With this deal they DO pedal- as the piece says its "pedal-assist".

In my mind, probably a good thing, as any plug-in electric-assist transportation would be, especially any that encourages trail and bike use.

I'm a cyclist and not necessarily a fan of ebikes on the trails. There's one guy who cruises faster than 20 mph along Ship Cr Trail, without pedaling. Allow ebikes on trails and there will be more like him. But he seems pretty cool so ok.

Batteries keep getting better. Soon you'll just "Add a rear motor hub" to your bike, good to go. Plug in overnight. "Bike" over Powerline Pass, have a drink in Indian. Bird to Gird.

The Ship Cr guy's bike wouldnt "meet federal requirements". It is quiet though, stealthy. Mostly just tire noise so it can be surprising when he cruises past.