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Rivian's TM-B electric bike

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188 points hasheddan | 4 comments | 22 Oct 25 18:00 UTC | HN request time: 0.614s | source
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legitster ◴[22 Oct 25 21:25 UTC] No.45675359[source]▶
So the interesting thing about this is the ... peddle-by-wire drivetrain? So unlike a normal e-bike, when its battery dies it turns into a stationary bike.

I love ebikes and generally like what Rivian does, but in a very competitive market it's hard to see the appeal of this.

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blamestross ◴[23 Oct 25 01:02 UTC] No.45677043[source]▶
This is an electric motorcycle with pedals. The presence of pedals that only-technically contribute to motion is a regulatory-dodge not an intended feature.
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1. intrasight ◴[23 Oct 25 01:18 UTC] No.45677132[source]▶
As long as it only moves if you're peddling, it passes the regulatory test.
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2. doctoboggan ◴[23 Oct 25 03:34 UTC] No.45677901[source]▶
I don't think this is true, class 2 e-bikes are allowed a thumb throttle up to 20mph
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3. intrasight ◴[23 Oct 25 04:49 UTC] No.45678254[source]▶
I stand corrected. I did not know that class 2 allows for throttle-only operation.
4. aidenn0 ◴[23 Oct 25 05:32 UTC] No.45678458[source]▶
This is a Class 3, so it needs pedals to hit 28mph. It also has a throttle up to 20mph for class 2 operation.