Why Electric Bikes are More Dangerous than Motorcycles
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FortNine argues that e-bikes have injury rates and speeds closer to motorcycles than to pedal bikes. It argues riders should treat them with similar safety gear and caution.
Why HN recommends it: Cited repeatedly in e-bike threads as a well-argued safety counterpoint from someone who rides both.
“Fortnine made an excellent argument against the safety of ebikes, worth watching as a rebuttal to this article” Read on HN ↗