Hairy Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 French Government Introduces €30k Fine for eMTB Tuning https://www.pinkbike.com/news/french-government-introduces-30k-fine-for-emtb-tuning.html The French government has announced that rider who tune their ebikes above the legislated speeds can face a €30k fine. For eMTBs, that means that speeds must be kept at a 25km/h limit. The law came in as Highway Code provision L317-1 was adjusted last week to include ebikes. On top of the hefty fine, the perpetrator will receive 3 points on their license, the vehicle will be confiscated until it has been returned to normal working order and they could even face a year in jail. There are also new regulations for professionals working in the eMTB industry too. L317-5 covers manufacturers, importers and those who rent or sell ebikes and threatens punishment of €30,000 or 2 years in prison for anyone found to be breaking the EU limits. eMTB tuning has become a hot issue in Europe recently after a man in London hit and killed a woman crossing the road on an ebike that was capable of going 30mph (48km/h) but was cleared of all charges. Industry associations in Spain and Germany have also called for stronger action to be taken on users of tuned ebikes. Previously it was seen as pretty easy to tune an ebike with kits available for sale just a quick Google search away. However, Bosch have begun to take action and introduced an anti-tuning system to its 2020 models. Claus Fleischer, Bosch CEO told Bike.eu: "The new system developed by Bosch engineers is using a sensor to detect whether the e-bike’s drive has been tuned. In that case, the e-bike’s computer will turn in an emergency mode. An error code will show on the display indicating the manipulation and the electric support will be reduced.” If the error state is reached 3 times, riders will have to take their bike to a Bosch dealership to be diagnosed. ChrisF 1
Hairy Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 https://news.sky.com/story/e-bike-rider-thomas-hanlon-cries-after-being-cleared-of-killing-pedestrian-11948244
Eldron Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 I guess this one will never be on the mountain! https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/mondrakers-grommy-is-an-electric-balance-mountain-bike/ ChrisF 1
Patchelicious Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 And we want to mock Spez for milking the market
Eldron Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 And we want to mock Spez for milking the market You're starting to get a little paranoid now....
Patchelicious Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 You're starting to get a little paranoid now....I’d a Paranoid, if they made an Sworks one
BuffsVintageBikes Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 GCN Show mentioned that last month, ebike sales beat normal bike sales in Belgium for the first time ever, 51% to 49%.
splat Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 GCN Show mentioned that last month, ebike sales beat normal bike sales in Belgium for the first time ever, 51% to 49%. I hope that they are selling the appropriate footwear for these bikes. https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/gaerne-launch-cycling-shoes-specifically-for-e-bikes-2457https://www.shimano-steps.com/e-bikes/united-kingdom/en/news/meet-shimanos-performance-driven-e-bike-flat-shoes I also sincerely hope that they educate the riders of these new machines on how to lube their chains properly https://ebike-mtb.com/en/how-to-lube-an-e-mtb-chain-correctly/
SCD Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 eBike Flats shoes - what a wonderful idea. No expensive materials needed since the weight is not really so important. But fashionable as anything 'e' and can sold for a premium! Double the margin: done!Added benefit: the target market would buy the same shoe in a different color 6 months later if the fashion laws dictated so...aha, ideas! I hope that they are selling the appropriate footwear for these bikes. https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/gaerne-launch-cycling-shoes-specifically-for-e-bikes-2457https://www.shimano-steps.com/e-bikes/united-kingdom/en/news/meet-shimanos-performance-driven-e-bike-flat-shoes I also sincerely hope that they educate the riders of these new machines on how to lube their chains properly https://ebike-mtb.com/en/how-to-lube-an-e-mtb-chain-correctly/
SCD Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 IMHO this judgment left the man off very lightly. His fast cruising speed comes paired with nearly complete silence. The un-informed pedestrian may well assume the biker is much slower and as such it is safe to cross the road. An assumption that may well have cost her life.I don't mind if people play and have fun. But man up and stand for the consequences of your actions if things go wrong. Sad story, in so many aspects. https://news.sky.com/story/e-bike-rider-thomas-hanlon-cries-after-being-cleared-of-killing-pedestrian-11948244
ChrisF Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 IMHO this judgment left the man off very lightly. His fast cruising speed comes paired with nearly complete silence. The un-informed pedestrian may well assume the biker is much slower and as such it is safe to cross the road. An assumption that may well have cost her life.I don't mind if people play and have fun. But man up and stand for the consequences of your actions if things go wrong. Sad story, in so many aspects. That article does not indicate if he altered the bike to achieve the 30mph. Riding to and from the trails I often far exceed the "assisted speed" from the ebike, this on a stock standard ebike where the assist stops at the manufacturers setting. AND, in these cases other cyclists stay with me, actually they often pass me at speeds in excess of the limited assist level. IF he had altered the bike, that would be a different case.
Eldron Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 GCN Show mentioned that last month, ebike sales beat normal bike sales in Belgium for the first time ever, 51% to 49%. I get the feeling the average South African would be horrified to see what Europe considers an "ebike". In cummuterless SA an ebike is a carbon duallie dripping in XTR - over here it's a 20kg steel frame with a powered front hub (shimano STEPS if you're rich). Hairy, splat, ChrisF and 2 others 5
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 I get the feeling the average South African would be horrified to see what Europe considers an "ebike". In cummuterless SA an ebike is a carbon duallie dripping in XTR - over here it's a 20kg steel frame with a powered front hub (shimano STEPS if you're rich).Yup. Big difference over there. Why the hell not save energy on your commute. You get to the office / school / shop faster on your wagon, and with less sweat. Could even push more professionals to commute in as a result of that. If I were in Nederlands I'd probably be piloting one of those carrier-bikes so I could grab the shopping and put my laptop / work / gym bag on it without it being on me. Eldron, ChrisF and Rocket-Boy 3
ChrisF Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 I get the feeling the average South African would be horrified to see what Europe considers an "ebike". In cummuterless SA an ebike is a carbon duallie dripping in XTR - over here it's a 20kg steel frame with a powered front hub (shimano STEPS if you're rich). Friends brought back ebikes after their last trip to Europe ... proper commuter bike, with the battery in the carrier over the rear wheel. Hub-drive type motor. EXCELLENT commuter bike !!! but not the type of bike that gets 99% of the air time on EMBN .... Eldron 1
Hairy Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 I hope that they are selling the appropriate footwear for these bikes. https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/gaerne-launch-cycling-shoes-specifically-for-e-bikes-2457https://www.shimano-steps.com/e-bikes/united-kingdom/en/news/meet-shimanos-performance-driven-e-bike-flat-shoes I also sincerely hope that they educate the riders of these new machines on how to lube their chains properly https://ebike-mtb.com/en/how-to-lube-an-e-mtb-chain-correctly/shoes must be double insulated should you touch your battery and it shorts splat 1
Eldron Posted July 17, 2020 Posted July 17, 2020 Yup. Big difference over there. Why the hell not save energy on your commute. You get to the office / school / shop faster on your wagon, and with less sweat. Could even push more professionals to commute in as a result of that. If I were in Nederlands I'd probably be piloting one of those carrier-bikes so I could grab the shopping and put my laptop / work / gym bag on it without it being on me. This is what to cool Dads ride over here :-) splat, Tatt, Hairy and 2 others 5
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