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		Stedag 84 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rivian's TM-B electric bike It's a backup so that if you do lose power, you can still pedal home. Major pain to pedal an 80 lb fixed gear bike, but This is standard on ebikes and doesn't contribute much weight or cost in itself.

jodrellblank 83 days ago [–]

> "It's a backup so that if you do lose power, you can still pedal home."

The pedals are not connected to the chain or wheels, it's surely a legal dodge to pretend it's a pedelec not a motorbike.

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