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technology28 days ago•2 min saved

Trek Imposes 20 mph Cap on US eMTBs, Urges Industry-Wide Safety Shift

Trek is restricting its US electric mountain bikes to Class 1 assist at a 20 mph top speed, with no throttle, arguing the move will improve safety and preserve trail access while setting a standard for the industry. The company will continue selling Class 3, throttle-enabled bikes up to 28 mph for pavement use, and says other manufacturers should follow. Europe already enforces 25 km/h limits, and regulatory shifts in states like New Jersey could influence future rules.

via BikeRadar|

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technology28 days ago•26 min saved

Trek Imposes Its Own E-Bike Speed Limits to Protect Trails

Trek announced voluntary speed standards for its US eMTBs and pavement e-bikes: Class 1 pedal-assist maxes at 20 mph with no throttle, while some models’ pedal assist can reach 28 mph and throttle is limited to 20 mph on pavements. The company says these limits balance the benefits of e-bikes with safety and shared-space access, and it’s inviting other manufacturers to adopt similar standards to preserve trail access as e-bikes become faster and more powerful.

via Pinkbike|

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