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@chrisonabike Great points from both of you. I'll imagine a conversation with one of the many drivers at my delivery depot. "Err, Brian mate....can you spend 2 minutes considering the possibility that you might drive less and err...get your lazy arse into some permanent exercise, like feeling better and stuff...some planetary atmosphere might need your help? Oh, you'll have to dispense with thinking your small thing is a massive thing while cycling to work in the winter?' 'WTF you on about?' Most people know some of the debate. They deploy selective listening and irrationality, if the primary concern is convenience or money, or ideology, or whatever's floating their boat presently, whilst ironically harking for the past. I am currently in mock mode. It gets past the junk. Sometimes in the canteen I shout, "Cyclists are the best...." they love hearing the sentence it informs them they are in love with dissonace.

@Xenophon2 I"m pretty convinced that my solution is an MTB light and take my chances with the police (I'm in Austria where StVZO applies). Too many light reviews give good scores to lights that just do no put enough light where I need it. And give too much credence to safety features like dimming, dipping and beam cut off.

@andystow I'll second that, but only when used in a public place.

E-bike is an undefined term that is used by all & sundry as they see fit. That is not going to change anytime soon. It is often the use that is illegal, not the object. Words and context matter. Poor journalism and confusing legislation combine to muddy the waters.

@HoarseMann Mopeds no longer require pedals.

@Xenophon2 evo1700 from magicshine or hori1300 might be worth trying. I had the 1700 before it was stolen but hated the mount, the hori 1300 is great even though built quality by far not as good especially lupine or exposure but for 100 USD great deal, very good light and loads of power with the high beam!

@Pub bike Mason makes the Standard non-Integrale version of the Definition 3 that supports mechanical shifting. It's still internally routed through the frame, but not through the headset. So you don't get the super clean look, but it's not quite as costly. I recently acquired one of their SLR steel bikes and can attest to the high quality craftsmanship and attention to detail that sets Mason apart from the competition. Their bikes are truly exceptional. It's the best bike I've ever owned.

@Paul J one without brakes?

Too much time on my hands obvs!

@OnYerBike "illegal e-moto" should do it for the non-pedal variants and "illegal e-moped" if you want to get particular about those DIY conversions with pedals.