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@Sunyata 164289 wrote:

I really should not feed the troll… But SCIENCE.

You do realize that most traditional commuter bikes range between 20 and 30 pounds, correct? And most e-assist bikes are going to weigh at LEAST double the lower range of a non-e-assist bike.

Trek Conduit (418 W ebike ) 44 lbs
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/electric-bikes/conduit/conduit/p/1329000-2017/

Trek Lync 5 (urban commuter) 30 lbs
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/urban-commuter-bikes/lync/lync-5/p/1395000-2017/?colorCode=black

both these bikes have a total weight limit of 300 lbs. are we going to get in to the discussion of rider weight, which is far more variable?

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@dbb 164108 wrote:

Everybody should be aware that we need to say what needs to be said regarding e-bikes by 5 Nov 2017 (shift off daylight savings time), at which time we will shift to the regularly scheduled debate about bike lights on the trails that are too bright/annoyingly flashy/poorly aimed/not used.

Thank you.

Won’t someone think of the ninja joggers?

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@TwoWheelsDC 163885 wrote:

Mopeds have pedals and are motor-assisted (motorized). If it has pedals and can go faster than 20mph without pedaling, regardless of motor type (electric or internal combustion), it’s a moped.* If it can’t go over 20 without pedaling, it’s a “low-speed e-bike.”* If it doesn’t have pedals, it’s a scooter or motorcycle.

For all intents and purposes, e-bikes are not considered to have “motors” in the legal sense, as far as I can tell.

My understanding:

motorcycle = motorized
scooter = motorized
moped = motorized
e-bike = not motorized

*at least this is how I read the regs

Here’s the VA Code for those playing along at home:

“Electric power-assisted bicycle” means a vehicle that travels on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground and is equipped with
(i) pedals that allow propulsion by human power and
(ii) an electric motor with an input of no more than 1,000 watts that reduces the pedal effort required of the rider.

For the purposes of Chapter 8 (§ 46.2-800 et seq.), an electric power-assisted bicycle shall be a vehicle when operated on a highway.

“Moped” means every vehicle that travels on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground that
(i) has a seat that is no less than 24 inches in height, measured from the middle of the seat perpendicular to the ground;
(ii) has a gasoline, electric, or hybrid motor that
(a) displaces 50 cubic centimeters or less or
(b) has an input of 1500 watts or less;
(iii) is power-driven, with or without pedals that allow propulsion by human power; and
(iv) is not operated at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour.

For purposes of this title, a moped shall be a motorcycle when operated at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour.
For purposes of Chapter 8 (§ 46.2-800 et seq.), a moped shall be a vehicle while operated on a highway

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@dhs1963 163863 wrote:

Because of the way virginia law works, a local jurisdiction can not over rule that.

I thought it was the opposite. That’s why the City of Falls Church can ticket you for running a stop sign on a trail even though it’s not illegal in the VA Code.

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@lordofthemark 163840 wrote:

If we allow ebikes, do we have to allow segues?

We allow segues all the time here. Isn’t that what most of this thread is?

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@Steve O 159432 wrote:

Falls Church Tuesday Coffee Club
Tuesdays, 7:15ish to 8:30ish
Cafe Kindred
450 N Washington St., Falls Church, VA 22046

That is not a coffee club.

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@Vicegrip 162920 wrote:

I do take care when unplugging the charger cord. I hamfisted the cord one day and pulled the port out of the light.
Should you ever wear the battery out after 500+ recharges the battery inside is the very standard 18650 format. Inexpensive, easy to find and can be replaced with standard home hack skills.

I’ve had the same Nightrider light for at least five years now and its been replaced twice for a $20 bench fee, after the usb rubber surround came out and after the retention tab broke off. both times they were super easy to deal with.

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Heading eastbound in the morning, I’ve adopted this route, which avoids any shutdowns in front of the whitehouse and has a bonus of being faster, too.

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Awful. PM sent

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Because rules?

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Bye Tim!

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In!

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@Sunyata 159568 wrote:

I, too, was surprised at this yesterday on my ride home. The sand/cinder gravel is soft and quite deep in places. They really should put up a sign. Hitting that at speed was a little… interesting.

#crossiscoming

A little signage would be nice. Had to sneak around to find the connector trail to stay on pavement. Also noticed a sign going the opposite direction advising people to cross the road on an unmarked highway on ramp. doesn’t seem like the best idea.

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which size?

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What’s the size?

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