Illegal e-bikes reaching speeds of more than 100 kilometres per hour

[Franco Cozzo]

I've got to admit, these e-bikes have raised my interest, especially one that can do over 100km/h, would be fun to take along the Tullamarine Freeway

The electric bicycle market in Australia is booming with sales up a staggering 800 per cent in five years.

But the popularity of e-bikes has highlighted a riskier trend — illegal modifications that allow the bikes to reach speeds of more than 100 kilometres per hour.

Australia's peak industry group, Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA), is now lobbying federal and state governments to review the regulations.

It believes lifting the 25 kph maximum assisted speed — the lowest in the world — would ultimately increase safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-...rise/100318382

I think its a bit nanny state with the ridiculously low speed limit on these things,

Has anyone got an e-bike or experienced these people out on their travels? I come across some when I was in Brisbane walking along the river in South Bank.