LeGrand Crewse, co-founder and chief executive of Super73, recently showed off the company’s latest product, a diminutive motorized bike called the K1D. Aimed at riders 4 years old and up, the vehicle lacks pedals, in the spirit of a training bicycle, and has a throttle. The company calls the K1D an “electric balance bike.” “But… Continue reading Is It an E-Bike, or a Motorcycle for Children?
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What Is an E-Bike, and How Safe Are They?
E-bikes are increasingly visible on roads and bicycle paths, with a growing number of teenagers among the riders. But the recent deaths of several teenage riders have raised concerns about the safety of some types of vehicles, and about whether they legally qualify as e-bikes. Here’s what’s known about e-bikes and their risks. What Is… Continue reading What Is an E-Bike, and How Safe Are They?
‘A Dangerous Combination’: Teenagers’ Accidents Expose E-Bike Risks
On a Thursday evening in late June, Clarissa Champlain learned that her 15-year-old son Brodee had been in a terrible crash, the latest teen victim of an e-bike accident. He had been riding from home to shot-putting practice. The e-bike, a model made by Rad Power, had a top speed of 20 miles per hour,… Continue reading ‘A Dangerous Combination’: Teenagers’ Accidents Expose E-Bike Risks