RUTH HANSCHKA wrote to DENIS MOSKO <=-
The difference between a motorised bicycle, a moped, a scooter and a motorcycle are based on weight, engine displacement, power outputand/or top speed and vary somewhat from one jurisdiction to another and so do the minimum age and licence requirements.
Jim!
Electrical bicycle exist in Russia.
And in Your's?
They exist in the United States. Delivery drivers in some cities use
them for transportation. I don't think they're in common use
otherwise.
Some, of course, are more obvious, with visible battery packs. AndHow about riding in ice-lane after snow's rain?
neither style has the noisy weed whacker engine yowling as it goes.
Quoting Denis Mosko to Jim Weller <=-
Electrical bicycle exist in Russia.
And in Your's?
motorcycle are based on weight, engine displacement, power outputand/or
top speed and vary somewhat from one jurisdiction to another and so do
the minimum age and licence requirements.
Jim!
Electrical bicycle exist in Russia.
And in Your's?
They exist in the United States. Delivery drivers in some cities use them for transportation. I don't think they're in common use
otherwise.
Errrrmmmmm .... maybe in your area. They're not as numerous as
the weed-whacker powered versions of course. Probably because they're
more pricey.
Or possibly you are not noting the electric assisted bikes that, unless
you look closely, look pretty much like a regular Schwinn or Huffy
bicycle. The main tip-off for those is it looks like a "real" bicycle
but cruises along at 10 to 25 MPH and the rider isn't pedalling.
Some, of course, are more obvious, with visible battery packs. And
neither style has the noisy weed whacker engine yowling as it goes.
RUTH HANSCHKA wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-> > And in Your's?
Jim!
Electrical bicycle exist in Russia.
They exist in the United States. Delivery drivers in some cities use them for transportation. I don't think they're in common use otherwise.
Errrrmmmmm .... maybe in your area. They're not as numerous as
the weed-whacker powered versions of course. Probably because they're
more pricey.
New York City - you can't get through the traffic in an enclosed
vehicle the way you can on a bike.
Or possibly you are not noting the electric assisted bikes that, unless
you look closely, look pretty much like a regular Schwinn or Huffy
bicycle. The main tip-off for those is it looks like a "real" bicycle
but cruises along at 10 to 25 MPH and the rider isn't pedalling.
Some, of course, are more obvious, with visible battery packs. And
neither style has the noisy weed whacker engine yowling as it goes.
Never saw a weed whacker-assit bike. The electric bikes were a target
of thieves in New York City for a while, a low thing to do since
they're some dude's means of earning a living.
They're starting to turn up here too, or at least the rental scooters are. They tried the bikes. No joy the first time.Errrrmmmmm .... maybe in your area. They're not as numerous as
the weed-whacker powered versions of course. Probably because they're
more pricey.
New York City - you can't get through the traffic in an enclosed
vehicle the way you can on a bike.
I learned that back in the early 1960s when some friends and I went to
the Rotten Apple to visit another friend who was living in Greeenwich Village. We learned that a car is a liability in NYC and it's much
easier (or was back then) to use "Shank's mare" or the subway.
Some, of course, are more obvious, with visible battery packs. And
neither style has the noisy weed whacker engine yowling as it goes.
Never saw a weed whacker-assit bike. The electric bikes were a target
They may be regulated and controlled more stringently in your area than
here where they are totally unregulated and likely will be until some power-broker's kid strains himself through the grill of a truck.
of thieves in New York City for a while, a low thing to do since
they're some dude's means of earning a living.
Not as big a return as stealing a car - but the same effect.
RUTH HANSCHKA wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-
Errrrmmmmm .... maybe in your area. They're not as numerous as
the weed-whacker powered versions of course. Probably because
they're more pricey.
New York City - you can't get through the traffic in an enclosed vehicle the way you can on a bike.
I learned that back in the early 1960s when some friends and I went to
the Rotten Apple to visit another friend who was living in Greeenwich Village. We learned that a car is a liability in NYC and it's much
easier (or was back then) to use "Shank's mare" or the subway.
They're starting to turn up here too, or at least the rental scooters
are. They tried the bikes. No joy the first time.
Some, of course, are more obvious, with visible battery packs. And neither style has the noisy weed whacker engine yowling as it goes.
Never saw a weed whacker-assit bike. The electric bikes were a target
They may be regulated and controlled more stringently in your area than
here where they are totally unregulated and likely will be until some power-broker's kid strains himself through the grill of a truck.
That, or no one's dumb enough to ride on on main roads with no
shoulders.
the Rotten Apple to visit another friend who was living in Greeenwich Village. We learned that a car is a liability in NYC and it's much
easier (or was back then) to use "Shank's mare" or the subway.
They're starting to turn up here too, or at least the rental scooters are. They tried the bikes. No joy the first time.
I wonder why not? Perception maybe?
I've ordered a fold-up battery powered mobility scooter as a holiday
present for my sister-in-law .... an advert on my "Magic Jigsaws" game
showed it and I chased the link. I wonder what will show up for just
U$85 + shipping. Normally those sorts of scooters start around U$750.
That, or no one's dumb enough to ride on on main roads with no shoulders.
Bicyclists (and weed-whacker cyclists) ride everywhere. Sidewalks (which
are supposed to be verboten), shoulders of roads, right down the middle
of the traffic lane, in & out around stopped/slow traffic, etc. Many
insist in riding *against* the traffic flow - which, in Illinois, is illegal. The law is walk on the sidewalk and if there is no sidewalk
walk on the edge of the roadway facing the traffic. Bicycles are not to
be ridden on sidewalks and should be ridden on the right edge of the
roadway in the same direction as traffic.
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Season with salt and pepper.
RECIPE FROM: The Back of the Box
RUTH HANSCHKA wrote to DAVE DRUM <=-
They're starting to turn up here too, or at least the rental scooters are. They tried the bikes. No joy the first time.
I wonder why not? Perception maybe?
No idea. There's been a scooter sitting in the same place by a local university for weeks. No one's made use of it.
I've ordered a fold-up battery powered mobility scooter as a holiday
present for my sister-in-law .... an advert on my "Magic Jigsaws" game showed it and I chased the link. I wonder what will show up for just
U$85 + shipping. Normally those sorts of scooters start around U$750.
No idea. I could use one of those in the grocery store myself, if it's
any good.
That, or no one's dumb enough to ride on on main roads with no shoulders.
Bicyclists (and weed-whacker cyclists) ride everywhere. Sidewalks (which
are supposed to be verboten), shoulders of roads, right down the middle
of the traffic lane, in & out around stopped/slow traffic, etc. Many
insist in riding *against* the traffic flow - which, in Illinois, is illegal. The law is walk on the sidewalk and if there is no sidewalk
walk on the edge of the roadway facing the traffic. Bicycles are not to
be ridden on sidewalks and should be ridden on the right edge of the
roadway in the same direction as traffic.
Ugh. Couldn't get away with that here. Too many ticket-happy cops around.
Title: Betty Trucker Roadkill Helper
Add a half cup of the Sauce Mix and combine well. Cover
the skillet and simmer until the pasta/rice/potatoes are
cooked to desired doneness.
Season with salt and pepper.
RECIPE FROM: The Back of the Box
Don't see much around here but well-deteriorated deer, flat squirrel, not-playing possum, and butyl mercaptin generators.
On 12-17-21 23:55, Ruth Hanschka <=-
spoke to Dave Drum about e-BICYCLE <=-
Bicyclists (and weed-whacker cyclists) ride everywhere. Sidewalks (which
are supposed to be verboten), shoulders of roads, right down the middle
of the traffic lane, in & out around stopped/slow traffic, etc. Many
insist in riding *against* the traffic flow - which, in Illinois, is illegal. The law is walk on the sidewalk and if there is no sidewalk
walk on the edge of the roadway facing the traffic. Bicycles are not to
be ridden on sidewalks and should be ridden on the right edge of the roadway in the same direction as traffic.
Ugh. Couldn't get away with that here. Too many ticket-happy cops around.
Title: Betty Trucker Roadkill Helper
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