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I had hoped that the BBC were less prone to this but it seems not

https://share.google/MAgr0UgJF92NWcOW q" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Electric bike capable of over 100mph seized in York - BBC News https://share.google/MAgr0UgJF92NWcOWq

 


 
Posted : 22/12/2025 4:12 pm
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9yd1xk9d7o

Capable of 100mph... in the same way as a brick is, maybe.

 


 
Posted : 22/12/2025 4:38 pm
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How did they deduce that - lift the wheel off the ground and see how fast the speedo said when they span it up? In fairness I'd imagine coppers aren't that familiar with wind resistance being related to the square of speed.....


 
Posted : 22/12/2025 4:48 pm
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LOL that bike would never get anywhere close to 100mph.

Wait till they hear about the electric car that can do 160 or more, and what F+MA means.ย 


 
Posted : 23/12/2025 2:06 pm
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Posted by: sirromj

Capable of 100mph

Any bike is capable of 100 mph if you have a big enough hill.


 
Posted : 23/12/2025 2:36 pm