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Old 10-24-19, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ogsarg
Not sure about that but don't see it as relevant either. Kind of like having a different speed limit for the Ferrari owner because he's more likely to have better driving skills. And as for the bike, I think it's very possible the e-bike could be better in terms of quick handling. Possibly wider bars for better leverage, wider tires with more grip, likely to have better brakes, etc.
Anyone can make an ebike go 30 mph first time out. Not just anyone can make a human-powered bike go 30. The ones that can have spent a significant amount of time on their bikes, some of it likely in race conditions.
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