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I can't imagine a 3kW bicycle to be legal anywhere. here in Europe you'd need an A1 license for it.



Fwiw you wouldn't ride around town at 3kw, that would be ridiculous and dangerous. The default power level is "1" (out of 5) which assists with around 180-250w.

Fun trail bike though (helpful on the uphills, for someone who doesn't typically enjoy that part).


In BC, Canada, there is a maximum motor power limit of 500W for e-bikes. I am not sure if switching (or locking?) the e-bike to power assist level 1 would qualify.




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