Duane and Jared discuss the ins and outs of riding an e-bike in the rain. What equipment do you need? How should you change your riding style? What do you do with your e-bike after the ride?
Your hosts are Duane & Jared, two e-bike enthusiasts from the Tampa Bay Area in Florida.
E-Bike Radio focuses on issues related to e-bikes and the e-bike lifestyle.
Episode links:
For Jared -- the definition of Gully Washer (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gully%20washer).
Some manufacturer suggestions for rain
Aventon (https://www.aventon.com/blogs/aventon_bikes/10-tips-for-riding-an-electric-bike-in-the-rain)
Blix (https://support.blixbike.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001340767-Can-I-ride-my-Blix-bike-in-the-rain-)
Evelo (https://evelo.com/blogs/learn/10-tips-for-riding-an-electric-bike-in-the-rain)
Ariel Rider (https://arielrider.com/blogs/blog/tips-for-riding-your-e-bike-in-the-rain)
Biktrix (https://support.biktrix.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052122871-Caring-for-your-eBike-in-Mud-and-Snow-)
Eahora (they recommend AGAINST rain) (https://www.eahoraebike.com/pages/faq)
Himiway (https://himiwaybike.com/blogs/news/ask-me-anything-5-answers-to-your-questions-about-himiway-electric-mountain-bike)
Jetson (https://support.ridejetson.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007608612-Does-it-matter-if-the-electronics-get-wet-)
Juiced Bikes (https://support.juicedbikes.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051212212-Can-the-HyperScrambler-2-be-ridden-in-the-rain-)
Magnum (https://www.magnumbikes.com/magnum-bikes-faq/)
M2S (https://m2sbikes.com/riding-requirements-restrictions/)
Pedego (https://pedegogo.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/205130387-Can-I-get-my-bike-wet-)
Propella (https://www.propella.bike/faq)
Qualisports (https://www.qualisports.us/pages/qualisports-frequently-asked-questions)
RadPowerBikes (https://radpowerbikes.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002193913-Riding-Within-Your-Ability-Off-Road-in-Wet-Weather-and-on-Hilly-Terrain)
Riese & Muller (https://www.r-m.de/en-us/service/faq/)
Sondors (https://shop.sondors.com/blogs/news/tips-for-riding-in-diverse-weather-conditions)
Sparkbikes/Jot Bikes (https://jotbikes.com.au/blogs/article/can-you-ride-an-electric-bike-through-the-rain)
Super73 (https://eu.super73.com/pages/frequently-asked)
Swagtron (https://swagtron.com/faq/ebike/can-electric-bikes-get-wet/)
Trek (https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/electric_bike_maintenance/)
Vela Bikes (https://velabikes.com/faq)
VoltBike (https://www.voltbike.com/help-center/article/if-washing-the-bike-can-be-an-issue-how-about-riding-in-the-rain)
Xtracycle (https://www.xtracycle.com/blog/support/wiping-down-after-riding-in-the-rain/)
General bike maintenance for wet weather
Bicycling Magazine: Riding in the Rain (https://www.bicycling.com/repair/a20024706/7-things-you-should-do-after-every-rainy-ride/)
Custom Covers!
Listener Terry G. mentioned he purchased a custom cover for his Radwagon display on Etsy. Searching for "[bike name] display cover" on Etsy comes up with solutions for lots of bikes. Here's one example we found (but have not tried) (https://www.etsy.com/listing/846589238/rad-power-bike-screen-cover?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=rad+power+bike+display+cover&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1&bes=1) Search for yourself, maybe there's a solution for your bike. Thanks, Terry!
Post-show notes (ideas from listeners or things we just forgot!)
Some manufacturers say the water resistance is only from the top down, and advise not to flip your e-bike over to clean it while it is wet!
Don't charge a battery that is wet, or that is still on a wet frame! (Thanks, Gwen S.!)
If you take your seat post out of your seat tube to travel, don't leave it open to the rain. (Thanks, Tim D.!)
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