What are your thoughts on E-motorbikes using bike lanes?
What are your thoughts on E-motorbikes using bike lanes?
Today, while out running errands on my hybrid, I saw an e-motorbike (this style) using the bike lane (dude also had a motorcycle helmet on).
Personally, I think these people should stay on the road like other motorbikes, as it's clear that these are supposed to be an electric analog to ICE powered bikes.
I called this person out as well, due to my position being they actually are more of a hazard to other cyclists and pedestrians when the lanes switch to MUP's without warning. Especially where they would be heavier than even e-bikes and would cause anyone they hit more damage than they would receive.
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If you can't pedal it and it's faster than a bike bring pedaled, it doesn't belong in a bike lane.
There is some argument for e-scooters (the kind that you could theoretically move by kicking the ground) being used in a bike lane.
I agree that a full-size motorbike, electric or not, should not be in a bike lane.
The primary reason for bike lanes is arguably being safely overtaken by cars, due to the speed difference. Motorbikes can keep up with traffic, and will want to overtake cyclists.
Agreed on scooters, if they're low speed.
I've seen someone riding a vespa on them.... No, just no.
I'm talking about the 'electric kick scooters' - the speeds and power levels are comparable to or lower than e-bikes, but how you use them is different.
Mopeds/vespas shouldn't be in a bike lane.
Scooters are illegal in bike lanes in my area. I think they should be allowed, provided they have a max speed of 20mph (32kmh) or so.
Bike pedalled by who? Honestly, as a daily user of bike lanes, the spandex clad Lance Armstrong's are by far the fucking worst.
Really? In my area, they go fast, but they're usually considerate. They usually call out when they're passing, maintain the 3'/1m rule, etc. I find they're generally far more knowledgeable about etiquette and the rules of the road than your average ebikes rider who doesn't pedal and cruises at top speed while also passing close.
Really?
... Yes?
By the average user.
e bikes can sometimes be faster than a bike being pedaled tho
Personally I think it’s mostly about speed and weight. If it’s only a little heavier and faster than an ordinary bike then that seems OK, though you should be extra cautious and conscientious when riding in this sort of gray area.
If it’s a lot faster and heavier like a motorbike or similar then absolutely not.
Pedal bikes can sometimes be faster than ebikes too.
The speed I can comfortably sustain on my Specialized Tarmac road bike>the speed I can comfortably sustain on my Trek Rail eMTB.
