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Ebike questions
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Due to various orthopedic issues, riding a regular bike is becoming more difficult for me. So, I've started looking at ebikes.I have 2 questions right now:What are the current rules about riding an…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mat Mcgratha Dec 21, 2021.
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"Can we insure this bike? How much it cost?"
"I think you can ride on the sidewalk through brief spurts. If you are beginning to "Merge on a bike lane, or designated bike path" [check municipal code for Chicago]. But you mostly, "Must Ride in Street". And be equipped with a…"
"Well....I'm still looking. At this point, it's about the cost. Had a slew of house repairs that needed to be addressed since my original post so everything else kinda got back burnered. I have been availing myself of the Divvy e-bikes too…"
"It's been about a year since I bought a Tern HSD (e-assist) from Four Star Family Cyclery. I was having a hard time deciding what kind of e-bike I wanted, so I did some test rides. This e-assist cargo bike has been a real lifesaver. It's…"
"Curious how your research/shopping went. My bike was recently totaled (I wasn't on it, it was parked outside) and I really like riding the Divvy ebikes so I'm thinking about upgrading to a personal ebike.
How'd it go? Did you…"
"Thank you Pete, sten and Yasmeen for your responses. It gives me a place to start researching. Pedal-assist is definitely what I'm interested in. Still want to try and get some exercise benefit but knee and hip issues are beginning to limit my…"
"Hi Bill,
I'm sorry bike riding has become more difficult. Hopefully riding an ebike will help get you back on the road. There are rules but I'm wondering if they are enforced. It's pedal assist, not motorized by itself and…"
"Lyft will be adding 10K electric assist bikes to their fleet. They've been delayed and delayed again but it looks like they're finally making…"
"https://www.mybikeadvocate.com/2019/03/chicago-seeks-to-clarify-e-bike-rules.html?m=1
Only class-1 ebikes may travel in Chicago bike lanes"
Ebike questions
Due to various orthopedic issues, riding a regular bike is becoming more difficult for me. So, I've started looking at ebikes.I have 2 questions right now:What are the current rules about riding an ebike in the city as far as bike lanes?Is there a particularly good store in Chicago that specializes in ebikes? Hopefully where a person could test ride one? See More
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