Bosch eBike Systems presents its new eBike ABS

Re:Bosch eBike Systems presents its new eBike ABS by Saris on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @09:10AM (#32165276)

I find E-Bike laws in general very odd, most countries treat them as more dangerous vehicles, even though they're limited to the same speed that most people regularly go on a pedal bicycle.

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Re:Bosch eBike Systems presents its new eBike ABS by thevagrant on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @08:47PM (#32174418)

It appears people have strong opinions. Possibly those who do not even ride ebikes?

I got modded down for talking about the modchip option below to remove the speed limiter. Quite funny on a site called "hacker" news.

Regardless, the speed limiter on some bikes to make riding "safer" is not carefully considered. The default 25 km/h speed limiter can be unsafe which is why I disabled mine. Imagine trying to adjust your speed to get away/around traffic and having the engine slow down for you instead. It can be very dangerous at the wrong time.

these laws are introduced by people who do not ride these bikes.

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Re:Bosch eBike Systems presents its new eBike ABS by Boltgolt on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @09:24AM (#32165462)

E-bikes are limited to 26 km/h here, much faster than "most people regularly go on a pedal bicycle" and these faster bikes are used disproportionately often by older (more fragile) people.

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