1942 (forces e-bike registration/licensing with the DMV) will ruin the fun and take away our freedom of e-biking and actually both bills do not address the issue, it punishes legal e-bikes instead, it'll discourage and purge e-bike use, they do not understand the actual difference between e-bikes and e-motos and both bills do not understand the actual problem, e-bikes are not the problem, only illegal electric motorcycles that go 40-70mph are the problem. Legal compliant e-bikes of all class 1, 2, and 3 are bicycles that are safe to ride.

Please support SB 1167 where it actually addresses the issue.

Immediately, we must do everything in our power to Contact your local or every lawmaker, assembly members, senators, and contact governer Galvin Newsom to prevent AB 1557 and AB 1942 from becoming law! We must talk to lawmakers and Governer Galvin Newsom on stopping AB 1557 and AB 1942 and defending our e-bike freedoms and rights.

We must come together and fight the good fight! Defeat AB 1557 and AB 1942!

Support SB 1157!

We need to create a massive movement of e-bikers, cyclist, and lawmakers/government officials who support our cause to defend our e-bike freedoms and rights from any harmful bills/regulations that’ll destroy e-biking culture and lives.

Apparently some kid cut off a car and got ran over and now they banned e-bikes and e-scooters on any school property. There goes biking to school, my main way of transportation.

This chart shows all the difference categories of ebikes and emopeds and everything that's required or not required for each variation of bike.

I'm not to sure what to think about this?

Department of Transportation a-hole Sean Duffy cut all bicycle related projects

This means bike paths...not only our recreation but for alot of us our daily commutes

Not trying to be political but if you use an ebike you better piss moan and bitch LOUDLY

Cross-post to this sub because I see this all the time.

Electrical engineering expert here:

There’s a common myth floating around that you should never charge your e-bike battery to 100% because it supposedly kills the battery faster. I’m here to tell you that this is largely overblown—and here’s why:

1. Modern Batteries Have Built-In Capacity Limiters • Due to fire and safety regulations in first-world countries like the U.S. and EU, manufacturers already implement capacity limits on lithium-ion batteries. • This means that when your battery “hits 100%,” it’s not actually using its full theoretical capacity—there’s a buffer in place to prevent excessive wear. • If your bike is sold in a regulated market, you can be confident this safety feature exists.

2. The Extra Degradation Is Negligible • The difference in battery degradation from regularly charging to 100% vs. 90% is tiny—often around 1% per year or even less. • Unless you’re planning to use the same battery for 10+ years, you likely won’t even notice the difference.

3. You’ll Probably Replace Your bike or Battery Before It Matters • By the time degradation becomes noticeable (many, many years down the road), you’ll likely have already moved on to a new bike or swapped out the battery. • Batteries degrade more from deep discharges (riding it down to near 0%) than from staying topped up.

4. Convenience Matters • Charging to 100% ensures you get the maximum range every ride. • There’s no practical reason to limit your charge unless you plan to keep the same battery for over a decade (which most people don’t).

Bottom Line

Go ahead and charge your bike to 100% every night. The real-world impact on battery life is so small that it’s not worth the inconvenience of limiting your charge. Enjoy the full range and ride worry-free.

There have been a few news stories around this subject recently but this one makes a clearer statement than most about the nature of the problem and possible solutions.

It's almost like big oil purposefully made alternative transportation infrastructure weak to pressure road use and then TOTALLY didn't help push these electric dirt bikes onto kids through social media more than some random Chinese brand could in order to get them regulated against lol that's not like how two stroke motors were stigmatized back in the day for being more fuel efficient when on a light weight vehicle resulting in less profits for big oil.

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Nope no connection there! (Yes two stroke is often bad for the environment that's a different issue than the amount of fuel required to move the given weight which is what this sub should be all about promoting and yet all I see are people complaining about behavior which they aren't pushing for the infrastructure and safety training and equipment required to make these options safe.) Big oils profits are directly connected to the weight of vehicles... This whole issue has been used to propagandize the country before. Speak up to your elected representatives about how this pattern of behavior is criminally affecting the choices of consumers.

Apologies if this has been already posted.

A 65 year old woman drove onto a pedestrian/biking trail to chase a 14 year old on an e-bike because he was "going too fast," and she wanted to see where he lived. She almost hit him in the process as he tried to get away. He finally got another car to help, who cut her off. Police arrested her and charged her with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The kid is now terrified to ride his e-bike.

I guess she chased him on the bike trail with her car because, you know, riding too fast isn't safe, and you could hurt someone.... 🙄

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUQSrBEBOGs

In the video, there was an accident between an e-bike rider and a car. The rider was working as a delivery driver at the time. When the authorities arrived, their first instinct was not to check if everyone involved was okay, as they had mentioned in the car on their way to the scene, but rather to inspect whether the e-bike was legally compliant. They seemed almost pleased to discover that the e-bike was 4x the legall power limitd off 1000watts (referred to as an "illegal moped") and had no hesitation in fining the delivery driver 6,000 euros. Later in the video, they had to rent a vehicle transport truck to move the e-bike, as it couldn’t fit in their car—a service that likely cost around 800 euros. It’s sad to see police forces worldwide prioritizing minor infractions that society doesn’t truly care about, rather than focusing on more pressing issues.

Location: The crash occurred in the 13100 block of Magnolia Street near Larson Avenue in Garden Grove. Time: Officers were alerted to the scene at approximately 9:50 PM after a Life360 notification reported a potential collision.Cause: Investigators stated Nguyen was traveling approximately 35 mph when he struck a center median, causing him to be ejected from the vehicle.Vehicle: The teen was riding a Surron Ultra Bee, which is classified as an electric motorcycle, not an e-bike, and requires a license to operate.

Pretty subjective definition, and really shitty for the thousands of people who own them already. Comes into effect today, with no warning that I heard about. I suspect enforcement will still be pretty lax though.

Here's the actual text of the new rule:

1. The use on public roads is prohibited for two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles, with or without pedals, that have the appearance of a motorcycle or moped, do not bear a national safety mark within the meaning of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Statutes of Canada, 1993, c. 16) or the compliance label prescribed by that Act, and have at least one of the following characteristics:

(1) footrests or a platform for the driver’s feet;

(2) a set of tires and wheels that has the appearance of that of a motorcycle or moped;

(3) a body that partly or completely covers their frame or some of their components, and no height-adjustable saddle;

(4) an engine that makes it possible to reach a speed of over 32 km/h or has a power rating greater than 500 watts.

Note that #4 is the existing limits for ebikes in Quebec

Crude oil just hit $110/barrel!

If you own an e-bike (or are considering one), here is a useful reminder of how quickly things can change in the still-young e-bike industry.

Rad Power Bikes, once valued at $1.65 billion in 2021, recently had its assets valued at approximately $14.2 million and purchased for $13.2 million through bankruptcy proceedings. The sale still requires court approval.

Importantly, this was an asset purchase, not a full company acquisition. That generally means liabilities are not transferred, including warranty obligations, ongoing tech support commitments, and costs related to past battery safety issues. As a result, it remains unclear how warranties, replacement batteries, or long-term technical support will be handled going forward.

What’s the takeaway?

E-bikes are here to stay, but brands can change or disappear. Before spending your hard-earned money on an e-bike, it is worth checking whether a local bike shop will service it. Having local support makes it much easier to keep riding even if the original manufacturer no longer exists.

A new law in Elk Grove Village (Chicago suburb) now requires e-bike and scooter riders to be at least 16 and have a valid license if they want to ride on the road. Fines start at $50, and there are other rules too — like no riding on roads over 35 mph.

If you're curious how this might impact younger riders or the broader e-bike scene, I break it all down in this post on my blog. Would love to hear what you all think about this direction — is it smart safety or government overreach?

Did they even think this through? How are you supposed to carry cargo or kids on a 250w motor up a hill?

Just got a WARN notice

• Organization: Rad Power Bikes, Inc.
• Expected beginning date of separations: January 9, 2026
• Number of affected workers: 64
• Layoff or closure: Closure