www.themanual.com
Electric bike riding in U.S. National Parks is a contentious topic. Now the NPS wants to know what you think on whether they should be permanently banned?
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It’s heartening to see some improvements that aren’t just ‘ban all eBikes!’
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Great tips, thank you! I’ve got a U-lock/D-lock and a freaking heavy chain (Kryptonite New York Noose), so I really should probably stop stressing!
I am registered with the police and Project529, but you’re right that those are worth mentioning!
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I’ve definitely considered taking the battery and/or seat with me, but carrying around the wheel is one I hadn’t considered!
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Yeah, I’ve got a mid-range Abus U/D lock, and a Kryptonite New York Noose chain. Probably should stop worrying so much about it, but it’s hard to accept maybe losing that much money!
It’s mainly errands that I’m concerned about — same as you, I’ve got secure indoor storage at home and work. But I find myself reluctant to take it on errands versus Uber or transit, because of that risk of losing it.
Clearly I need to get over it! Haha.
New York City will get $25 million to create public safe storage and charging locations for e-bikes at public housing developments.
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Yeah, now that the bike isn’t brand new anymore, I do feel a bit that maybe I’m being overprotective, to my own detriment.
So my dilemma: I bought my eBike to help me get around the city, because I don’t have a car and our transit has been going downhill since the pandemic. HOWEVER, I keep hearing how awful bike thefts are here, and the only way to keep my bike safe is to never let it out of my sight. Which severely limits the types of errand I can use it for. So — how do you keep your bike safe? Insurance? Alarm? System of expensive locks? Never leave it unattended? Have you ever had your bike stolen? Anything you wish you’d done differently?
ag.ny.gov
New York Attorney General Letitia James today warned New Yorkers of the dangers caused by electrical bike (e-bike) batteries and provided tips on how
www.nytimes.com
City leaders are racing to regulate battery-powered mobility devices, which have been the source of over 100 fires so far this year.
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Thanks for your transparency and hard work! Loving the site and looking forward to it getting even better!
electrek.co
Micromobility Europe 2023 returned to Amsterdam with all of the most interesting e-bikes, e-scooters, and other personal transportation.
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Wild! Wonder how that thing handles compared to a more common bakfiet-style.
Animals and Pets
Are rat posts ok?
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Love rats! But after being gutted losing two mischiefs, my heart just can't take owning them anymore (or maybe they owned me??). Love to see them on my... dash? Are calling it a dash?
www.nationalgeographic.com
U.S. sales of e-bikes nearly doubled in just one year as commuters looked for accessible and affordable modes of transportation. If you’re considering one, here’s what you should know.
bikerumor.com
After already releasing two eBikes, the famous car maker announced two new models at a price point only Porsche owners could likely afford.
Should eBikes be governed the same way as cars or the same way as bicycles? Or maybe they need new rules? > > > MPs and industry experts call on electric bikes to have number plates and insurance for pedestrian safety. > >
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I have zero need for a cargo bike, but I can never quite seem to stop dreaming of them...
For the well-heeled buyer who needs extra load capacity or wants the most seamless riding and ownership experience, the Fetch+ 2 is the way to go.
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I've given it a try for a solo instance, spinning it up on a Digital Ocean droplet -- but I think I messed up the configuration. So I figured I'd wait until there's better documentation, as more people (who are way better at this stuff than me!) figure it out.
That said, I'm happy to help contribute to the documentation once I understand it myself, but I'm really just a tech dilettante.
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Good idea! Will this work only with kbin.social, or will we be able to use it with other instances, in future?
barrie.ctvnews.ca
The rules in Ontario, Canada are a bit of a confusing maze. What are the laws like in your locality?
citylife.capetown
The Role of Electric Bikes and Scooters in the Micro-mobility Revolution - CityLife
www.cpr.org
After Denver proved the popularity of e-bike rebates, Colorado is now the idea out for a spin.
British Columbians excited by the expanded rebate program to help them purchase an e-bike had to be quick to claim their money, as just the first 4,000 applicants had their rebates processed right away.
What makes an ebike an ebike to you? Pedals? No throttle? Weight limit? Style? Where would you like to see them draw the line?
How do I add communities from lemmy.ca? When I search, like I would for lemmy.ml, etc., I get no results. Do I need to do something different? Quite possible I'm missing the obvious! [\#kbinMeta](https://kbin.social/tag/kbinMeta)