We still need better rules for e-bikes

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Forget electric cars: The real global EV success story is electric bikes. But in some jurisdictions, a lack of regulation and enforcement of some pretty basic rules around classifications and batteries is threatening to undo that much progress. In the current environment, is there any hope of ironing this out? Shifter Memberships are here! If you'd like some bonus content while also supporting this channel, please consider becoming a member. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Shifter632 YouTube memberships: https://www.youtube.com/@Shifter_Cycling/membership A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation. I’ve been riding Priority bikes for a number of years. I love their low-maintenance, belt-drive design, and they offer good quality at a decent price. They signed on as a sponsor for my YouTube channel several years after I started riding them. My daily summertime bike is the zippy and fun Priority Eight: https://alnk.to/1XWoxFO With its fenders, hub dynamo lights and durable if not exactly speedy Enviolo internal hub gearing system, I’ve happily ridden the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters: https://alnk.to/gKS5Jlw Abus Bike Locks. If you’re riding in a city, you need a good-quality bike lock, and you can’t do much better than Abus and their diverse lineup of locks: https://www.abus.com/ My book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://amzn.to/42EBzO6 Here is some of the gear I’m currently using. Some of these are affiliate links. Bike Lights: I love dynamo lights that are built into a bike and powered by your pedalling or the wheel’s movement, but if you need aftermarket lights, Lumos offers a number of great options. Their Firefly lights are simple and bright: https://collabs.shop/3uodbz Helmet: If I’m riding for sports, such as mountain biking or road bike, I like Lumos helmets because they are comfortable and well-built, and you can also easily attach lights to stay as visible as possible on roads: https://collabs.shop/prkigy Bell: I love the sound and quality of the Japanese-made Crane Bells: https://www.cranebellusa.com/ Saddle: Yes, they can be pricey, but I’ve joined the ranks of people who think the extra cost for the quality of a Brooks Saddle is worth it, in both durability and comfort: https://www.brooksengland.com/ Panniers: My everyday workhorse pannier is Two Wheel Gear’s Pannier Backpack Convertible 2.0: https://twowheelgear.com/collections/pannier-backpacks?srsltid=AfmBOop6XPOZUjmjf4-Nr1MVwSivDO7igNWhL6Y3PzWOzkqtraTAS-D5 Pedals: I’ve not experienced high-performance pedals adding much extra value to my daily riding experience, but these light-up pedals from Redshift are bright, keep me visible at night and grab lots of attention: https://redshiftsports.com?aff=40 Phone mount: I use Peak Design’s mobile system, including the Universal Bar Mount on my handlebars every day, which I also bring it with me when I travel for bike rentals and bike-share bicycles: https://peak-design.pxf.io/c/5749368/1664050/18669 Buff: Keeps your face, neck and head warm in the winter, and keeps the sun off in the summer: https://peak-design.pxf.io/c/5749368/1664050/18669 Sunglasses: If you’re going to wear sunglasses, why not use a pair that has built-in mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride?: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof Don’t forget to register your bike with an online database. My favourite is 529 Garage https://project529.com/garage Bike Index is also good: https://bikeindex.org/ Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Bluesky: tombabin.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@[email protected]) #cycling #bike #commuting 0:00 Introduction 1:59 Classifying ebikes 2:55 People for Bikes recommendations 5:23 The battery problem 7:08 Battery certifications 8:15 Cost vs certification 9:40 What's a consumer to do?