E-bikes are a thing

[mattybfat]

Has anyone experienced shorter range with the colder temps?

Yes this is a thing.

 

[mattybfat]

Has anyone experienced shorter range with the colder temps?

Yes this is a thing

The performance line CX?

Correct

Get some time on a any bike with the new Bosch drive unit. On many rides recently I’ve swapped bikes with other riders. It’s not just my opinion that this is the preferred setup.

Agreed

 

[tonyride]

Has anyone experienced shorter range with the colder temps?

Yup. First winter I rode in Allamuchy I only got about 18 miles before I got the warning light (<20%). Normally I'll have at least 2 bars out of 5 of juice left after that distance.

 

[kidzach]

Has anyone experienced shorter range with the colder temps?

Absolutely. Also make sure to charge/store not in cold sheds/garages.

 

[teabagger11]

Never thought I have an ebike at the ripe age of 61 but health issues got me thinking
Changed my riding style to more gravel and enjoy it but miss tech single-track
Fast forward I've been riding a spez levo for the last 2 days and love it able to ride stuff I've been shying away from
Killer deal on the bike trigger will be pulled

 

[jdog]

Never thought I have an ebike at the ripe age of 61 but health issues got me thinking
Changed my riding style to more gravel and enjoy it but miss tech single-track
Fast forward I've been riding a spez levo for the last 2 days and love it able to ride stuff I've been shying away from
Killer deal on the bike trigger will be pulled

Welcome to the dark side.

Change out the tires for something more grippy and durable. Especially during the leafy season.

 

[JPark]

Has anyone experienced shorter range with the colder temps?

There are 2 things I do to help with this:
1. take the battery off the bike and charge it inside, then travel with it inside your car and attach it before you start.
2. get a neoprene sleeve and wrap it around your downtube where the battery resides. You may have to cut some notches in the sleeve to get it to fit around shock mounts.
Works just like boot gloves or a facemask for skiing.

 

[mattybfat]

There are 2 things I do to help with this:
1. take the battery off the bike and charge it inside, then travel with it inside your car and attach it before you start.
2. get a neoprene sleeve and wrap it around your downtube where the battery resides. You may have to cut some notches in the sleeve to get it to fit around shock mounts.
Works just like boot gloves or a facemask for skiing.View attachment 227176

To add to this
If you can't get your bike inside you can use seed starting mats wrapped around battery when stored in garage or shed.

 

[Norm]

Man, are we going to have a "Winter Shoes for eBikes" thread this winter?

 

[JPark]

To add to this
If you can't get your bike inside you can use seed starting mats wrapped around battery when stored in garage or shed.
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radiant heating for your plants!

 

[mattybfat]

radiant heating for your plants!

I'm honestly thinking about a 6x4 shed dedicated to ebikes. Insulate and heat. This way they stay cozy and fire isn't an issue on the house.

 

[Bike N Gear]

I'm honestly thinking about a 6x4 shed dedicated to ebikes. Insulate and heat. This way they stay cozy and fire isn't an issue on the house.

I've been had at least 2 ebikes hanging in my uninsulated shed since 2017. Never had a battery issue.

 

[mtn]

Key to cold battery storage is to never keep it below half a charge. Full charge is preferred.

 

[rick81721]

I have zero issues with ebikes and will get one at some point. But this was a new one on my ride yesterday in the Carlton preserve. Guy on an ebike smoking a cigarette. At least he was wearing a helmet!

 

[Bike N Gear]

I have zero issues with ebikes and will get one at some point. But this was a new one on my ride yesterday in the Carlton preserve. Guy on an ebike smoking a cigarette. At least he was wearing a helmet!

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Did you tell him he'd be more comfortable if he adjusted the angle of his seat?

 

[tonyride]

I think batteries in ebikes catching on fire are limited to those cheap Amazon variety. I haven't heard any ebikes from any of the mainstream bike brands going up in flames.

 

[Bike N Gear]

I think batteries in ebikes catching on fire are limited to those cheap Amazon variety. I haven't heard any ebikes from any of the mainstream bike brands going up in flames.

It will happen eventually. I'm not looking forward to when the insurance companies start jacking up our rates due to potential ebike fires.

 

[sundaydoug]

I'm not looking forward to when the insurance companies start jacking up our rates due to potential ebike fires.

Seems like it's already started...

New Jersey retailer suspects insurance cancellation is tied to e-bikes, e-bike service

WILDWOOD, N.J. (BRAIN) — Scott Chambers never made a claim for Zippy's Bikes in the five years he's been insured by Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association Insurance Company (PMA). While the rates increased somewhat, nothing prepared Chambers for the notice he received dated Sept...

www.bicycleretailer.com

 

[Ian F]

Unfortunately, risk-assessment managers at work.

It may be a case of hiring an architect to build a fire-resistant storage area for e-bikes or working out some way to mitigate the risk - It's somewhat inconsequential how realistic that risk actually is.

 

[tonyride]

I don't see the risk as being high with name brand stuff. Famous last words.