The crash came less than two weeks after another fatal e-bike crash involving a 14-year-old boy in Sheboygan. For Milwaukee rider Jason Sterling, known as “JBird,” legal e-bikes can be a fun and efficient way to explore communities and travel around town. Higher-powered e-motos can travel much faster — some reaching 40 mph or more — and may legally qualify as motor vehicles or motorcycles requiring registration, licensing and insurance. Watch: Sheboygan bike shop owner, e-bike enthusiast stress safety after teen crashesSheboygan bike shop owner, e-bike enthusiast stress safety after teen crashesMany higher-powered e-motos either lack functional pedals entirely or use motorcycle-style foot pegs, making them operate more like motorcycles than traditional bicycles. Children’s Wisconsin recommends children under 12 not ride e-bikes, e-motos or e-scooters and says helmets should be worn on every ride.