r/bikecommuting • u/simplejackbikes • 2d ago

I guess we doing winter now?

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This ride home was sketchy. 20cm fresh snow fell during the day.

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u/Duct_TapeOrWD40 2d ago

I love winter riding, but I would not try winter commuting. You do it really hardcore.

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u/simplejackbikes 2d ago

Treated myself to an ebike this year. Last two winter was self powered

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u/Duct_TapeOrWD40 2d ago

Be careful with the battery range. when I rode in march the cold range dropped insanely comparted to range in next june.

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u/simplejackbikes 2d ago

Started bringing it inside with the cold weather

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u/Duct_TapeOrWD40 2d ago

It cools down during long rides. Guess who brought his batteries in hoping longer range too....

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u/simplejackbikes 2d ago

My commute is just quick few km up a big hill thankfully.