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Except it isn't. It's only understandable because you spent your entire life using it. It is finicky to adjust and needs constant attention. It is vulnerable to damage. Using chains is greasy and needs frequent cleaning and maintenance. Try using a belt drive and IGH for a while. WIth...

I don't know why I didn't think of this first even though I envisioned something like this in my head. Dunno leather but a quick google found some options: https://www.clevercycles.com/rainlegs-rain-chaps.html I think something like that might take the chill of the wind off my legs.

That's a great idea. I think after this thread I will use the wind pants, your trick is a good one. And also get a larger winter high viz jacket to fit over extra sweaters and layers.

Not really. It's more about the bikes. or extreme riding in cold. I am asking more for ideas for every day commuting in normal clothes, especially for something easy on/off for my legs. The special warm clothing is fine except I don't want to have to change clothes twice a day at work. Thanks

EDIT: There's many good ideas for special cold weather clothing but I want to wear normal office clothes while commuting and have something easy to wear on top. I have zip off wind pants but even that gets tedious twice a day. The idea of the greaves, a windproof shield I could attach with a...

they stop when they see something coming and then go when they see it's only a bike. also bad road design with such a huge intersection.

I saw him weaving as we were about to pass and thought it odd since he had that big rear view mirror. I didn't see it was a selfie stick until I passed. And yeh, I have done occasional Chad selfies while riding but only when the trail is clear. mostly for embarrassment and not for safety but...

So the Schwalbe "Energizer" (??) tires are fine for commuting. But on weekends I like to do rail trails with some gravel, etc. Compared to the Vado 4 tires that went over gravel much better these seem to kick the rocks to the side or the wheel will jump a little. I would like to get something...

This dude, doing a bit of weaving on the trail yesterday.

10 miles round trip, not very hilly. shoulders for half, the other half I take one of the 2 lanes on a low traffic road. I thought I had a video of the whole ride but here's the last bit coming home literally seconds before a storm

Different use cases. If you are optimizing range over comfort and convenience fine. For fun rides it's easier to risk a flat. 90% of my miles are commuting instead of the car. I have about 5 pounds of pyrex in my lunch kit every day I am not going to sweat a few ounces in a tougher tube if...

That's fine for you and I agree everyone should know how to fix a flat. But even if you know how an ebike is usually a lot heavier and maybe more difficult to do than normal. And for most of us the added power means not worrying about rolling resistance or weight. If you can avoid the flat...

You guys are still missing my point. I am not drawing a conclusion based on a 5 minute google search. I am asking if anyone has ever experienced or heard of a battery fire from a UL/CE certified brand. I want to gather some anecdotal evidence. Yes I do have a belief that the name brands are...

Sure it could if you crack it open or put it in a fire. My question is more to the normal use do the better quality and safety certified batteries and bikes have any real life fires? In the few cases of fires were they said or you could try to see what brand they have been the cheaper off...

Does anyone know of any battery fire in a Bosch or other name brand UL certified battery and charger?

I haven't done it yet but I did watch some videos to be ready. you pop out the shifter cable, take a little tension off the belt and then remove the axle bolt. Installing is the reverse. No wrestling with greasy chain or derailleur.

Good to know. I didn't like the idea of programming your cadence and the computer shifting to match as it was explained. The LBS only had a small so I didn't ride it.

I went through the same thing. It's too bad they didn't have a belt drive and manual IGH version of the Vado 4. I had a Vado 4 before and would love the same bike with a belt. I went with the Gazelle Ultimate 380+

That's a nice bike. I almost got one when I was upgrading my Vado 4 but I was wary of the computer controlled shifting. I know that concern might be silly when buying a computer controlled e bike but the belt drive and IGH was already new enough for me. I went with the Gazelle that had the...

Has anyone burned out a motor on a Vado or Gazelle? The Brose and the Bosch seem to be well designed with plenty of metal to dissipate heat I haven't heard of any trouble for the motor. Wearing out the 11t and the chain is a problem. I did that on my Vado last year with about 2000 miles. I...