Riding an Electric Bicycle for a Ben Torah
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Question
Recently, I sold my car and I am interested in buying an electric bicycle to travel around the city, thus saving time getting home and avoiding the immodesty found on buses. I saw in "Orchot Rabbeinu" that according to the Stipler, it is not appropriate for a Ben Torah to ride a bicycle, and it is also written in "Chut Shani" that in Bnei Brak it is not appropriate for a Ben Torah to ride a bicycle. My question is whether this instruction still stands or if the reality has changed. I would appreciate an explanation. Thank you very much.
Answer
Shalom and blessings,
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi A. Fried, shlita:
It is permissible. One must adhere to safety rules, not ride at high speeds [more than twenty-five km/h], and wear a helmet.