John Socks on Nostr: I'm surprised that there's a second wave of surprise about e-bike risks. Down in ...

I'm surprised that there's a second wave of surprise about e-bike risks. Down in Orange County California they were quickly adopted and then quickly discovered to lead to a lot of Middle School injuries.

"In 2022, e-bikes were linked to 24,400 emergency department visits. Injuries from e-bikes increased 21% between 2021 and 2022."

"Common causes of e-bike accidents include rider inexperience, reckless riding, blind spots, and mechanical failure."

Parents buying, and kids just taking off.