really? hmmmAlthough in 1975 I got a job in Corsica selling the newspaper "France-Soir", I took a newly de-coked Solex 3800 on the ferry crossing to Ajaccio.
I have to say the 3800 was well able to manage Corsican hills!
really? hmmmAlthough in 1975 I got a job in Corsica selling the newspaper "France-Soir", I took a newly de-coked Solex 3800 on the ferry crossing to Ajaccio.
I have to say the 3800 was well able to manage Corsican hills!
Looking again at the VicRoads document that I cited previously, they define a Moped thus:In Victoria a Velo Solex is considered a moped and the motor assists pedalling, and they do not have to be registered.
I have used them for about 15 years and there has been a formal (written) Police or Court opinion has been given given in the past. A motorised bicycle is not a moped because the motor is started separately.( I think the Frankston police site is discussing a different variation of powered bike). A Velo Solex can only be started by pedalling.
I will try and find a copy of the opinion and post it. Ted
Ted is correct and in fact local Solex club member has had his bike tested and it meets the power requirements so no registration requiredIn Victoria a Velo Solex is considered a moped and the motor assists pedalling, and they do not have to be registered.
I have used them for about 15 years and there has been a formal (written) Police or Court opinion has been given given in the past. A motorised bicycle is not a moped because the motor is started separately.( I think the Frankston police site is discussing a different variation of powered bike). A Velo Solex can only be started by pedalling.
I will try and find a copy of the opinion and post it. Ted
He is correct. There are very few hills that need me to peddlereally? hmmm
The 49cc Velosolex's factory power rating is 0.8 bhp or 600 watts.
The State Transport bodies make decisions on the information provided.Well this is confusing. The club had a bike dump tested and we have paperwork acknowledging that the bikes do not require registration. I’m happy to hang my hat on something from vicroads which says it is fine
Someone, somewhere has signed off on saying those bikes having no more than 200Ws of power.I thought this was "settled" (post #26). Seems not...
Ian.
You trying to say something?really? hmmm
Are the "offerings" advertised as being legal though?looking at the offerings of new machines, it appears that the criteria for licensing the rider has moved to a "25kph" max speed in public places, the old 200W/250W limits have gone the way of the dodo in the shops with many on offer at 1kW, onward and upwards !!
A decade ago on the bike paths there were unregistered "Vespa" style electric bikes with tiny pedals that flew like the wind, the only rider input being wrist movement....
All very confusing, the VicRoads paper also suggests speed is a factor, and uses inexplicit terminology such as "likely".....
As usual, the consumer will get the kick in bum if the local constable interprets the rules to be not in your favour.
BTW, there are two 200W bikes here, they both attack steep hills but the batteries feel it if you don't pedal....
Bob
totally avoided, understandable in the light of State differences plus local interpretation....Are the "offerings" advertised as being legal though?
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how do say "tetchy" in Fwunch?You trying to say something?
why? Did you also ride a 3800 Solex in Corsica?
How would you know, you probably never owned one except maybe an old crapped out 50 year old one!
So I'll repeat: When Solex brought out the 3800 in the early 70's. IT WAS WELL ABLE to climb hills whether in France OR Corsica.
I can see why she was fined. That E-Scooter has no pedals and its only means of propulsion is the electric motor. Turns out that was one expensive trip for the school run.This just popped up on my feed regarding an E-bike offence in NSW.
They didn't mi$$ her, that's for sure.
The last sentence in the article sums up NSW's position on petrol engined bicycles.
Obscure rule sees Aussie hit with $2500 fine for doing the school run
A Sydney woman has received fines for four different offences totalling $2575 after being pulled over riding an e-bike.www.carexpert.com.au
Just had a closer look at the photo shown and I can actually see a pedal on the right hand sideI can see why she was fined. That E-Scooter has no pedals and its only means of propulsion is the electric motor. Turns out that was one expensive trip for the school run.