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Check out the "kick stand" on those bikes. I think fairings are the future. Put that on a fat tire bike and winter riding just became a lot more do-able.

I don't wear the hood because of the reasons you mentioned. I like the shower cap idea! I sweat like a pig in rain pants and jacket, more from the humidity then anything else. The cape doesn't have that problem. Some of the capes have an interior belt that will keep it from billowing, mine...

How many on this forum have heard of Rain Capes? A Rain Cape is a poncho that is designed to be used when riding a bike. It has a long front that goes over the handlebars and a short back so it doesn't get stuck in the rear wheel. If you have a rear fender these are the ideal way to travel in...

Wondering if you got the bike for transportation or recreation?

Check out Rain Capes. They are designed for riding a bike in the rain and do a good job of keeping you dry. The poncho type design allows a lot of circulation so you don't get wet from sweat.

The challenge with promoting e-bikes is the connection to recreation and sweat. This is what needs to disappear, I have gone 4 miles to my local Community College on a hot, sticky Maryland day and arrived fresh. Because I could park next to the building I probably sweated less then if I would...

In looking at the e-bike market and how they can be used I'm wondering if we are wasting money on these big batteries?? Is the typical ride more then 15 miles? While looking at e-bikes as transportation and not recreation I'm wondering if the batteries over 10ah are worth the investment. If you...

Park makes quality products, check out Craigslist and FB Marketplace to find a used one. I have one that has a sturdier base but it doesn't fold down.

This is a very well made bike. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Folding-Electric-Bike-52V-14ah-adult-eBike-500-1200W-USA-Motor-hill-climber-/281346279339 I have the motor on a 26" wheel and it rocks!

I just saw this, brand new to the market It says you can use a cassette. It appears to be a monster motor. https://lunacycle.com/double-gear-double-torque-motor/

I have used three geared rear hubs, one from ebikeling.com - 500W-750W geared with 7 speeds, a MAK 750W -1000W with a 8 speed, and also a 48V Bistro 700W - 1400W that can be ordered in any gear cluster or wheel size. . The Bistro is by far the best motor but is not cheap kits cost $700. They...

Transportation, not recreation. It was 92 degrees with high humidity today but an electric bike allowed me to go 15 miles without really sweating. We need to get people out of the mindset the bicycles are for exercise, the addition of a decent powered motor allows the bike to be used like a...

Costa Rica is working with private companies to provide cash incentives if you ride a bike to work three days a week or more. The big incentive is a quick ride to and from work. A 15 KM commute by car/bus can take 2 hours. The problem they see there that is also here is transforming the image...

What I would use is a kit. Find a bike you like and add this to it. They will put their motor on any rim. https://www.ebay.com/itm/282365465022?rmvSB=true Rated for a 320 LB rider and easy to install. It will move you with ease. I had one, sold it when I was in Costa Rica and ordering another...

I visited Costa Rica recently and found out they are really pushing people to use e-bikes. They have added bike lanes in San Jose and just implemented a change to the import tax that allows e-bikes to be classified as electric vehicles and be tax exempt. There is actually someone in their...

Ebikes will allow bicycles to be used as transportation, not just recreation. I like the conversion kits, allows to to convert any bike to Electric and are affordable.

Agree 100%

An option to consider; buy a regular tandem bike and have a nice conversion kit installed. I just got a 48V Geared 750W with 1400W peak kit and it ROCKS. FYI I'm 230 LBS and I tested it on some pretty steep hills on grass. If you get a new bike have it sent to the company and they will install...

Regardless you will enjoy your purchase! I checked the specs and you are getting a nice bike, have fun and be careful!

The guy who built my battery said the cells are designed to be used in cold weather - these are the Panasonic cells made in Nevada. They were tested in Michigan during the winter at three temps, 38F, 28F, 10F and duplicated what Pansonic had said: That the cells would perform like normal down to...