figbat
Slippery scientist
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- South Oxfordshire, UK
Throttle
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ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
Dunno if anyone has pointed this out before but
https://cyclingindustry.news/wisper-launch-dvsa-approved-full-throttle-ebikes/
https://cyclingindustry.news/wisper-launch-dvsa-approved-full-throttle-ebikes/
classic33
Leg End Member
Each bicycle* is still put through the MVSA by the company to comply with the regulations which allow the throttle to be fitted.
Notice it is classed as a moped, not a bicycle.
*Company's explanation of how it's done posted earlier.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
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- Inside my skull
To be able to offer this capability Wisper Bikes has had a batch of its bikes tested by the DVSA and they have now been Type Approved as 250W Low Powered Mopeds.
As I stated up thread, it’s a moped!
Thats what I read nearly got lynched for saying it here .
classic33
Leg End Member
Thats how I got it .
classic33
Leg End Member
They were updated, in 2016.
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Since then, there has been a huge uptake of these bikes. A review of speed, power should be undertaken to help a modal shift away from cars for local journeys upto lets say 10miles.
Eg having a bike with a full capacity throttle will help those who initially are very poor at cycling. Increase in speed to 18 or 20mph would also be attractive to those wanting to commute from further away. There would be no need to take specific clothing if you didn't need to arrive all sweaty.
Europe is for us UK cyclist's the Mecca for riding bikes and is also the massive market for ebikes.
Whether you dont agree on speed uplift is not the point, its my personal preference, so wont debate this point. Riders already exceed 15mph.
a.twiddler
Veteran
No mention of the need to enter the minefield that is moped/ motorcycle training, CBT, as a moped specifically is a road vehicle subject to motor vehicle laws, being excluded from cycle paths and facilities, the need for compulsory insurance, helmet, etc. Where to put the number plate etc etc. All a bit vague and possibly misleading. How does it work?
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
These wisper ebikes/mopeds - do you have to wear a motorbike type helmet to ride them?
classic33
Leg End Member
Manufacturer puts each bicycle through the MSVA, at a cost to you of £200. £250 if you are sending one of their bikes back to them for this test.
Depending on the outcome of this test, none of the 90 done to date have failed, you will be given instructions on the type of plate, and placement of the plate.
Whilst the manufacturer does say that if it passes the MVSA it becomes a moped. They make no real mention of the requirements, other than VED and insurance. That I think would ruin the idea they are trying to sell. The MVSA also limits the motor size, as well as the top speed.
classic33
Leg End Member
Yes, of the approved type as per any other moped.
