Trek limits speeds on e-bikes and e-MTBs
July 27, 2026
Trek Bicycle announced Monday that all electric mountain bikes it sells will be class 1, be limited to 20 mph assisted speed, and will not have a throttle.
Other Trek e-bikes, for use on pavement or paths, will be either throttles or pedal-assist. Bikes with throttles will limit assistance to 20 mph and bike with pedal assist will be limited to 20 mph or 28 mph, depending on the model.
“These standards strike the right balance between delivering the benefits of electric bicycles, respecting shared spaces, and protecting the trails and paths riders depend on. Bicycle Retailer


