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FAQs

Why are eBikes not allowed on trails? ›

Safety, Speed and User Conflicts

The prevailing concern about allowing electric bicycles on trails is the question of safety—particularly related to speed. The perception is that motor-assisted riders will race down trails, making them dangerous and unpleasant for other types of users.

There are a number of ways to electrify your existing bike for assistance up those hills: you can fit a powered wheel, either front or rear; you can attach a drive unit to the bottom bracket; you can fit a motor above the rear wheel and drive it via friction; or, most sneakily, you can conceal a motor in the seatpost.

The absorber makes for a much more comfortable ride and more efficient on rougher terrain. The full suspension also typically improves traction, control, and handling. Full-suspension bikes are the better choice for all types of mountain biking – downhill, trail riding, enduro, and CX.

According to Electrek's report, NREL's hardline approach towards e-mobility devices stems from safety issues, more specifically, fires. Indeed, e-bike fires have proven to be deadly and difficult to control due to the chemicals and elements found in their batteries, so NREL's concerns aren't a 100% unfounded.

E-bikes vs regular bikes

Safety experts caution that without proper education and training, e-bike users face a greater risk of injury or death in accidents. E-bikes are heavier and faster than regular bikes and can go faster due to their battery power. This makes them more dangerous than regular bicycles.

Are electric bike conversion kits any good? You won't be getting the very best motors and the largest, seamlessly integrated batteries with an e-bike conversion kit. But with that said, e-bike conversion kits are much cheaper than purchasing a whole new e-bike and they do deliver many of the same benefits.

Yes. You can ride most e-bikes like a normal bike, but you should keep in mind that the battery will make your e-bike a lot heavier. If you have the option, and you'd like to try riding using only the power of your legs, consider removing the battery first.

Electric mountain bikes take the sting out of steep climbs so you can ride faster for longer. eMTBers can focus more on thrilling descents as well as keeping up with stronger riders.

A full-suspension e-bike is worth it if you frequently ride on rough, technical trails. The enhanced comfort, traction, and control significantly improve the riding experience on challenging terrains, reducing fatigue and increasing stability.

Some e-bikes are just pedal assist, meaning, you have to pedal for the motor to actually kick in. In those cases, if they don't come with a throttle, there will literally be no way to engage the motor at all other than pedaling. So in the case of those e-bikes, you cannot ride them without pedaling.

Do e-bikes ruin trails? ›

While the hosts say that e-bikers tend to do longer loops and not repeat the same trail, more miles of trail in less time still has the effect of more net wear on trails at the network.

E-bikes have access to bike paths and protected bike lanes, bike lanes and designated bike routes (depending on the type of your e-bike). See the chart on page 2 for where people can ride their e-bikes in California.

E-Bikes Policy

Allowable bikes are pedal driven with or without a motor assist. All bikes are limited to the posted speed of 15 MPH maximum.

Under Massachusetts law, e-bikes are allowed on bikeways and bike paths. However, a local jurisdiction may regulate and prohibit their use on bikeways/bike paths, but only after a public notice and public hearing. So, make sure to check for signage before you ride in case e-bikes are prohibited where you wish to ride.