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Electric Bikes: A Less-Polluting Option For Commutes & Errands In The “New Normal”
(cleantechnica.com)
this post was submitted on 15 Oct 2023
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"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.
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In terms of gear, a waterproof shell and pant shell if its pouring. Usually downpours don't last and I can just wait 10 mins though.
Change of shoes + socks at work.
Waterproof shoes and merino wool socks are my go-to.
But can the electric bicycle handle very wet conditions?
Yeah. My bike has Bosch electric drivetrain and they're designed for it. The bike share ebikes where I live are also Bosch electric drivetrain and sit outside exposed to the elements just fine. Downpours no problem at all. I just wouldn't submerge it. Although my friend accidentally submerged bike in floodwaters during a storm and bike was fine...
Snow/ice no problem too. Extreme cold it's great too although you may loose a bit of range, and I bring the battery inside to charge.
Awesome!
Most bikes are at least water resistant but if it's a downpour and I need to ride I'll opt to take my regular hybrid bike instead.