Comments on: Change in Alberta E-bike Laws Popularize Ebikes

By: CourtneyNewton@mopedsinsurance.info

CourtneyNewton@mopedsinsurance.info — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:50:13 +0000

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By: flashy

flashy — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:40:13 +0000

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By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:08:38 +0000

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By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:42:54 +0000

Your article is very misleading. Prior to July 1,2009 Alberta had very liberal power bicyle laws – no license, safety test or registration – only a bike helmet required (limits 50cc or 750w, 35km/h, 35kg). See http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/docType45/Production/MopedPowerBikes.pdf

NOW ALL SMALL GAS PABs (Even 25cc)become “Mopeds” and need licensing – this may preclude homebuilts. This is unfortunate since there are now available low pollution propane gas operated 4 cycle engines ideal for a bike – and no running out of electric power.

The law does open it up for a non-motorcycle “Moped” class for 14 yr olds.

And I don’t know how the legislation “adds $1000″ – Canadian Tire has sold e-bikes for less than $500.

Electric bikes are great but all these green types forget the pollution generated in making and disposing of a battery. Most are only good for a few hundred recharges – and that only if you take good care of it – let it sit for a year and it’s toast.

It is evident that we are being legilslated to death.

By: Dale

Dale — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:05:11 +0000

I’ve been riding an e-cruiser from e-cycle.ca for 2 years in Calgary. New legislations will encourage more use of this great option for commuting.

By: Ahmet

Ahmet — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:24:16 +0000

Hi,

I ride an electric scooter to work and I bought mine from http://www.elecbikeco.com I absolutely love it… once I get to work I recharge it and ride home.

Thanks
Ahmet