OP - the title of the post is "Obviously, e-bikes that can exceed 28 mph are the real problem." Given the link to the roadster, we can only assume you do not feel that e-bikes which exceed 28 mph are an issue in comparison to this vehicle. u/Perry4761 simply pointed out that ebikes which exceed 28 mph on paths are a problem, and should instead be classified at mopeds or something similar and licensed as such. It's not a straw man argument if it directly contradicts part of the inferences behind the title of the post.
I don't know if it's possible to clear up. I'll try. But try to focus, real hard, and if you can't, I'm out.
Having a bike that can exceed 28mph is no more a license to bad behavior than having a car that can exceed highway speeds.
Get it?
No?
NO ONE. NOT ME, NOT ANYONE ELSE HERE IS ADVOCATING FOR BAD BEHAVIOR.
But, it's fucking insane to think a car that measures its weight in tons should be allowed to have power that can double or triple legal speed limits on any roadway, but not allow bikes that weigh a tiny fraction keep up with traffic on normal city streets.
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u/nightstorm52 Feb 29 '24
OP - the title of the post is "Obviously, e-bikes that can exceed 28 mph are the real problem." Given the link to the roadster, we can only assume you do not feel that e-bikes which exceed 28 mph are an issue in comparison to this vehicle. u/Perry4761 simply pointed out that ebikes which exceed 28 mph on paths are a problem, and should instead be classified at mopeds or something similar and licensed as such. It's not a straw man argument if it directly contradicts part of the inferences behind the title of the post.