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I think the idea is to disconnect pedaling from road conditions.

When you’re biking, it’s preferable to pedal in “safe” zones (protected bike lanes, trails etc.) while relying on the battery for eg intersections and when sharing the road with vehicles. With a regular bike you have to pedal harder precisely at these zones which makes it a little scary. You can also pedal on fairly flat ground/use all that energy to climb up a steep hill quickly without pedaling etc.



Exactly.

My government says the trigger (accelerator) is bad and made it illegal.

In usage, however, I feel WAY safer being able to accelerate (from standstill) through intersections. I once had a chain break at an inopportune moment while doing that - scary! Now my rear hub motor means there's no danger anymore.


The government says my throttle is entirely legal. I just have to get a number plate, insurance cover, and take a riding test and get a licence.

Oh, and it’s a serious crime if I cause an accident and try to flee.


Did they make it illegal, or did they say that this now pushes you into the 'powered vehicle' category and the need to meet the requirements that come along with that?


Wow. I assume you're being serious but it sounds like you shouldn't be on the roads. Stating that a trigger accelerator makes you feel "safer... there's no danger anymore" (not sure when the answer to bicycle safety is going faster...) doesn't help the rest of us.


I kinda agree with them. Being able to accelerate more like a car makes it easier/safer to merge with cars




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