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[–] thatsnothowyoudoit@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I believe most e-bikes in Europe are limited to 25km/h. 32km/h in Canada.

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[–] Marin_Rider@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago

same in australia

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[–] tunetardis@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago

I'm in Canada and my e-bike does indeed have a 32km/h limiter. I was a little amused, though, to discover that there is a phone app which can lift this limit, so it appears to only be in software. But I have left it at 32 regardless. I'm perfectly happy with that.

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[–] anivia@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Depends on the country and the type of ebike.

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[–] thatsnothowyoudoit@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 years ago

I think it’s safe to assume the post author means level 1 e-bikes. IE those that are unmodified/legal in their jurisdictions and require the rider to pedal for assist.

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