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[@mikejosephson2594]

Been riding bikes for 63 years. My knees are shot and I finally switched to a e-bike to still enjoy biking. I totally disagree with states dictating what you can do or impose financial burdens on people. As usual, penalize many for the irresponsible action of a few

[@Mark-qv4bn]

Same. I'm 66, fit. Daily peddler, I plan on riding into my 80's at least. Ebike and road bike, gets me outside. 😃

[@Altema22]

As sad as the woman's death was, she likely died of head trauma injuries from hitting the street with no helmet. What type of bike it was is irrelevant. Over three thousand people in Florida alone lost their lives to cars and trucks last year... where is THAT ban?

[@EBikes420]

Good morning Russ. I'm actually upset for all those e-bike riders in that town that placed a 60 day ban on e-bikes in Florida. There's too many factors that we don't know about the accident except that it was a lady 66 yrs old not wearing a helmet on a regular bike and a 12 yrs old wearing a helmet on an e-bike. About stopping at stop signs, the way you do is the same way everyone riding here in Victoria BC Canada. Thank You for this video 😎

[@GaryHarness]

12 year old has no business on an e bike

[@EBikes420]

@@GaryHarness it's minimum 16 yrs old where I live

[@cooloutac]

@@EBikes420 Same here in NJ. its 15 years old.

[@MahKe03]

It's a shame that irresponsible riders, in particular the reckless youth, are ruining the enjoyment of e-bike riders for the rest of us.

[@cellsafemode]

there are stupid old people too who don't wear helmets, get killed, and then rile up knee jerk reactionists who don't bother to think rationally about the actual thing they are being reactionary about. if it was just young people, regulating them would be a non issue the same way so many other things are regulated for them. are kids wreckless? maybe. is that leading to more serious injuries than anything else they are doing as an alternative? not sure. is it actually worth the cost to regulate without knowing that? no. Will it fix issues not involving kids? no. can you regulate people to be good at riding, driving, or walking in public? no. ebikes are inevitable. the costs of driving are too high economically and environmentally. banning them simply wont work and won't be enforcible as such laws will just end up being taken down. at least in larger localities. i am guess tiny towns will be sol. luckily i don't live in a tiny town.

[@cooloutac]

thats exactly whats happening. The lawmakers in NJ don't realize that regulating class 1+2 ebikes the same as they did for class 3, do nothing about all the people already riding illegally under current law.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Instead of going after the ones breaking traffic laws and putting others in danger, they just make a blanket law that hurts law abiding folks and most likely will be ignored by the ones that prompted the law to begin with. Same thing happens with gun laws. The criminals will always be able to acquire them.

[@Mark-qv4bn]

I rode about 3 miles this morning. I saw one person walking.

[@cooloutac]

@@Mark-qv4bn Exactly. Here in NJ when i'm riding the only one in danger is me from other cars lmao. I don't even see other bikes let alone pedestrians.

[@johnfox1489]

Thanks. As to the stopping at stop signs issue: I always stop at four-way stop intersections, which are usually in higher traffic areas. My experience is that drivers are usually situationally blind when it comes to two-wheeled vehicles (no matter how brightly lit up the bike is and whether or not the rider is wearing high vis clothing). In neighborhoods, I tend to follow your practice and have not had any real issues.

[@TrumpIsTheMan]

Here in Oregon its legal to ride through stop signs as long as you slow down and look both ways ,i was so glad when that passed as i have bad knees, putting legs down is not always fun, sometimes painful, i know you understand that.

[@ScottH22175]

Idaho too...

[@colmdillon9662]

I'm currently saving upon to buy an Ebike and have been browsing KZbin for Ebike related videos,I quite enjoy Russes commentary 👍

[@maineiacial]

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[@colmdillon9662]

@@maineiacial huh?

[@maineiacial]

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[@maineiacial]

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[@goingoutotheparty1]

In the UK we have 'Give Way' signs instead of stop signs so you can roll through if nobody is coming. Apart from that everything sucks here, only class 1 ebikes are legal here😢

[@MazichMusic]

In the Colonies, we call those yield signs.

[@chessrootslove9916]

I do most of my riding in residential areas and the biggest danger is delivery trucks...I agree with you approach to stop signs.

[@ArmandGirard]

What is needed is a law similar to Oregon where cyclists can treat stop signs as yield signs. Works for them and would work for every other state.

[@KhaleesiStJames]

Russ, So glad to see you broadcasting! You’re knowledge and personality is priceless! I always pray for your health too! I’m in Florida and this is the first I’ve heard of the ban of 60 days. I’m an advocate for Ebikes as well as Ebike safety, I actually am a dealer for Magicycle now. I have so many orders from the residents of the Florida Keys. We had a meeting on a county level about the use of Ebikes in the Florida Keys and we are working to designate one side of the US 1 highway to Ebikes only, the other side of the highway will be for regular bikes and pedestrians. We have a unique situation here on the islands with tourists and residents during snow bird vacationers, 6 months we have incredible traffic and the other 6 months we have less tourists and schools are out for summer as well. I had a couple of close calls when I first rode my Ebike down here, and the close calls for regular cyclists are an issue as well, so our county ( Monroe, FL.) is working with myself and other Ebike riders/dealers on making it safe for all riders and pedestrians. I have found that I can easily afford to add my Ebike to my auto insurance and I’m covered no matter which Ebike I use. Keep up the good work on your broadcasting and take care of your health, we want to see you broadcasting as long as possible! Thanks Russ for always being right! 🤗🙏🏼👋

[@RussIsRight]

Thanks!

[@SciD1]

It's okay to have an arsenal in your home, but an ebike is dangerous. 😂 But are we surprised? We knew all along that the few would ruin it for the rest of us... 🤷 I always repeat it; on an ebike, especially the ones that are crazy fast, KEEP A LOW PROFILE. Don't attract attention. If you're riding in traffic at 40, faster than the cars around you, what do you expect will eventually happen? You shot yourself in the foot, multiple times.

[@user-mt3ih7rr8b]

Russ, just something for you to consider. I know your knee situation. I, myself have 2 “partial” knee replacements. Something that has been a GREAT solution for me is a pedal forward bike design. I have two bikes with this frame design. One I put together myself using a bike that I added a front hub motor to. Really a comfortable ride! The other bike is a Day6 brand bicycle. Day6 bikes are from Kelly Hutson in Iowa. The forward design allows you to put your feet on the ground when stopping and keeping your butt in the seat. I really enjoy your videos! Good luck with your diabetes and your knees. Hope you check out Day6. Doug Price, Uniontown, Ohio

[@ericberg7364]

I've been out riding our local trails in Southern Wisconsin the past few days, it seems like the only less than positive people are jealous and or puritanical. Although it's less than 1 in 100 people on the trail. Yesterday we had 10 people stop together to watch nesting Eagles. Comeradery is what we felt.

[@ChrisBFerguson]

I think the license and insurance stuff are only necessary for stuff more powerful than Class 3. I'm more concerned about battery fires than anything else.

[@robertstrong729]

I heard one e-bike channel mention creating a class 4. That might be good and might be confusing but it could, if done right, set a clear understanding of, ok what can I do legally and what is beyond that clearly. Would a class 4 need a license? Would that be the slippery slope?

[@cooloutac]

Its already necessary for class 3 in NJ and many states. But it was never enforced, I don't think the lawmakers realize that regulating all ebikes the same aren't going to change that and it only hurts the law abiding and responsible citizens.

[@owenoiffer]

Hey on the subject of regulations we as a Ebike community need to get involved in the process instead of just talking and complaining about it. If we are part of the process then we have an opportunity to shape it to something we can live with. Yes to safety training Yes to some type of age restrictions Yes to supporting Ebike classes and where each class can be ridden No to Ebike bans No to after market modifications that change the original designation of the bike No to after market modification to add a second battery , if we need a second battery then buy a bike for a manufacturer that supports dual batteries It seems the need for ebike registration is due to modifications made after sales that essentially change the designation of the ebike and from all the overpowered bikes being sold that are over the legal description of an ebike 750w USA/ 500w Canada/250w EU. For bikes or other electric vehicles that exceed these Ebike standards then a regulation for those so that there is a discernible difference. So that a 1000 w + motor bike that is capable of speeds in excess of 28mph is not lumped in the same category as a class 1,2, or 3. When I spoke to my insurance company about my Ebike I had to confirm it meet our Provincial regulations of 500 Watts power and maximum power assisted speed of 32 kph (yes Canadian) If regulations are coming then I think we could all live with these verses Ebike Bans.

[@retnav92]

Lets not forget to include the electric two-wheeled stand-up on "razr-type" gadgets, and battery operated hover boards, plus those "One-wheel" devices, and last but not least, the battery operated skateboards, or the souped-up fancy battery operated golf carts that are driven in neighborhoods. See, once "they" see that the regs and fees can be implemented, it'll never stop.

[@MumfordJim]

Interesting comment. I have a 750 watt in the US and I lowered the maximum AMPs from 25 to 18. So my guess is that it probably is equivalent to 500 watt. I did this because it increases the range and I’m still going fast enough (faster than on a regular bike)

[@cooloutac]

@@MumfordJim Ya i lowered my class 3 to a class 2 to abide by NJ law. The law always stated you can turn a class 2 into a class 3 as long as you change the sticker and get licensed, registered and insured, because as most of us know ebikes can be unlocked in the comptuer. I basically just did the opposite because my bike came unlocked. And just like you even if I throttle at 20mph I'm not getting very far with my weight lol. I wouldn't even make it 10 miles where with pedal assist averaging 15mph I can get 30-40. I use my ebike mainly for transportation and workouts. The problem is society is not educated enough on the different types of ebikes. They think its a motorcycle cause they see the average guy just throttling and joy riding on his class 3 or illegal bike. This new bill does nothing to address that.

[@robertjones6880]

i like numbers. so the first thing to do is ban cars and trucks. they have alot of accidents that end in someone killed.

[@stockey]

The worst are the Surron hooligans, like in LA and NYC, they're the worst, and it's okay to slowdown at a stop sign and if there's no one, you just go, i don't see a problem with that.

[@EBikeBuilder_]

Their sur rons identify as bicycles

[@cooloutac]

@@EBikeBuilder_ They actually don't. Their above class 3 which makes them illegal at the federal level. If I remember correctly Class 3 is a bike with no throttle, or a throttles to 20 and pedal assists to 28mph. A Class 2 is a bike that is capped at 20mph throttle and assist. Class 1 has no throttle. all with max 750 watt engine. In NJ it was against the law to ride a class 3 without license, insurance and registration since 2019. But it makes no sense why they would want to punish all ebikers because of the surron hooligans who are already breaking vehicle and traffic laws. Maybe educate law enforcement better on how to enforce the laws that already exist.

[@vendettarules1]

Gotta love how theres more regulations on bikes than there are on guns....

[@retnav92]

Gotta source to cite for that bit of information?

[@ch.carson]

Bikes aren't mentioned in the U. S. Constitution.

[@jmo2752]

Your analogy with guns is apt - this is the problem... No one minds someone owning a rifle (for hunting) or even a hand gun for 'protection' (or a musket when the constitution was written) - but when people start strapping a 1000w motor with a throttle to their bicycles and hurtling around at 40mph on cycle trails, that is the equivalent of an AR15 - which in the wrong hands (and with no regulation) is more often lethal and open to abuse.

[@MumfordJim]

@@ch.carsonneither are cars

[@retnav92]

​@@jmo2752What's the caliber of an AR-15?

[@njkermee1038]

New Jersey here. Did not know they were planning to make these changes. I owned 3 Ebikes..all class 3. One of my bikes doesn't look like an Ebikes. I really don't plan on getting any insurance. There are sooo many Ebikes here. I am 69 ride a lot on dirt roads .

[@frobozzdingle5602]

I do have collision and liability insurance...I think it is a good idea...I ride city streets...mainly neighborhood streets...I do the same with stops...if I am on major road...I stop at the stop...and definitely a red light...be safe Russ...and thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

Great job. I made a video and posted yesterday about Proposed 2024 Legislation in Maryland for Ebikes....Good Legislation....rebates, vouchers, no sales tax and more.

[@jimhouston7698]

I also have issues with full stops at stop signs. Due to a leg injury it would be more dangerous to stop. Mounting and starting takes time. During that time the traffic pattern may change. I need to pay attention to traffic not mounting and moving. If I must stop then I would be safer walking the bike across. That can kill the reason I ride. If I am on my trike, stopping/starting is no issue. It is probably safer at this point.

[@DarkAngel-yu1ye]

Hi Russ. Firstly thanks for a great Channel which I have followed from near start. Here in Spain all ebikes with throttle are banned. Secondly Max speed some 15 mph with pedelec assistance. Also many áreas such as beach walkways ebikes are banned nationally. The good news here in Spain bikeways and intertown bike ways have and are being constructed. . They are great. I have a full knee replacement and over 70. I find having to pedelec without throttle for motor assist is great . Even through full Weight on replacement knee can be a touch painfull initially. Now a year later replacement knee with daily exercise and pilatis works near 100%.Appreciate everybody is different.. So my opinión is after three years experience with a Trek Avant plus 5 is that 23kph is suficiente. Your USA ebikes level 2 and 3 are effectively motor bikes according to EU law. Remember and reflect normal bikes without an electric motor do around 12-15mph Max when cruising. Bikers need to respect people walking and vice versa. Hence motor bike grade ebikes with throttle that can do 25moh plus is frankly a no go. A danger to pedestrians , especially in town City áreas. My comments are from active experience. It is not a question of regulation or deregulation but safety for all. Bottom line ebikes with throttle are motor bikes according to EU law. Should the USA follow?

[@mastrbuilder]

If the bike you are considering is the new 26” Lectric Xpeak do it! Heard many of the other reviews but you do a better job! Love the honesty of your reviews.

[@RussIsRight]

Thanks, but it isn’t Lectric that is interested in my reviewing their products.

[@paulketchum6819]

@@RussIsRightIs it Himiway or Magicycle? Whoever is the established source please do the review anyway. You do the best reviews 👏🏻👍🏻

[@RussIsRight]

Several brands coming soon. 😊

[@paulketchum6819]

@@RussIsRight Whoo Hoo Russ! Can’t wait to see those reviews 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@EBikeBuilder_]

Lectric xpeak step through has problems. Don’t get that one. Go with the “high step” xpeak with the top tube.

[@ntfriz12]

Russ, I believe we need to talk more about staying within speed limits on our trails rather than talking about how to open up the bikes set limits to go faster! This serves to assist the arguments being made by the majority of folks who are against all of bikes.

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

Great job..as usual!

[@susandowney7634]

Because of my age & knee i had stopped riding my bike. Since I purchased my ebike I've regained the joy of riding again. Most of all to me I am not using my GAS powered vehicle. If our politicians are pushing ELECTRIC vehicless why are they not looking into encouraging the development of ebikes. No emissions & absolutely great exercise. Not to mention fresh air, sunshine & meeting people. Also they need to develop safe streets for bike riding

[@gilellis1687]

the problem with e-bikes on bike/all purpose trails is their speed. If we simply put a speed limit on these trails that would solve the problem. I have had non e-bikes fly past me so again it's not the class of bike but the speed. If you want to go fast, go out on the road.

[@jmo2752]

Most official bicycle trails do have a speed limit of 15mph. But enforcing that is almost impossible - the onus is on the rider not to ride like an arse.

[@MumfordJim]

Do people follow the speed limit? Especially a group of kids. I was a kid once and I know how it is. Peer pressure is HUGE.

[@cooloutac]

actually the issue some parks have, and some not allowing throttles, is because they feel you will be peeling out and ruining the integrity of trails that will then need to be filled in. But what the lawmakers don't realize, is that most ebikes have a delayed throttle for these very reasons.

[@matthuber8456]

@@MumfordJim The problem isn't kids in my area, it's the Lycra crowd. Speed limit is 20mph on the trails in my area, electric bike or not. I stick to that and get passed by the guys who think they're training for the next Tour De France all the damn time. There have also been many times when I'm coming up on a blind curve (with signs warning of such) and I almost get creamed by one of these guys who refuse to slow down for them. These aren't kids or teenagers, they're 40 somethings.

[@cooloutac]

@@matthuber8456 I go 10mph in the parks with pedestrians. 15-20mph on the road. 20mph is wildly fast imo, but as you mention regular bikers can exceed that lol.

[@robertstrong729]

Oregon is considering a law bringing in a class 3. They don’t currently have class 3. There is more to it. I think they also are having an up to 16 difference. Their law sounds good on surface when I heard it. Anyone else heard anymore about that one.

[@MumfordJim]

I would prefer ebike only be Class 1 & Class 2. This is more like a regular bike speed. Class 3 is faster than a regular bike in my opinion. It is getting more like a motorcycle. Just my opinion.

[@cooloutac]

@@MumfordJim In NJ the law already requires class 3 to be licensed, reigsterd and insured. Problem is many bikes are even beyond class 3 and the current law was never enforced. So I don't know why punishing class 1 and class 2 bike riders is the answer. I think the problem is society doesn't understand these differences and law makers don't realize punishing the law abiding citizen doesn't do anything to stop the people already riding illegally.

[@robertstrong729]

@@cooloutac That's scary. It's true, how many lawmakers have ever even driven an ebike?

[@dennisbrown3652]

I agree with you. Restrictions should be in place for younger kids under 16. This is the route that CA is taking.

[@MumfordJim]

It is not political. I’m often surprised seeing people riding crazy. Like riding the wrong way on a one way street. People ride towards me in the bike lane going the wrong way. It is amazing. I have a small section of my ride each day that I ride briefly on the sidewalk. I do this because the bike lane goes away partway. It is unsafe to be on the road in this section. If someone is walking I dismount, but rarely is that necessary. The rest of my 1 1/2 mile ride is totally in the bike lane. I wish I didn’t need to ride on the sidewalk, but it is safer and I have never been stopped for this. Bikers need to be courteous it really makes a difference. Things like letting people know you are passing them ON THE LEFT if possible. Courtesy is everything.

[@user-nj4yf2sk8d]

I am sure plenty of people have been hurt over the years by being run into by regular bikes as well. People trip over sidewalks and dogs run into people. People get hit in the head walking by a ball park . Cutting your grass can throw a rock out and kill someone. This has happened. You can`t regulate everything.

[@darryljordan647]

I have to step in here to rattle the bee hive. Diamond-frame bikes both electric and “acoustic” are inherently unstable at low speed and top heavy especially in emergency stops. I’ve been riding recumbents for years and find that stopping is not an inconvenient hardship as I don’t get off the seat to stay upright. ‘Bents aren’t perfect nor appealing to most people. But, if you choose an unstable bicycle when stopped, then putting a foot down at a stoplight is the price you pay to be one of the gang. My humble two cents.

[@timothysmith3690]

Stay Strong Friends

[@ntfriz12]

A homeowners policy in NY provides coverage if you liable for an accident while riding a bike. Coverage has a limit. Most common is 300k per occurrence

[@petermacdonald8331]

We live in NY. Our insurance man said the home insurance policy does not cover e-bikes. A separate policy is required.

[@ntfriz12]

Doesn’t cover the bike, provides liability coverage to the operator. Not considered a motor vehicle per DMV

[@ntfriz12]

I stand corrected. Policies written when I was in that business did not contain the language in the more current ones that now include motorized bikes in the exclusion

[@cooloutac]

@@ntfriz12 ya thats the catch, you have to get motorcycle insurance. Even bike underwriters like Merkel wouldn't cover my ebike. And the catch with motorcycle insurance is you had to be licensed , insured and registered, and at the time in 2019 it was not even possible to register your ebike. So in NJ its always been a soft ban on class 3 bikes essentially without saying thats what it was. I'm not sure if anything has changed or if this is now essentially a ban on all ebikes. But I'm looking at velosurance now with liability coverage and they specify ebike classes in the application. not sure what is written into the actual policy though. But I remember when i went down this rabbit hole a few years ago I bought two policies I ended up having to cancel a day later when getting the fine print and conversing with the underwriters. Markel was one of them and progressive was another. I'm not sure if the insurance industry and motorvehicle departments have even caught up yet over 4 years later.

[@justinsane7128]

Colofornia is going to outlaw right turns on red. Due to bike and pedestrian accidents.

[@RussIsRight]

🙁

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Where the hell is that? Combination of Cali and Colorado? Sounds like something either one would do.

[@justinsane7128]

@@MarkSmith-js2pu formerly Colo...

[@chow-chihuang4903]

RoR also causes a lot of collisions between cars and trucks.

[@cooloutac]

ya thats why in those cases you have to hog the lane at the intersection and ignore the car honking at you. Or if it is a right turn only lane, then you split the left and right lanes to let them pass you on the right, which is where bike lanes are supposed to go and which those states should definitely be making rather then punishing drivers. What happens is bikers hug the right side at the intersection in the right hand lane and then the car cuts them off on their left, because the car thinks you are making a right turn. Alot of bikers definitely need to learn hand signals and how to ride properly on the road.

[@Wayneman50]

I read articles about the accident in Key Biscayne FL. Supposedly the 66yr old women was killed by a 12yr old e-bike rider. The women WAS NOT wearing a helmet. Seems to me there must be a age restriction in order to ride just like operating a motorcycle or car. In response to New Jersey, the best thing to do is have a designation on everyone's drivers license for e-bikes just like they do in FL for motorcycles. In FL you have to take a motorcycle driving course before you can get the designation on your license. Same thing could be done for e-bikes. This solves 2 problems. Age and ability. It would also be beneficial to e-bike owners like Russ who own and operate multiple bikes.

[@herado3798]

If they're gonna license ebi, extending a delizin's regular bikes too. They are just as dangerous.

[@brovie88]

I run red lights too. Not always, but if there's no cross traffic I see it as me getting out of the way of cars at the intersection.

[@vstromrider625]

It's neither democrat nor republican; It's bureaucrats, some who like control and some that really care about safety. Wherever there are there are complaints there will be attention; the squeaky wheel gets the grease as they say. E- bikes are in the infantile stages of acceptance into society. Reckless operations help no one. It permeates almost any activity, particularly inherently dangerous ones. Motorcycling, regular bicycling, drone operation, to name a few. As operators of these devices, we need to use them responsibly. We also need to become educators to help wash away societal ignorance and be advocates for our chosen hobbies. Being new to the e-bike world, one of the things I see is how e-bikes cross into the unpowered world of Bicycling all the way into the motorcycling realm. I ride all three. There is a time and place for each. The current 3-tiered classification addresses the lower end of the spectrum, however there is nothing that covers the other end. This leaves a free for all world for higher powered Bikes to operate as the operator sees fit, many times irresponsibly. The 3-tiered system does not come close to gaining any control on e-bikes as technology pushes the limits in both the open and aftermarket. It has already become obsolete with many bikes being shipped that can be programmed to be a class 2 or 3 and sometimes all three and beyond. Better understanding, definition and classification needs to happen most skosh to help mitigate government knee jerk reactions. I lived through the 60 minutes expose’ on Jeep rollovers, then Suzuki Samurai. Jeeps survived are still around and as popular as ever; Suzuki Samurai did not. That same thing happened with 3 wheelers, ATCs went away and became ATVs and again, are still around and as popular as ever. Buckle up folks the e- bike community is headed for a bumpy ride like what is going on in the Drone community and has taken place before. Be responsible, be an educator and advocate. Remember, “we don’t quit playing because we get older; we get older because we quit playing.”

[@Trillville43]

Here in Texas I can do what I want just be responsible and never had any issues on my X Class. We don't have bike paths where I'm at so the shoulder lanes is where I ride mostly even tried the highway once early on a Saturday just to test the torque of the bike up an incline with my weight. There was no traffic, of course I was asked by a few people what I was riding and how fast it goes but that's it.

[@darryljordan647]

It’s amazing that lessons of physics in school get blown out of the head the more wind is blowing over the helmet.

[@matthuber8456]

I do have to wonder if these politicians give any consideration to how and whether the police are supposed to enforce these laws they pass. Do they really think the police are going to stand at the entrance to every tail and ask to see every e-bike's proof of insurance? Or are we going to have to start taking our e-bikes in for an annual "safety" inspection? I think it's only a matter of time before we see the latter somewhere. Politicians created the problem by designing cities for cars, not people, and now they'll do everything they can think of EXCEPT the things that would actually fix the problems, i.e. improved infrastructure for pedestrians, bikes, and transit.

[@cooloutac]

I think thats the issue. The police were not enforcing the laws on class 3 and illegal bikes, so now the lawmakers want to just treat all ebikes the same with one blanket law. But I don't think thats going to change anything if people are already breaking the law. It only punishes the responsible and law abiding riders.

[@user-ue1iq1ub4y]

Have you tried a dropper seat post? Drop when stopping and mounting .

[@cooloutac]

good idea.

[@rogerhancock8732]

When it comes to stopping at stop signs even if the police say ok it is still unlawful. All bike riders are by law supposed to obey all traffic laws. That said most police in most jurisdictions don't really enforce traffic laws on bicycle /Ebike riders as long as they aren't blatantly causing any traffic issues. I know from Russ's statement he has knee issues and I understand his riding habits. I have joint problems as well so trust me I understand. What I'm getting at is like Russ ride safely but don't be surprised if a cop does pull you over and give you a lecture or possibly a traffic infraction ticket. Everyone please ride safe and have fun.

[@RussIsRight]

Yup

[@ebikeengineer]

When I was a young man I lived and worked in New Jersey for a bit. All I'm going to say is this isn't the first time the NJ State Legislature passed a law in the name of 'safety' that targets the poor and people of color.

[@RussIsRight]

🙁

[@ebikeengineer]

@@RussIsRight Indeed my friend, it is depressing.

[@cooloutac]

thats exactly how I feel. This bill feels like corruption and racism. Does nothing to address the fact so many people are already riding illegally under current law who all the Karens are complaining about in mostly poor neighborhoods. It feels like a punishment and collateral damage to the law abiding and responsible poor, old and disabled people who ebikes gave a new lease on life.

[@ebikeengineer]

@@markstevens4264 Because if you left your suburban enclave you'd fine ebike use in urban areas, particularly among the poor, is growing because it's affordable. The Trenton dwellers don't realize nor care that their policies are hurting the very people that need help - or at least need the goverment from stop interfering in their lives. These laws won't bother me much as I make decent money, what I save in fuel in a month will pay for a year of insurance. However for those scraping to get buy, they are the ones that the law will come down on - confiscating their property and penalizing them financially.

[@cooloutac]

@@markstevens4264 When people blame delivery drivers that are mostly immigrants for these laws, thats exactly what it is bud. I bet you have seen these comments all over social media. They aren't the young kids joy riding on illegal bikes, but they are getting the blame. Ebikes are most prevalent in poor neighborhoods and urban areas which is mostly minorities and who will be hurt the most. Along with the old and disabled who act responsibly and want to enjoy the benefits of a bike ride. Although I'm sure the cops will use this as an excuse to harass those they have targeted.

[@clsumjr]

I have a bike that I converted into an E-BIKE and when I ride my E-BIKE I ride my bike with lots of common sense. And yes when I am riding through neighborhoods with STOP SIGNS, I do not make complete stop just a slow rolling stop. I stay in all bike lanes and it is going on a year riding my bike so far so good no mishaps. Just recently had to replace my battery because my first E-BIKE battery I think overcharged it too much so I decreased it's life span but it is just about being 2 years old. I hope STATES do not put restrictions or make us have insurance. Maybe EBIKE KIT BIKES are not included.

[@IMBruceECLECTIC]

Including...stop sign yield being allowed.. 😁

[@retnav92]

🤔 Just speculating, but I bet the source country where the majority of ebikes originate from are busy right now changing the bike designs to include license plate brackets.

[@RussIsRight]

😳

[@cooloutac]

I already had the chinese company I bought my bike from to start marketing it as a 20mph bike and not a 32mph one lmao. And I suggested they set it to that in the computer from factory, and put a class 2 label, both of which I did when I got my bike. But not sure they took it that far yet, they were pretty stubborn on the label part. But now with the new law here in NJ, I guess none of that matters. Law makers ignorantly think regulating all ebikes the same is going to stop people already riding illegally under current laws.

[@darryljordan647]

If you want better infrastructure, get involved with bike advocacy and see how much effort it takes.

[@Mark-qv4bn]

Im going out right now to ride. N Arizona is 60 ° right now. It's the dead of winter, ha ha. Ride safe!

[@darryljordan647]

I can continue with topics such as “if they can do that, why can’t I?” (And visa versa). Speeding to beat the almighty time clock at work or Strava. Being in a bubble until startled by someone else in the road. That leads to road rage. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent.

[@evewilliams5017]

Should pass more regulation on illegal entry vs e bikes

[@SerafinTirado471]

For every gallon, any electric vehicle saves that's less tax revenue being produced. think about that

[@cellsafemode]

the cost saved in tax money is more than the income gained from gas taxes. at least when that electric vehicle isn't 3 tons and wearing out the road at a higher than normal rate. and not causing major accidents (as many) tying up emergency services. and not causing respiratory illnesses that the medical system has to absorb.

[@richardfritz8797]

So stopping at STOP signs again. Well I get what you said again, and for you it works. For me I am a Deaf/HH person. I do not hear so I Stop but I don't have to hop off the bike every time I stop. But I do stop at 90% of them for safety for everyone. I don't hear. If you blow horn at me I am not ignoring you I just don't hear you. I have a hearing aid but when I ride I do not use it because it cost me $3000 and don't want to lose it. It has fallen out before. With that said I think you are doing fine myself. I watch you slow down and you have stopped at a few I thought you could just slow down for but then that one where the girl was at corner and looked like she was just going to step into street and walk right out there. Good for you seeing that because we did not until you stopped and she was then in view of the camera. But anyway seen your Monday Health Video too. Congrats on get better and happy your sight has improved.. Good thing you decided NOT to get new glasses. Take care and look forward to getting out there this week myself and ride. In the 50's for a couple days!! Yey! I am not 100% better from Covid recovery but lungs are get little better. Wish you all the best. In prayers. Peace.

[@williamwintemberg]

I have a lot to say and at my age, that said, I could drop dead before getting it all out. Gun owners have the NRA, Amateur Radio Operators have the ARRL, I'LL Stop there. What we need is a large organization that represents all bicycling, electric or human powered. Some might say "Why would you want to include human powered bikes"? Because it's my experience out on the road, people's dislike for human powered bikes is right behind electric bikes. I'm sure all of us that have waited until it's safe to pass a bicyclist while driving our car have met up with someone behind us that didn't appreciate our care for the safety of someone on a bicycle human powered or not. I think we are all in this together more than we may initially think. I also think the same energy, acceptance and money that has been put towards human powered bikes should be applied to electric bikes as they share so many similarities. Maybe think about this. The person walking with their children on a path has a bicycle blast by them maybe a little too close or maybe a little too fast, does anyone think this person cares what was powering the bicycle? I think the clear answer would be no. United we win, divided we fail.

[@cooloutac]

problem is human powered bikers look down and resent ebikers. They don't realize its mostly guys out of shape still getting a nice workout on a ebike or using it as their sole transportation. Guys joyriding on full throttle around their neighborhoods or riding bikes that are already illegal under current law is unfortunately the stereotype. Ignorant Lawmakers in NJ don't realize this new bill doesn't address that and they wrongfully punishing the law abiding and responsible citizen.

[@williamwintemberg]

@@cooloutac I can't disagree with anything you are saying. If this goes through as written, do you think human powered bikes would go forward untouched? Is there is some wild chance human powered bikes over 26 inch may at some point be required to purchase insurance? My idea is never say never. So maybe as the purist of the pure bicyclists are having a back slapping moment over this, it may come to them at some point. This was a point I was trying to make without saying it. We should be in this together. On the above class 3 bikes that obviously aren't covered by any of this, most law enforcement in the state has radar, portable or vehicle installed. Then there's the priorities of law enforcement. It goes on and on. Who, what and why is behind us at this moment, IMO. My hope at this point is cooler heads prevail.

[@darryljordan647]

Most bicycle infrastructure is local. Get involved with local bicycling groups and committees

[@darryljordan647]

E-bikes are still “ new” as a mode of transportation. A lot of street designs were baked in by city engineers decades ago.

[@williamwintemberg]

@@darryljordan647 I don't know, my e-bike looks pretty much like a pedal bike. Pedal bikes have been around since the 1860's. Most city streets and rural roads were designed for horses and horse drawn wagons. Now cars, trucks, busses along with bicycles use them and the horses are ok with it. Oh! Forgot trolleys. What are you talking about? Myself and four others are going to Trenton to straighten out our State Legislators on this. We'll tell them you sent us ok? The horses in Trenton are keeping this a secret. LMAO!

[@SCPVIDEOPRODUCTION]

Infrastructure first. 4 way intersections with only 3 crosswalks, WTH? A bike has to wait through two lights? Nope. Bike lanes filled with trash, cars distracted by their cell phone. Frustrating the people making the laws have no real life experience.

[@matthuber8456]

Yep. Around here there's so much broken glass in the bike lanes that if I actually used them I'd never get anywhere. I'd just be spending hours and hours on the side of the road repairing flats.

[@donaldpender4938]

Almost always the rules of common sense are obeyed but there is always a segment that common sense doesn’t apply to them. Hence law makers step in and usually make decent laws but we have to rely on them to not over do it, and that becomes a problem also. Let’s help the law makers make good laws when they are needed.

[@cooloutac]

These were already laws on the books in NJ for class 3 bikes. The problem is laws are only pieces of paper if not enforced. I don't think the lawmakers realize that treating all ebikes like they are class 3 doesn't do anything to stop the people who already riding illegally. Most of these bikes on the road are even illegal at the federal level. Punishing the law abiding citizen is not the answer. This is just spells corruption and oppression to me.

[@billthomas2431]

Problem, bikes use streets and sidewalks, reaction, speeding accidents, solution , speed limits on sidewalks too.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

I’m starting to rethink park sidewalks for safety issues. I will never hit a pedestrian and I over do it when coming up on moms with strollers or folks with leashed dogs, all in an effort to not scare or endanger them if they make a sudden move. However, I don’t trust oncoming old dudes in a clown suit pedaling toward me at speed. That’s a 30 to 40 mph head on collision.

[@retnav92]

At what age do you consider someone old?

[@maineiacial]

old dudes were biking when you were still nursing yo momma, boy

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

@@retnav92 I’m 70 yrs young. The ones flying past me in the suits seem to be around 40 to 60 or so. I don’t know. They are a hostile lot that never smile or wave on the streets. They are pricks.

[@raylindskog7144]

I think a lot of the safety issues would be addressed if all e-bikes were required to have torque sensors.

[@cooloutac]

the majority of throttles on ebikes are delayed so they don't hurt trail integrity. They are not peeling out or jumping at people from a stop and go. The problem is all the illegal bike riders are now seen as the stereotype and society is not educated on the different classes of bikes and how they work. I have people yelling at me I'm not even breaking a sweat on my ebike, meanwhile i average 15mph and wearing a chest strap hr monitor going at 160bpm getting a full workout lmao. My bike is limited to 20mph and if all I did was throttle I wouldn't even get 8 miles with my weight and I use it for transportation.

[@TheRealBlacklexicon]

Good morning Russ. Greetings! Regulation is necessary just like regulation has helped the cannabis industry. Different area have different dominant style riders and different purposes. Out east there is a lot of theft and business use of e-bikes like in Europe so legislation and insurance would be useful to them. The incident you mentioned in Florida where one was older and the other younger seemed to lean on the speed deletes side of things. Some Ebike enthusiast would have no interest in them if speed were not a byproduct. My concern is not necessarily the speed by that these products fall into the hands of careless minded individuals who push the limits of risk for the thrill of it which can lead to injury of the innocent at the cost of foolishness. Speaking of cost ebike manufacturer's and could begin to face large lawsuits because of the reckless use by those speedy ebikes riders which will force companies to sell manufacturing operations which in turn will cause a loss in the parts integrity that's required to maintain our current ebikes for years to come. There are business model solutions that could hedge against this phenomenon but that's for another day.

[@cooloutac]

the problem here in NJ is class 3 bikes already required license, registration and insurance in NJ. But it was never enforced and many people are riding bikes that are even legal at the federal level. Thes new bill now regulating all ebikes does nothing to address this its only punishing the honest and responsible rider riding on bikes not much different than a regular bicycle.

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

I think banning ebikes from a community due to a fatal accident is not the answer. Why punish normal, safe, careful riders due to others. I am fortunate that I ride on rural roads and designated rail trail bike paths that allow ebikes.

[@eduardomontes6463]

Sir. Have you made a review of the Razor Ecosmart bike. I am referring to the chaine assisted model. Thanks Eddy.

[@RussIsRight]

I have not. Sorry.

[@anthonykinneen8443]

Just to cheer you up on your politics, it's not any party that is wrong, but it is politics collapsing lol

[@ChrisBFerguson]

I'm with him on politics. I don't like hearing both parties attack the other one.

[@482261965]

What up Russ. I like your videos. I got 700c {Schwinn Voyguer}that I have customized with a 750w 48v {upgrading 52v soon} Ebikiling conversion kit.CST tires with Tannin inserts and aftermarket LED lights. And I added a 700w music system made with Pyle handlebar speakers and a custom-made rear speaker box made with Pyle waterproof speakers. She loves the Detroit streets given many hour of music and relaxing rides over the past 10 years

[@ChrisBFerguson]

I have an Ebikeling conversion as well. 1200W Rear Hub Internal Controller.

[@MazichMusic]

700w sound system? How do you hear when others are approaching, first responder vehicles, etc?

[@482261965]

Because it is open air your hear everthing just as if you was working with boom box outside.@@MazichMusic

[@482261965]

Very very good system for cruising Detroit streets. I ride at a speed of 20 to 23 miles an hour.But pushed it once at 32 mph on flats. Not advising riding my comfort bike {XL}frame that hard anyway. I treat it like 72 Caddy 😂😂@@ChrisBFerguson

[@482261965]

@@MazichMusic it's like listening to a boombox outside say you working outside and you listen to a boombox That's the same effect except for it's on a bike. I've been doing it 15 here's now. People love it. You can do a lot with these smaller lithium ion rechargeable batteries at 12 volts can run a lot of things remember you don't always have to use all of your amps with your with a sound system. Just like a muscle car it's Nice to know the power is there so if you're sitting somewhere in the park by yourself hey good time

[@SuperStrykerBoy]

Will the person know if he is ban for your channel. Testing testing.

[@RussIsRight]

I suppose he would eventually figure it out when nobody responds to his comments.

[@cooloutac]

I don't think stopping at a stop sign being dangerous for you is a valid excuse, people must be able to stop at red lights for example. But I admit I do the same thing and treat the stop sign as a yield sign and I see nothing wrong with that. It can be quite the hassle to come to a complete stop every 3 blocks on a bicycle. People don't realize most of these bikes only have a delayed throttle which imo was designed not to hurt trails. But my biggest worry with this new NJ law, is that they will start making people demonstrate bike maneuvers to get licensed. The NJ law in the books already states an ebike must come to a skidding stop, so now will they start enforcing that? lol. I can tell you right now I'm probably going to have to lose alot of weight and spend alot of money on someone to install a better brake system if that's the case lmao.

[@RussIsRight]

With the weakened left knee and leg makes the stop more dangerous for me.

[@cooloutac]

@@RussIsRight But do you stop at traffic lights or do you just avoid the busy roads? I can't imagine the cops enforcing anything but it certainly gives them excuse to harass people they have targeted. My biggest worry is motorvehicles department requiring driving tests, because neither of us are passing lmao.

[@RussIsRight]

I always stop at lights.

[@cooloutac]

@@RussIsRight All I know is if the motorvehicles tell me to come to a skidding stop right now I'll probably fail the test lmao.... Thats actually written into the 2019 ebike laws for NJ.

[@fingers215]

Idiots will always ruin a good thing.

[@kenmcclow8963]

I’m somewhat amused that the first reaction is to ban e-bikes rather than enact a helmet law. The woman probably would be alive if she wore a helmet. But helmets are political