I'd like to buy an e-bike for wifey which CAN be used legally in Spain.
Whilst trawling the net on various official web sites, I seem to be getting confusing messages re the twist throttle side of things.
I understand that FULL THROTTLE twist grips are apparently already illegal in Spain and will become so in the UK as of Jan 2016.
However, although the British Electric Bike Association advises steering clear of ANY twist throttle bikes, I've read on one site that START ASSISTANCE twist throttles (up to 6mph) will still conform and be legal in the UK and Spain?
That's all wifey needs, start assistance........pulling away from junctions etc. She's not interested in full 15.5Mph throttle and is happy with assistance once underway.
Could somebody advise please and, if you know of such a bike sub £1000, I'd be pleased to hear of it cos Google isn't being my friend !
Thanks
Whilst trawling the net on various official web sites, I seem to be getting confusing messages re the twist throttle side of things.
I understand that FULL THROTTLE twist grips are apparently already illegal in Spain and will become so in the UK as of Jan 2016.
However, although the British Electric Bike Association advises steering clear of ANY twist throttle bikes, I've read on one site that START ASSISTANCE twist throttles (up to 6mph) will still conform and be legal in the UK and Spain?
That's all wifey needs, start assistance........pulling away from junctions etc. She's not interested in full 15.5Mph throttle and is happy with assistance once underway.
Could somebody advise please and, if you know of such a bike sub £1000, I'd be pleased to hear of it cos Google isn't being my friend !
Thanks