e-bike injury study

[thwart]

No surprise here. E-bike users experience more severe injuries than traditional bicycles.

https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/con...19-043418.full

"We don't know a lot about the overall risks and benefits of electric-powered scooters and e-bikes," Charles DiMaggio, the study's lead author, said in an email.

Most significantly, the study found injuries from e-bikes in particular were more serious, said DiMaggio, who directs the injury research program in the division of trauma and surgical critical care at NYU Langone Health in New York City.

"With the power assist engaged, e-bikes are capable of speeds well over 20 miles an hour," DiMaggio pointed out.

"By contrast, average speeds for more traditional bikes like the New York City (rental) Citi Bikes are less than 10 miles an hour. This near-doubling of potential speeds may be why e-bike injuries can be more serious," he said.

This, and the lack of proper biking infrastructure.

[dancinkozmo]

who woulda thunk the "yankee clipper" is also a top scientist at NYU ??

its a crazy world i tells ya.

[OtayBW]

Interesting......but not surprising.

[XXtwindad]

I think ebikes can have some beneficial aspects. And they're here to stay. That being said, they will probably have to be regulated. The advent of ebikes might even prompt universal helmet laws.

[cash05458]

next up prolly...bike license plates...ala mopeds...and registration fees every year, inspections...all that great jazz from miss big brother we all love ...and yeah, helmet laws I bet...

[Ralph]

And they are about twice as heavy if you crash with one on top of you. Or one crashes into you.

[unterhausen]

Last week saw 6 pedestrians killed by motorists in New York City alone. That number might be equaled in a decade by cyclists in the entire U.S. So of course, politicians are rushing to regulate cyclists, escooters and ebikes

[p nut]

Non-cyclists going over twice the speed? What could go wrong?

[nmrt]

if states do not require motorcycle helmets, i doubt they will require ebike helmets. but i sure hope that they do.

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

I think ebikes can have some beneficial aspects. And they're here to stay. That being said, they will probably have to be regulated. The advent of ebikes might even prompt universal helmet laws.

[buddybikes]

With the advancement of ebike technology, how could law enforcement even determine who has one?

[ultraman6970]

A 70 y/o lady today pass me maybe at 30 km/h in a electric bike. "Grandma wheels" was passing everybody in this like hybrid electric bike, and honestly what I thought was... if that old lady goes off the road the accident will be f.... EPIC!...

You have a heavier bike going fast... more momentum... more damage... no surprise there IMO.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

I think ebikes can have some beneficial aspects. And they're here to stay. That being said, they will probably have to be regulated. The advent of ebikes might even prompt universal helmet laws.

First, there are a few around the republic that blast around on their 'electric scooters' in the bike lane. One who has a Puch 'scooter' that belches all sorts of 2 stroke smoke too, in the bike lane'. 'E'Bike', not even, but a electric(and gas) powered scooter with 'pedals' that rotate.

'Universal helmet laws'?? Doubt it, better start with motorcycles first. NO helmet law in CO for those things that are IN traffic and are traveling 75 MPH...
Doubt the legislature would do a 'e bike' helmet law.

next up prolly...bike license plates...ala mopeds...and registration fees every year, inspections...all that great jazz from miss big brother we all love ...and yeah, helmet laws I bet...

Here in CO, less than 50cc, NO license or plates required. None of that jazz required, at least in CO. These 'ebike's need to be 'e assist', not "push button and not pedal and go 20-25 MPH...

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

First, there are a few around the republic that blast around on their 'electric scooters' in the bike lane. One who has a Puch 'scooter' that belches all sorts of 2 stroke smoke too, in the bike lane'. 'E'Bike', not even, but a electric(and gas) powered scooter with 'pedals' that rotate.

'Universal helmet laws'?? Doubt it, better start with motorcycles first. NO helmet law in CO for those things that are IN traffic and are traveling 75 MPH...
Doubt the legislature would do a 'e bike' helmet law.

Here in CO, less than 50cc, NO license or plates required. None of that jazz required, at least in CO. These 'ebike's need to be 'e assist', not "push button and not pedal and go 20-25 MPH...

You say "oldpotatoe." I say "oldpotatah." There's so much in a name, right?

[mdeth1313]

Originally Posted by p nut

Non-cyclists going over twice the speed? What could go wrong?

I think it's the non-cyclist part. They have no clue how the thing handles or how to handle it.

[Ralph]

As far as I know.....and my understanding of the law is....my wife's mid engine 250 watt E assist bike is legal for use on our local extensive trail system. With many miles of smooth 12-14' wide trails with little congestion in many areas.

It is E assist only, (no throttle), and you can't get it over about 19 MPH. Even with E power off, the gearing of 38 X 11 and spinning like crazy limits the top speed. But still think one would be nuts riding this 49 lb bike without a helmet and extreme caution. If you hit someone with a 49 lb bike, someone gets hurt.