Love that! Is it legal? That looks like a lot of metal to have to pedal with only a 250W motor to help you!
i tried to confirm wattage - it was 48v and i think 1000 watts. I think you are right, unless severely restricted then not road legal but small chance of being caught around here, what about London?
I moved out of London in late 2019 so I’ve not ridden mine there for a while. I reckon that with all the recent publicity about illegal ebikes there’s a decent chance of getting a tug, but having said that, a lot of Deliveroo riders whizz around at crazy speeds on what are clearly hopped up machines with multiple extra batteries gaffa taped to the frame and carrier, so perhaps not. It’s a big risk though, because if you do get caught, you’re looking at (minimum) riding without insurance, no MOT, no tax, endless “construction and use” offences, which will all add up to about a million points and make you a “totter”. If you’ve ridden on the pavement or breached the Highway Code, then add careless or even dangerous driving. Worse still, if you’ve had a few beers or a puff, you could even end up with a drink or drug driving charge. And, of course, 5-0 will seize the bike, then on conviction the mags/judge will order it to be forfeited and destroyed.
They're often viewed as a signal of other criminality, county lines and/or carrying a weapon etc. I personally hate them (modded ones) and scooters.
sadly, I will never experience that again, but I do remember that smell, a bit like freshly laid tarmac? I gave into temptation, well you would after 51 miles
Gary/ @Nelson - you have to do 55 miles tomorrow. i did around this distance today at (what seemed like) 20 mph for the most part in a Jaguar.
Might be out tomorrow or maybe Tuesday, depends how my loins and other parts feel in the morning. Forecast for Tuesday is looking amazeballs... That e-type looks flippin' lovely!
