Originally Posted by
GlennR
Most e-bikes weight 40+lbs and can do 30mph for miles.
Not many humans can propel a 40+lbs bike faster than 30mph for very long.
When you look at the weight including the rider, the difference in bike weight isn't that significant and if weight is the concern, then a 140 pound rider on a 40 pound e-bike is less dangerous than a 200 pound person on a 16 pound non e-bike.
As far as how long the speed can be maintained, I don't see that as being all that relevant.