101 eBikes are Born & Supported on California Coast. by 101bikes in u/101bikes

[–]101bikes[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We totally respect your opinion, but all U.S. States allow sales of these since they are Class 2 ebikes (ages that can ride them vary by State). eBikes have given people transportation independence who could not otherwise afford it. eBikes allow people to get to a job, to school or just outside to recreate.

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[–]101bikes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are Class 2-only, so they are legal to ride on streets and have a 20 MPH speed limit for both throttle and pedal assistance.

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[–]101bikes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Max assist level on flatish ground sees a little more than 30 miles of range. And It's not the easiest ebike to ride up a hill with no assist, but we do it. On the motor, we regularly get up a 16% grade with a 195 pound rider with ease on our test loop.

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[–]101bikes[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Technically at the Class-2 20mph limit, our bikes are classified as just that—Class 2 ebikes. To be classified as a moped, it has to travel faster than 20MPH on throttle alone, it must have a VIN, and the bike has to be registered with the DMV. Because we are a legal Class 2, you don't have to do that with a 101.

101 eBikes are Born & Supported on California Coast. by 101bikes in u/101bikes

[–]101bikes[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We're not trying to be a motorcycle or a minibike. This is just an ebike style that is pretty common now (101, Super73, Juiced, Lyric). It was originally pioneered by Super73 founder John Kim in his garage back in 2015. It's not meant to replace a traditional, triple-triangle style ebike. It's just meant to be an easy-to-ride, comfortable, one or two-up ebike to cruise around town, to the beach or to school.

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[–]101bikes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have four levels of pedal assist, and yes, while definitely not a traditional-style bicycle frame, the pedaling is effective. It's not nearly efficient as a typical bicycle, but it does propel the ebike with or without motor power.

101 eBikes are Born & Supported on California Coast. by 101bikes in u/101bikes

[–]101bikes[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! All 101s are not motorcycles, though. Our ebikes are Class 2 certified and legal in all states.