Hey Guys,
I just finished reading up on the definition of an electric bike in Canada, and an EUC almost fits. Here is an excerpt from the Power-assisted Bicycle Laws.
Okay. Break down time!
(a) The extendable handle is the steering handlebar and there are obviously pedals on an EUC.
(b) One wheel is definitely less than three.
(c) Technically someone could scoot the EUC like a skateboard using muscular power. Why someone would do that, I don't know!
(d)
(i) Here is where the problem starts. A KS-16S for example is 1200W, even the Pocket Rocket (MTen 3) has a motor of 800W.
(ii) Does not apply, instead uses (iii)
(iii) The accelerator controller is the gyro, so when you leans back, the power ceases and then starts to act as the break.
(iv) Just lock the EUC to 32km/h in the manufacturer's app. (I know it should be factory limited but Shhhh! )
(e) Another problem, there for sure is not a label on the wheel.
(f)
(i) You could technically pop a power squat while riding and hit the on/off button. Again, why would someone ever do that? (someone please post a photo of this!)
(ii) Disregard as it was an "or" and part (i) was used
Canada is very close to having EUC's fully legal as a power-assisted bicycle!
What could be some presentable arguments about an EUC having more than 500W and not having a little sticker?
Any help in this research would be appreciated!!