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I considered a step-thru or mid Gazelle but if I ever want to upgrade to an external extra battery only the step-over models can be upgraded. Also they only had the step-over in my size at the LBS so that settled it.

If any Canadian neighbors want to use my US address to register your bike hit me up.

Just for fun I thought I would see where the hot spots are on my bike. I almost always ride in TURBO mode while commuting and I keep a medium/low cadence. It was about 0C this morning so nothing it getting too hot. The only real surprize was not seeing any heat transfer to the frame. I...

"Peanut buttering" is for nylon gears of early Bafang motors and mostly people overpowering them? Peak was in relation to the assist setting and not a battery spec which is why I was challenging it. I am not trying to be difficult but if the advice is based on someone hearing about someone...

THe OP was about low RPM, not high RPM which in a ICE has different problems than overheating. Who says peak is just for a burst? Class 1/3 mid drives are designed to provide assistance. Properly designed they shouldn't be able to heat up enough to damage themselves and or they have over...

Mostly, yes. Most of my miles are commuting a straight road with very minor hills. Unless I want the extra exercise I usually ride in Bosch TURBO mode between 20 and 25 MPH and the gear at or near the highest (Enviolo gear hub is continuously variable so I don't know if it always at the...

Just ride and don't worry. A properly designed bike will be fine. Has anyone actually had a mid drive motor melt?

I don't expect the bike frame to be air tight so no explosion.

To complete this thread, I ordered the rainlegs from clevercycles. They are pretty much exactly what I wanted in my head. They are made in China but good materials and construction. I got the fully reflective ones. This morning it was 27F degrees (about -3C) so I thought I would try them out...

Yeh it didn't fit my use case. I really didn't like that you had to have the key inserted to ride the bike and then you always had to take the key with you. It is the same key that removes the battery.

Yes, I do 40-80 charge at least when I remember to unplug it. Most days it is a 10-12 miles commute so the use is predictable.

As others have pointed out you just turn it until it magnet magic happens. Not a big deal and MUCH easier that trying to use a Bosch plug.

Just this past weekend I ripped the plastic shell off it and threw the metal bits into the bucket to recycle. No going back now.

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...