Are teens on e-motorbikes the ‘new Hells Angels’? Not so fast, boomers
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guardianTech
August 13, 2026 · 07:00
Experts say better regulation is needed but that bad press about ‘motorized menaces’ puts the wider ebike revolution at riskBeware, Americans: there’s a battery-powered threat cruising down beach paths, rolling up hiking trails and zipping along the streets of our cities.By now, you’ve probably seen footage on social media of teens racing down streets, popping wheelies and weaving around car traffic with reckless abandon. The Los Angeles Times recently dubbed them the “new Hells Angels”. Other news outlets have referred to them as “motorized menaces” terrorizing communities. Sounds scary. Continue reading...
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