Author Topic: “E” bike deaths  (Read 10596 times)

Cudzoziemiec

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Re: “E” bike deaths
« Reply #50 on: 15 November, 2023, 08:13:23 am »
Yep, thanks for that. Limb (b) is a whole new term to me, there's a handy chart here:
https://www.thersa.org/globalassets/images/infographics/rsa-gig-economy-chart.pdf

As for speed, the impression I get is that delivery riders use e-bikes more for endurance than speed. As in, the ones I see aren't riding that fast – certainly the average 'roadie' and many commuters ride faster – but they're on the bikes all day, every day, in all weathers.
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Kim

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Re: “E” bike deaths
« Reply #51 on: 15 November, 2023, 12:59:39 pm »
My understanding is that delivery riders spend much of their time hanging around.  E-bikes would seem to have a significant comfort advantage in being able to dress appropriately for winter conditions without getting too hot once you start riding.