France discovers 1997 technology!

http://www.rfi.fr/en/science-and-tec...up-environment

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Andrew Muzi
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On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 10:16:39 AM UTC-7, AMuzi wrote:
http://www.rfi.fr/en/science-and-tec...up-environment

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Andrew Muzi
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I am somewhat curious as to the sudden popularity of e-bikes. While cheaper they are a great deal less practical than motor scooters.

On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 5:16:39 PM UTC, AMuzi wrote:
http://www.rfi.fr/en/science-and-tec...up-environment

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Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 5:16:39 PM UTC, AMuzi wrote:
http://www.rfi.fr/en/science-and-tec...up-environment

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Andrew Muzi
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Open every day since 1 April, 1971

The French definitely are entitled to a sense of style. They just have to discover it. Those bikes look like their useless decorative features were designed under the distant, much-diluted influence of De Stijl by a not very talented graphic (not industrial) designer.

Andre Jute
I cringe with embarrassment every time I hear a "designer" talk of "cutting edge design".

Tom Kunich wrote:
On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 10:16:39 AM UTC-7, AMuzi wrote:
http://www.rfi.fr/en/science-and-tec...up-environment

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Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

I am somewhat curious as to the sudden popularity of e-bikes. While cheaper they are a great deal less practical than motor scooters.

Probably has something to do with legal status. No license, no registration,
no insurance. Motor scooters impose all three, at least in California.

bob prohaska

E-bikes don't inflict pollution, noise, or significant risk of major injury upon other people in their vicinity. They are thermodynamically several times more efficient than stinking gas scooters. When they are based on traditional bicycle designs, they have the virtues of traditional bicycles-- which make them much easier and safer to operate than small-wheeled or stand-up scooters.

On Sun, 15 Mar 2020 18:52:37 -0700 (PDT), Chalo
wrote:

E-bikes don't inflict pollution, noise, or significant risk of major injury upon other people in their vicinity. They are thermodynamically several times more efficient than stinking gas scooters. When they are based on traditional bicycle designs, they have the virtues of traditional bicycles-- which make them much easier and safer to operate than small-wheeled or stand-up scooters.

E-bike cyclist killed pedestrian while \u2018travelling 10mph over
speed limit\u2019 in London, court told
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-a9362526.html
Electric Bicycle Fatalities & Injuries Are Rising
https://cleantechnica.com/2018/10/31...es-are-rising/
E-bike rider dies from injuries after collision with pedestrian in
Central Park
https://www.amny.com/transit/e-bike-...rk-1-35619416/
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cheers,

John B.

On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 10:51:53 PM UTC-4, John B. wrote:
On Sun, 15 Mar 2020 18:52:37 -0700 (PDT), Chalo
wrote:

E-bikes don't inflict pollution, noise, or significant risk of major injury upon other people in their vicinity. They are thermodynamically several times more efficient than stinking gas scooters. When they are based on traditional bicycle designs, they have the virtues of traditional bicycles-- which make them much easier and safer to operate than small-wheeled or stand-up scooters.

E-bike cyclist killed pedestrian while \u2018travelling 10mph over
speed limit\u2019 in London, court told
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-a9362526.html
Electric Bicycle Fatalities & Injuries Are Rising
https://cleantechnica.com/2018/10/31...es-are-rising/
E-bike rider dies from injuries after collision with pedestrian in
Central Park
https://www.amny.com/transit/e-bike-...rk-1-35619416/

I'd bet that e-bikes are proven to be more dangerous than conventional
bikes, but safer than e-scooters. And both are certainly safer for
pedestrians than are cars, pickups, other trucks and SUVs.

- Frank Krygowski

On Sunday, 15 March 2020 21:52:39 UTC-4, Chalo wrote:
E-bikes don't inflict pollution, noise, or significant risk of major injury upon other people in their vicinity. They are thermodynamically several times more efficient than stinking gas scooters. When they are based on traditional bicycle designs, they have the virtues of traditional bicycles-- which make them much easier and safer to operate than small-wheeled or stand-up scooters.

Tell that to the people who've been hit or nearly hit by E-bikers whilst the person was walking or riding on a MUP or rail-trail. I seen a large number of very near misses ans also have seen people crash because of a fast riding E-biker not giving enough room when passing.

Cheers

On Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:07:54 +0000, bob prohaska wrote:

Tom Kunich wrote:
On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 10:16:39 AM UTC-7, AMuzi wrote:
http://www.rfi.fr/en/science-and-tec...electric-bike-
france-startup-environment

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Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org/
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

I am somewhat curious as to the sudden popularity of e-bikes. While
cheaper they are a great deal less practical than motor scooters.

Probably has something to do with legal status. No license, no
registration,
no insurance. Motor scooters impose all three, at least in California.

Plus noisy and smelly and boost the number of organs for transplants.