Originally Posted by
Moe Zhoost
I hear you. But again this motorcycle advocate (per his channel description) is doing nothing more than describing the possible negative outcomes of riding a non-conforming e-bike in a non-conforming way. Canadian regs limit e-bike speeds to 32 kph yet he is hitting 60 on his e-bike so definitely some scofflaw activity on his part. Where I'm from, his e-bike would be classified as a moped, requiring registration and insurance. It would also be prohibited from riding in a bike lane.
Video theme: Motorcycles are better so let's demonize the competition by contriving an elevated level of hazard.
Although the source may have something of an ulterior motive, sadly the logic is sound. Being near NYC I've seen plenty of these things careening about, helmetless, not respecting the right of way of pedestrians and others and moving at speeds they just shouldn't be for the surroundings. There have been plenty of people properly using them but having ridden the boardwalk in the Far Rockaways I've seen these things being wizzed around old people and children by kids and the uncaring and it can be a scary combination.