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artemisia1

(1,484 posts) Thu Dec 11, 2025, 03:56 AM Dec 11

Any e-bikers on DU? I have two, a Class 3 and a Class 2, and they have been game changers for me. [View all]

The Class 2 (smaller, less powerful) has been great for quick neighborhood commutes and the Class 3 is almost like a moped and is great for pleasure rides in the countryside.

For urban areas, especially, these can save a lot of fuel, wear and tear on the car, help the environment and be pleasant to ride. Freepers probably hate them.

Thoughts?

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Any e-bikers on DU? I have two, a Class 3 and a Class 2, and they have been game changers for me. [View all] artemisia1 Dec 11 OP

Depends on who's riding them. Biophilic Dec 11 #1

Sorry to hear that. There needs to be some serious enforcement and impounding of violator's vehicles. I am artemisia1 Dec 11 #3

Yeah, I agree with you, but never happen down here. Biophilic Dec 11 #4

Almost got one a couple of years ago Nittersing Dec 11 #2

I dismount at intersections and become a pedestrian. Also, when the bike lane ends I will walk my bike artemisia1 Dec 11 #5

I had one when I live in Los Angeles. I eventually gave it up as it was getting too dangerous with all the distracted beaglelover Dec 11 #6

I've ridden bicycles for years but... LogDog75 Dec 11 #7

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No, I get enough exercise walking around my exercise bike. KS Toronado Dec 11 #9

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Guess I didn't mean to welcome you KS Toronado Dec 11 #12

No. All I have is my pedal bike sakabatou Dec 11 #11