The law now explicitly states that a Class 1 or Class 3 e-bike is a pedal-assist-only bike, meaning throttles are only allowed on Class 2 e-bikes, which are limited to 20 mph.

P8: Speed limit: This sets the bike's top speed. 32 is a "Class 2" setting, meaning the top speed is 20 mph. 45 is "Class 3," boosting the speed limit to 28 mph when using pedal assist.

I would not recommend a Class 2 bike for an inexperienced bicyclist." Sackett, the mother of a teenager, says while the bikes are a game-changing tool for freedom and mobility, class two e-bikes ...

Class 1: Can only reach a top speed of 20 miles per hour with pedal assist only and stops when that speed is reached Can be used on a path set aside for pedestrians, unless the county, township ...

The Central Marin Police Authority advised residents in the jurisdictions it serves that minors under the age of 16 will be ticketed for riding e-bikes ...

Submit a letter to the editor or a guest column. There are multiple existing studies on Class 1 e-bikes that report no noticeable trail wear or user impact compared to regular bikes.

In Section 2 of the bill text, the proposed change would remove Class 3 e-bikes from the right-of-way protections afforded to bicycles in ORS 811.050 — meaning that people on Class 3 e-bikes would not ...

Ariel Rider X-Class 52V tech specs Motor: 1,000W (2,000W peak) rear hub motor Top speed: 36 mph (58 km/h), but can be limited to Class 2 speeds Range: Up to 75 miles (120 km), less when riding at ...