HybriPed
Member
Calling all Aussies: Rules affecting power-assisted bicycles are under review.
The main changes proposed are: to increase the power output to 250 watts; emphasise that this is the maximum continuous rated power; that the power is measured at the wheel; and that the power output cuts off at a speed no greater than 25 km/h or sooner if the cyclist stops pedalling. It also allows slow-speed assist, ie the motor may operate without the rider pedalling up to a speed of 6km/h. Overall, this aligns the specifications with power assisted pedal cycles supplied in Europe, and the paper recommends using the European Standard EN 15194 as a 'deemed to comply' technical document.
The matter is tabled for discussion at a meeting of the Australian Road Rules Maintenance Group in April, being held in Western Australia this week.The proposed rules affect the future of MBs in Australia.
We need to form an association to progress this.
I have posted a lot of stuff on my website HybriPed.com. - please look at it and send me an email if you are interested in this matter.
The main changes proposed are: to increase the power output to 250 watts; emphasise that this is the maximum continuous rated power; that the power is measured at the wheel; and that the power output cuts off at a speed no greater than 25 km/h or sooner if the cyclist stops pedalling. It also allows slow-speed assist, ie the motor may operate without the rider pedalling up to a speed of 6km/h. Overall, this aligns the specifications with power assisted pedal cycles supplied in Europe, and the paper recommends using the European Standard EN 15194 as a 'deemed to comply' technical document.
The matter is tabled for discussion at a meeting of the Australian Road Rules Maintenance Group in April, being held in Western Australia this week.The proposed rules affect the future of MBs in Australia.
We need to form an association to progress this.
I have posted a lot of stuff on my website HybriPed.com. - please look at it and send me an email if you are interested in this matter.
Last edited: