Have you ridden your ebike in the rain or are you a fair weather rider?
@thedutchwoodworker3472
5 жыл бұрын
Bolton Ebikes whe always drive our Emtb’s in the rain no problem at all Kenevo 2018 Levo 2019
@c4CHIN
5 жыл бұрын
Does the water “permanently” damage all the electrical parts that are not protected ?
@Area13ebikes
5 жыл бұрын
Possibly, depends on what gets wet.
@powertuber3.047
5 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention the battery, mine has the on/off switch on top.
@fredbissnette3104
5 жыл бұрын
i ride in snow rain hail sleet or heavy fog i have an ultra motor europa and have no issues
@robertmeadows1657
5 жыл бұрын
I once went through a deep puddle with my prodeco outlaw rear hub motor bike. It started acting hinky. I could propel myself only by turning the power switch on and off. Then later it wouldn't respond at all. While staring at it in my living room later it suddenly took off, wheelie ing into the kitchen. Made a heck of a racket.
@1puppetbike
4 жыл бұрын
I had the same thing happen with a potato gun. Don't ask..
@robertmeadows1657
3 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty funny.
@dickflinghammer58
2 жыл бұрын
Polterbike😬
@michaeljohn7467
2 жыл бұрын
Everyone e bike tells you to never go through a puddle deep enough for motor to go through, check all puddles out first if they seem to be deeper, also dont go so fast that you cant stop in time to check out deep puddles, if to deep n you cant go around go back
@nickhersheys2706
2 жыл бұрын
I had the exact same issue of the motor cutting off while riding in the rain last night. I'm switched the battery off and on and would run fine and would shut off again for 3 more times till I made it home. The possible cause is the BMS shuts the bike off as safety mechanism. I park my bike in my apartment so I guess my bike. Will test Tonite with a fully charged battery. What happened in your case is you probably left your bike ON and when the BMS dried it activated the bike and did a self wheelie to your kitchen. Your bike might have been hungry.Probably your throttle might have got stuck too.
@shaneweightman
5 жыл бұрын
Surely they should weather proof stuff that is gonna spend most of its life outside , crazy that you have to go to all this hassle , they should make these things water proof from the word go
@KaneLono
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe.. but I'm thinking most people are not really into riding in the rain? I've never really ridden any of my non electric bikes in the rain. Not on purpose anyway. It's always too cold and miserable. I think it's okay for a "waterproof" ebike to be more of a niche market. Save the rest of us the expense. Cuz it will be much more expensive to build a waterproof electric bike. And its transportation so water-resistant would not work. E-bikes are too heavy to get stranded.
@henrikpettersson2886
4 жыл бұрын
shaneweightman agree. It should be as waterproof as a normal bike.
@OneIroNauT_1
4 жыл бұрын
Shaneweightman- I agree completely. With all of the Kickstarter and Go fund me campaigns, they put alot of talk into starting a movement, making these an actual form of Transportation, a way to go green and save the planet, etc., But in the end they just try and carve out a niche cult market or following, then attach proprietary Batteries and Controllers, to increase price and screw the consumer on upgrades. They do very little to make these more affordable, durable, or convenient. I'm sure they (manufacturers and companies) could come up with the best battery pack and connector to use universally, The Voltage and Watts could be geared into those specs, making back up batteries and upgrades easy. You ever try buying a back up battery from Rad or Sondors? Almost always out of stock. They can hardly keep up with their new bike supply, so why worry about current customers. Customer service directs you to the Facebook cult communities to "Find " one for sale there. Stream lining would bring down cost for every one, and make waterproofing and durability more achievable. But e bikes are about market share and the next years bike. They run these companies like they are selling Cellphones, not a mode of reliable transportation. Which in turn makes it impossible for regular riders to do anything but use the Ebike as a novelty. It's to bad a bunch of shitbag Capitalists got ahold of it. Ruined it before it had a chance to get started. Just like Electric Cars, it's become about making people pay continuously, to "Super charge" or keep functions. Rather then make safe affordable, Green, Planet Saving Transportation. Very Sad. They could make Electric Cars for 10k or less if they wanted. The ability is their. But it's never been about going green has it!
@exgenica
4 жыл бұрын
I've seen a few of the really cheap bikes with what I thought was superior design for riding in rain than much more expensive bikes; *no* mid-wire/exposed connectors, rubber grommets around wire entry points to controls/sensors, all the wiring coming out from the bottom of frame elements (rain won't be driven into them but splashing *could* let some water in), and partial sealing on the wire exit points from the frame providing additional protection from any splashes (rubber shields fit to the holes and a neat cut to allow the wiring to exit without leaving a gaping hole. When provided on one *$300* ebike, even the USB port had a seal.
@exgenica
4 жыл бұрын
You have to also watch out for FAKE CLAIMS of water protection. They are unfortunately more common than I had expected. See my comment at kzitem.info/news/bejne/265vyW2NrGKnoKQ&lc=Ugz4QOI_O6sUtQfsG2R4AaABAg I've seen even expensive gear make absurd fake claims about water protection, and I never trust the "IPxx" specification/claim anymore without first looking at the product. I've returned junk for false claims and told them their advertised specs and claims were "misleading".
@darrents44
4 жыл бұрын
I think all e-bike should have a good level of water resistance after all they are not for indoor use..
@jub8891
3 жыл бұрын
i like to ride mine around the living room
@Joetron5xOverload
2 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@snickerz5810
2 жыл бұрын
@@jub8891 🤣😭
@ernestmurphy3898
Жыл бұрын
Early ebikes have no water repelantcy, newer ones do have some. Ebike manufactures are not making submarines.
@joel3683
Жыл бұрын
@@ernestmurphy3898 still doesn't mean that there should be a lack of waterproof e-bikes out there. If people want it they should be able to get it. And there is definitely a market for that. Think of the food couriers.
@brochman8307
3 жыл бұрын
Like the bag and band idea. When i installed a BBS02 just recently i used Self Amalgamating tape (self fusing tape,Cold tape depends where you live to what it is named) on all the connections, this tape lasts for years and i used it twenty years ago when working for a Satellite company for outdoor electrical connections and have used it since for any outdoor wiring e,g Boats and it has never let me down.
@PastorX.Official
5 жыл бұрын
Mine is water resistant parts. Been riding my ebike in the rain, ice and snow. Still working like when I bought it. Obviously I do keep my bikes in top condition to obtain best durability.
@wallyd8160
4 жыл бұрын
What brand electric bike do you have?
@monkee20
3 жыл бұрын
I was gonna ask the same thing
@PastorX.Official
3 жыл бұрын
@@wallyd8160 just diy ebike. Less hassles to keep up with 😁
@gabrielescobar2384
Жыл бұрын
@@PastorX.Official what kit would you recommend ?
@PastorX.Official
Жыл бұрын
@@gabrielescobar2384 you can get any kit, just follow instructions of disassembly of motor for greasing it properly to keep moisture out. Check rubber seals as well, and keep everything running smooth. There are many good kits out there today. Just make sure you have a great battery 🔋 😉
@jamesoren7238
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, had my BBS02 almost 2 years now, riden in quite a bit of rain on my commute, no problems. I did however start off assuming that it wasn’t really water proof, so all my connectors have some silicon grease in them, under heat shrink with electrical tape at the ends (I don’t like the sound of that melts stuff - I’ve definitely unplugged anough connectors over the last 2 years to know I personally would hate that). I also used tape along the seals of my battery, and a bit of silicone sealant around the motor casing. I assume water can still work it’s way through the crank if you give it long enough, but for normal riding it’s fine to check and re-grease that when cracking open the motor every other month to check on wear (I highly recommend doing this - not only so you can keep on top of things, but also so if you have to swap out the clutch or nylon gear or whatever far from home you know exactly what to do). In general bikes don’t like riding in the rain, and you have to take care of them afterwards to prolong their life... basically an ebike is the same. If you’re thinking an ebike is less maintenance, it’s really not - it’s a normal bike with extras
@exgenica
4 жыл бұрын
_James Oren said, "(I don’t like the sound of that melts stuff - I’ve definitely unplugged anough connectors over the last 2 years to know I personally would hate that)"_ Assuming you don't have enough wire to just snip oout the connection, or can't deal with redoing the connections entirely, I've found that the insulation cutting section of a cheap wire crimping tool makes shorter work of removing the shrink tubing from shrink-wrapped connections. Also a lot less likely to cut myself using an X-acto blade or something like that. Once I've gone over the shrink tubing a few times and cut it into a few ring-like sections, I've found it fairly easy to snip off those small sections with a precision diagonal cutter. However, the shrink-wrapped connection has to be able to be separated from nearby wiring and objects so you can rotate the crimping tool around the shrink wrap to cut it.
@michaeljohn7467
2 жыл бұрын
I rode non ebikes many times in the rain n so have many other people, but when it really rains heavy ya i dont do it unless i have no other choice
@cooloutac
2 жыл бұрын
holy crap is that the type of maintenance I have to do!?!? lol
@wardaddy6002
Жыл бұрын
If anything they're more maintenance because you wear out tires and brakes faster.
@SuperTerryBull
3 жыл бұрын
The best advice ive seen is given out on this channel ,not just with one video but with multiple videos
@megaady36
4 жыл бұрын
So I can buy a £5000.00 motorcycle that has far more electrical connections and is 100% viable for UK rainy weather but I can't buy an E bike of the same cost that will survive a wet ride home - not merchantable quality then.
@simony2801
3 жыл бұрын
You have a point.
@delphisrichard5279
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, }
@cryptokids3760
8 ай бұрын
I have been using these screens for years now in rain, snow, or shine. I live in Oregon and am a daily rider. Never had a problem
@FlyingFun.
4 жыл бұрын
I just built my first ebike, I put the controller and all the connectors inside a 2l pop bottle with the bottom cut off, rain runs down and off the bottom without and risk of running back up the wires and into controller. I also added a splash plate later on to stop water from back wheel getting in. I used simple throttle with no LCD for cheapness and more resilient to uk weather without it. So far so good and been caught in some heavy downpours.. I thought about heat shrink but figured the water would get in and be trapped which as you say is worse.
@CrIMiN8l
5 жыл бұрын
Good advice - I had a ktc display on my previous ebike and i covered it with a sheet of see through plastic and electrical taped it all the way round for a neater look.. Also did the same for the buttons. Now moved to bafang and am using another display and did the same thing. No probs..
@ferguson8143
2 жыл бұрын
If you use heat shrink just buy the heat shrink that has adhesive on the inside and your good to go and should use dielectric grease and that alone will keep water and moisture put and help with makeing better connections
@sg7392
2 жыл бұрын
There is a silicon sealing spray the army used on connectors that formed a protective clear layer. I left a connector in water over night opened it up and there was no water ingress. It was a spec military formula I have never seen it again but it must be around somewhere. Would be fantastic on e bike connectors, modules, battery cases etc. Cheers Steve from Aus. Used to be nicknamed spray on gloves.
@JohnSims3
Жыл бұрын
Try ACF-50 spray
@diskgrind3410
3 жыл бұрын
So, how long will it take for them to make a water resistant or water proof bike? Sounds like something that a designer would of done in the first place.
@jimj2683
2 жыл бұрын
They will never do it as long as people don't complain more loudly.
@davej3736
Жыл бұрын
I KNOW eh! I also have a motorcycle, and have been riding them since ‘69, and never had one affected by extended downpours or washing. E-bikes are NOT cheap either, so why did they not make them waterPROOF. We don’t all live in Arizona or California.
@RediscoveringDavid
2 жыл бұрын
love the rain soundtrack. This is one of your more soothing videos.
@mglmouser
4 жыл бұрын
Came in here from an EV perspective where some people keep asking me if I can charge it in the rain, thinking «well that's a dumb question» and BOOM, it's actually a thing on e-bikes?! I would have thought they'd have put some care on this. Almost makes me reconsider buying one. Guess first thing to be done on it will be RTV on the bafang motor and find a way to secure the screen of my projected purchase of a RadMini.
@vickipps6821
3 жыл бұрын
You can carry a roll of plastic cling wrap with you and wrap every thing, and connectors can be wrapped with self valconizing rubber tape it works well
@thetechgenie7374
Жыл бұрын
Most decent e-bike components nowadays are sealed. Yes early days displays and controllers were not sealed and could get water instead and of course corrode. Nowadays they seal them pretty much. Plus when I built them I put controller under seat where water doesn’t typically get in. Then do loops so water can drain out of cable but using water proof cables as well, so don’t have to worry about connections corroding. Plus use a waterproof sleeve over battery casing which is also water resistant. Then don’t obviously ride in heavy rain and dry bike once at destination, I keep a couple clean rags inside bag. Don’t leave bike outside when it rains, but also thieves. Doing this haven’t had rust/corrosion issues and been riding for years. Plus I service bike regularly like degreasing and lubricate regularly so everything runs smooth.
@wendygerrish4964
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I your main steed is an ebike, and it rains where you live, mud guards become essential too.
@paulschmidtke425
2 жыл бұрын
Ridden my bbshd homebuilt kit in torrential downpour many times, no problemo,,even fully submerged my bike on one occasion in a flooded causeway when I fell off , picked it up as quick as I could, but it was still under for probably 15 seconds ,once again no problem
@ramzy1013
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information I have power washed my bike. I'll be careful not blast the electrical areas
@thegee-tahguy4877
5 жыл бұрын
Love this channel. Very informative
@allanjack143
3 жыл бұрын
I use to bring a roll of glad wrap which I wrap around my whole bat etc
@ts8538
Жыл бұрын
There is also a product called "liquid electrical tape." It can be used alone or in combination with self-fusing silicone tape and/or shrink tubing. The liquid electrical tape is always the last layer. It is flexible and adheres very well.
@plasmar1
Жыл бұрын
conformal coating(take apart the electronics and make it water proof:P) and liquid tape(not a huge fan but maybe handy) maybe handy in some scenarios
@Gutowski1944
2 жыл бұрын
SWAGTRON EB 5 owner/commuter for over 3 years and I have biked through rain, snow, and dog attack with no issues whatsoever.
@exgenica
4 жыл бұрын
Tip: If you use silicone RTV/sealant that solidifies, be sure to use the kind that does NOT smell like vinegar as it cures. The acid in that type damages metal, solder-joints, etc. "Aquarium-safe" sealant should be OK but double-check you aren't scammed by counterfeit sealant from some sources. Acetic acid is released during the curing process of RTV sealant that contains acetoxysilane compounds.
@robizemgunreviews9745
Жыл бұрын
I have a e bike and been able to make it home in bad thunderstorms! Never corvered it up! I think i should start doing that incase it fails.
@OD99C
2 ай бұрын
I've been washing my radrunner bike with a hose for 4 years almost after every ride to get dirt and salt off, no problems, but stopped after the upgraded controller and screen.
@TheAlston19
Жыл бұрын
Very easy, very practical!
@cthumper6233
4 жыл бұрын
I recommend using dielectric grease on all connector plugs to waterproof them and protect them from any corrosion.
@Bigsmegma44
3 жыл бұрын
I did that to mine as well! Cheap insurance for $5.00!!!
@adgeebike9173
5 жыл бұрын
I've got the same kit that isn't waterproof and ride it through pouring rain here in Manchester UK and have had no problems whatsoever.
@pauleiwalsh
4 жыл бұрын
Adge E Bike Thanks for this. I’m in Manchester and thinking of getting one
@povlfalk-jensen4499
Жыл бұрын
Very well explained. Thank you.
@Knoppox
4 жыл бұрын
Have been using Juiced CCX for about 6 months now and have managed to keep it out of the rain
@holeshothunter5544
3 жыл бұрын
industrial supply companies (Grainger, atc) have heat shrink tubing with adhesive already inside. It activates from the heat that shrinks the tube, It is smooth until you shrink the tube. It was invented for military applications,. but is readily available.
@orbitaljellyfish808
5 жыл бұрын
In a pinch buy some bubblegum to use as sealant. Great vid!
@yeshuaifollow5045
5 жыл бұрын
OK MacGiver .........
@tripuallampudi7402
Жыл бұрын
As always, Kyle, very helpful tips and a great video ❤
@jimkinnoir6131
3 жыл бұрын
All my connectors have some Red rubber grease made by Castrol in them. Total waterproof
@taylored4u
3 жыл бұрын
Transporting the bikes - When bikes are on the rack and the battery is out how do you protect the connections from the rain
@davidmccarthy6061
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the only solution is tarp the bikes on the hitch if you are in a area of sudden showers or have a long drive.
@sbdr.1241
3 жыл бұрын
I rode my ebike thru rain, storms,hail (yes it hurts) sleet,snow, blizzard, since 2013 only problems i have is bad drivers with roadrage not weather.
@Media-oq9ux
Жыл бұрын
How good are the bike covers for carrying the bike on the rack? remove battery and screen of course but.......... Long trips through various states and rain will find you !
@WilliamCloud9
4 жыл бұрын
Been riding my Ebike in the rain for 3 years in Vancouver BC! I always store it inside no special precautions I have a bbshd unit with a shark battery pack all bought though Luna cycle
@Area13ebikes
4 жыл бұрын
Cool Bill! Glad you're taking care of your ebike. Storing it inside when you live in rainy conditions is important.
@BubbafromSapperton
4 жыл бұрын
Curious how you got your Luna, I'm in Vancouver too...
@user619tlsdca5
2 жыл бұрын
It is the turning on corners that is the most expected of failing. You have to slow down to 1 mph or the bike will slip and make you fall on side. Its happen to me many times until I JUST STOP TAKING CHANCES AND SLOW DOWN TO ALMOST COMPLETE STOP TO BE SAFE FOR BIKE AND MYSELF WHEN IT IS RAINING , EVEN AFTER RAIN STOPS THE ROADS ARE FILLED WITH PUDDLES AND SLIPPERY ROAD..
@RogerBY
5 жыл бұрын
I think I'll keep a couple baggies and elastics on my bike now. I got caught in rain once and I waited it out under a shelter have no fenders yet either. So ya I have water proof my bike for this summer.
@Area13ebikes
5 жыл бұрын
Simple precaution! Better safe than sorry.
@richardbailey2130
5 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions on protecting the battery contacts or a bottle type battery on the down to
@richardbailey2130
5 жыл бұрын
ON the bottle type...downTUBE! (Voice text often sucks even on an Apple product!)🤪
@jofus3604
2 жыл бұрын
E-Bikes r not made for the rain, common sense! Save a $50 UBER fee, fry a 2K+ bike...DUH? The big draw back of the heat shrink is that it will hold moisture in all the time and cause corrosion! Great post, lots of good tips.
@davidmccarthy6061
2 жыл бұрын
It is NOT common sense. My $50 FitBit can survive the shower but a bicycle I spend thousand$ on can't? Are all these designers idiots? Spend $30 on gaskets and charge me $100 more for the bike. THAT would be common sense.
@terryaqualad6779
3 жыл бұрын
I do all the time only in light rain never heavy. If it gets heavy I pull under somewhere so far no problems. I wrap all my wires in eletric tape. No problems I've been commuting almost everyday now, an I never run threw very steep puddles
@isthisoneunavailable
3 жыл бұрын
Is there any reason you couldn't add a gasket to that motor? It wouldn't waterproof it, but it would help for sure
@cyberstar251
3 жыл бұрын
are there tricks to improve the water-resistance of the motor itself? like adding silicone sealant around the seam of the housing? or would that not work?
@speedforce131
3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! That plastic bag trick might come in handy with my e-scooter some day!
@jimj2683
2 жыл бұрын
I had an ebike with a cycle analyst, a phaserunner controller and a gmac hub motor. All three components got damaged by being outside. The cycle analyst and the phaserunner are marketed as being safe in the rain, but they are not. And all three parts will collect condensation inside (the condensation seems to happen with the cycling of temperature throughout the day during winter.). It is basically trash. I would hope high-end ebikes like stromer etc are water resistant.
@themainthing3966
3 жыл бұрын
good stuff. excellent presentation
@lunalight1609
Жыл бұрын
You can use silicone spray to make your ebike water resistant
@karenpage6690
Жыл бұрын
How do you get the moisture out of the display
@WhiteDwarfVR4
Жыл бұрын
I was of the impression brushless motors are not affected by water. In particular I recall one video where someone has one arm of a modern drone underwater and the motor still respond perfectly. Other components of the device such as battery connections external switches etc DO need to be protected. Can you expand, elaborate elaborate and give your view on this scenario?
@robert71457
5 жыл бұрын
good advice!👍
@squidcaps4308
3 жыл бұрын
Go with water resistant in DIYs. It is much better than poor water tight. The latter will collect water but not let it out, water resistant has enough holes that water will drain out and the moisture can evaporate. A well designed water resistant cases can be submerged quite deep into water before the water level inside rises too high. You can control the ventilation holes and locations to prevent spray from all directions. You can also give it time, making the hole so small that even when submerged it takes some time to fill up, and if it is all but certain that the enclosure always has the same orientation towards the earth, air can be used to further protect it.. Fully water tight has to be fully water tight and its seals have to work years from now. Not a trivial task. There are many cheap electronics out there that get safer if you destroy their suppose water tight seal at a strategic location. Cheap solar LED lights that are often used in yards are the worst in this, as they also have to combat water as a gas being sucked in as the temperature changes... So, yes, a bad seals on a controller can cause it to draw water vapor in as it cools down. This is true with all things that warm up and cool down, a weak seal can appear to be water tight but once temperature is added to the equation... Storing things in a dry place when they cool down is a good idea.
@Mikeb8134
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Mikeb8134
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-vn5xk6cn7f You are not Area 13
@witch532
3 жыл бұрын
Howabout dielectric grease on the connectors and possibly inside the plugs-if able.
@thejoaolobo2758
Жыл бұрын
I own a sondor foldable with waterproof connectors and bafang 750w motor (shown on the video). I can assume that I can ride in light rain but I can't park in the rain and ride in a heavy rain am I right?
@smckinnon
5 жыл бұрын
Bolton Ebikes what about your controllers? How waterproof are they?
@freevideos051
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for info
@skip123davis
5 жыл бұрын
great video! i live in the pacific northwest. am i just screwed? i mean, not riding in the rain is simply not an option. it doesn't rain a lot up here, just all the time. why don't the bike manufacturers make the bikes rain proof?? i mean, i ride my bmw motorcycle in the rain all the time! it's the only option.
@pjanoo6973
5 жыл бұрын
If you use enough dielectric grease,liquid electrical tape, saran wrap, hydrophobic spray, and coil the wires to the motor and battery so the water doesn't travel upwards into the motor you should be good
@exgenica
4 жыл бұрын
If you use *confirmed* genuine BMW parts in your case, you're probably ok, but I've seen counterfeit motorcycle parts and a lot of aftermarket parts that are NOT sufficiently protected from rain even when they claim to be protected with an IPx7 or higher rating. We just can't trust the claims made by parts vendors. I've only had Honda, Yamaha, an Indian off-road bike, and some weird Czech street bike I had for a few years a long time ago for which I don't even remember the name. I mostly remember it was a constant challenge to maintain the Czech cause of parts issues, but it still held up in 30 inches per year of rain.
@jyy9624
4 жыл бұрын
NYC delivery guys work in heavy rain all the time on their bafang arrows
@davej3736
Жыл бұрын
FYI, if you purchase a 2019 Giant Toughroads GX-E, be aware it is NOT waterproof. They do not claim it’s waterproof, and there is no warranty. Mine was on the carrying rack on a highway, when it rained heavily for about an hour. It cost me $400 for a replacement LCD unit. If it even LOOKS like rain, I take the analog bike. To quote Kevin Kline in “A fish called Wanda”…dissaPOINTed!
@Yowzoe
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see this video. Wondering if it's based on older models and if the newer ones, like the latest Blackbird, are more protected and resistant to ordinary riding in the rain. I'm thinking about a Blackbird, I have q's about water resistance as I live in the PNW. I esp. am wondering about the motorcycle-style front fender, which is so far from the wheel. It seems that it would allow water from the road/trail to splash all over the rider, esp. at high speeds? Anyone have an idea about this? ty
@cooloutac
2 жыл бұрын
I doubt anything has changed because the motor, controllers and batteries haven't changed much. Unless he is using different models on the new blackbird. I'm not sure whether the battery is integrated or not makes any difference either since many people riding with DIY bikes and claim they ride in the pouring rain. I sure as hell am not going to chance it on my bike. lol.
@Yowzoe
2 жыл бұрын
@@cooloutac I think I’m gonna hold off on my E bike journey until things like this gets straightened out. I’m in no rush.
@cooloutac
2 жыл бұрын
@@Yowzoe even diy Is super expensive. I just ordered a cheap chinese bike and the brakes suck and the suspension fork is faulty. I'm gonna have to take it to a shop to be sure im devastated. Already I'm thinking I have to replace front brakes and fork. I regret the purchase. You have to spend at least 2k for something decent.
@Yowzoe
2 жыл бұрын
@@cooloutac Yeah, it’s sort of a no-win situation for me right now. I went down the rabbit hole with E bikes about a year ago. I figured the quality versus cost ratio is just not there yet for me. I think in a few short years, E bikes will likely be much better built and probably cheaper too
@cooloutac
2 жыл бұрын
@@Yowzoe Alot of the problems too is ordering direct to home when fedex literally has no regard for your package. I would of refused the delivery if I known the plastic pieces to protect the front tire roter was smashed to pieces and stuck in the axel. Or that the metal rod to protect the fork was broken off. Hell I don't even know what happened to the plastic front brake wedge. Even if I was to buy a $2000 aventon that comes with a zoom fork. I have yet to see an unboxing of that bike that didn't have bent fenders, literally, and one guy made a video about how his fork doesn't lock out and leaks oil. So it really depends on your area as well. I should have known better. When I lived in Queens, NY for 20 years I never had a single issue with UPS or FED Ex damaged deliveries. Now that i moved out here to South Jersey nothing but issues with damaged deliveries and here I am ordering an delicate ebike. DOH!.
@casparcoaster1936
3 жыл бұрын
Christ, I would never have thought of the clear plastic bag thank you dude I owe you I suspect I may have brain cancer (atypical stage 3 mengioma probably) and I sometimes forget crucial shit, and rarely think of a simple, creative ultra cheap solution to a serious problem... also chronic, which is why i need e infront (or behind or best mid drive) of my bike! I drink coffee, it helps.
@nathanaelszafranski3952
5 жыл бұрын
What about dielectric grease? Overkill or counter productive?
@michaelcliffe562
4 ай бұрын
I have a german made trekking bike that uses Bosch componants and I use it just like my motorcycle in all kinds of weather no problem. I don't expect my Honda CB 500 to stop working in the rain, so why should I expect differently of my E-Bike? Using common sense, I think any well made vehicle shouldn't have any problems operating outside.
@jamesloll4601
2 жыл бұрын
Every single E-Bike kit I ever bought? I used gorilla duct tape to cover all the wiring connections but never over the controller itself save it WAS in a case that is semi-water resistant and controller and lithium 48 volt 14 ah hour pack open to the elements. So maybe I got lucky because even heavy down pours didn't seem to affect my E-bike then later E-trike. The bag and with the wiring EASILY does lead water into the controller. I thought the BIGGEST thing he was going to say was NOT to plug your lithium battery in a downpour. Always get a big ZAP before but luckily I store my bike under some steps outside so rarely gets hit with rain outside unless the rain is almost horizontal and at work? Half way through the shift I bring it inside ONCE our lobby is closed. My problem is despite my cheap kits? Rain never has seemed to actually effect it so I only clicked this to see the possible problems... and after what he described how to waterproof your e-bike? I came nowhere near to what he was suggesting. Am I lucky or is his advice OVERBLOWN??? My word of advice? Yes water can cause shorts but I think it is a moot point with MOST kits because you basically have to SUBMERG the darn things. If my have ever acted up? Wasn't enough for me to actually notice and maybe covering my connections with gorilla duct tape maybe saving me from more headaches than I know if but on the same note? The BEST way to wrap electrical wires too! Even better than electrical tape! Downside? Gorilla duct tape does get enough of the elements? The glue almost turns into a powder when the bandages actually start coming loose. Good news? Takes YEARS.
@paulgallagher9234
Жыл бұрын
Display fine after downpour. Switch won’t arrow up from 0 though. Sun should dry out ? Switch won’t power headlight up. Wouldn’t power down at first, but improving. Did Sun dry first day, and bike ran full power assist 5 for half mile then I got flat and had to flip bike to fix. Since then switch still powers up Lectric 3.0 1 month old, but can’t arrow up from 0 at all. HELP
@RagnarokLoW
4 жыл бұрын
Hmm, it's a shame that the bafang motor doesnt have an O ring to it. it seems like it'd be an easy addition that would skyrocket the rating...
@diskgrind3410
4 жыл бұрын
why wouldn't they make it water proof?
@Yowzoe
3 жыл бұрын
no kidding. it's only a bicycle, ffs
@hemaccabe4292
3 жыл бұрын
This was really useful. Thank you.
@Area13ebikes
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@hemaccabe4292
3 жыл бұрын
@@Area13ebikes Have you ever heard of Day 6 bicycles? Have you ever reviewed them?
@skysurferuk
4 жыл бұрын
"Juliet"? Try Julet... :) Useful vid, thanks...
@Area13ebikes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@S-420
7 ай бұрын
Electrical tape around any connections will do just fine I do it all the time
@DanRC69
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a pain. I didn't realize e-bikes were so poorly equipped for wet weather. As my bike is left in the garden all night, i guess an e-bike would be utterly useless then. Cars and motorbikes have no issues with heavy rain, so i guess e-bikes still have some way to go before they're practical for all uses like a standard bike, and i was genuinely thinking about getting one - not now though.
@Area13ebikes
4 жыл бұрын
It's best to treat your ebike well and it will give you many more years ahead.
@KaneLono
4 жыл бұрын
People keep comparing bicycles to cars and motorcycles? I don't think they're in the same category as proper transportation because you can't take them on most freeways by law. The difference is pedals. If you're going to put pedals on something, and expect to keep it functional you have to keep the weight down. There are many things on cars and motorcycles that would not hold up to being drenched in the rain. They're all covered up with body parts (skin) which is heavy. But that's okay because you don't have to pedal them. I would say bicycles in general are mostly recreational. And whether or not they're waterproof is only a matter of cost. Ebikes are pretty new tech, obviously what will end up happening is if you want it for recreation you can pay less and invest in a waterproof $20 cover if need be. If you want it for weatherproof transportation you will pay more. I'm sure if you look around there are some more expensive "waterproof" e-bikes being made somewhere? Should you be able to buy a waterproof ebike for cheap? Probably not. Whoever is putting these things together are not going to be able to source waterproof components for cheap. So they're going to have to mod it themselves. That's obviously doable but labor-intensive. And even if you buy a more expensive waterproof bike that doesn't necessarily mean it's going to stay that way with time.
@mrblister8359
4 жыл бұрын
@@KaneLono ...the fun with MTB is going thru rain and mud paths and keeping fit. If your going to be on a road with a silent motor that can die doing 30/40 kilometers a hour in rain. good luck with that i would rather be on a motorbike other road users can see and hear you. On a e bike there are way more risks of a accident happening.
@KaneLono
4 жыл бұрын
@@mrblister8359 Like is said... "whether or not they're waterproof is only a matter of cost"
@mrblister8359
4 жыл бұрын
@@KaneLono ....motorbikes are 100 % waterproof and for the same cost of a midrange unwaterproof e bike you could have a decent motorbike. The point is if you dont want to pedal buy a motorbike or if you want stranded in the rain buy a ebike. or if you want to pedal just pedal a standard mtb and enjoy the mud and rain. I can't compare a motorbike to a e bike lol i don't think anyone is and a nice warm car vs a bike no
@davidmccarthy6061
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I came across this but wow, it is RIDICULOUS that an outdoor eBike can't handle any amount of water!!! Maybe that's why some eBikes cost $6K to 15K?
@jordancohen474
Жыл бұрын
We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. kzitem.infoUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!
@observingrogue7652
3 жыл бұрын
No Dielectric grease?
@DJRonification
Жыл бұрын
Whats wrong with a bike cape over the rider and bike?
@psully311
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Kyle, I plan to build a 36v ebike for spring/summer this yr. Im interested in the 36v 8.8Ah battery on your site, is it made with quality cells? Ive had great luck with LG brand 18650's for vape. Also do you have any insight of suggestions for a 26" hub wheel. Not looking for top speed as much a torque for hauling groceries once or twice a week 12mi round trip. Also Ive been drooling over the Rad Bike cargo bike Wagon, any thoughts on it? I know a lot of question lol {{{ edit: just for you series on how to, some of my questions may be answered }}}
@Area13ebikes
5 жыл бұрын
It is made with quality cells. If you're looking for hauling, you might want to consider something that can take more power though.
@paddypete1
3 жыл бұрын
i think!compare a petrol car to a petrol bike ,the bike could be faster,more economical ect,but compare an e/car with an e/bike the bike seems like a recreational toy,as a legit mode of transport i think a lot more has to be done on the E/SIDE to make it a viable purchase,and i hope it happens before i could use one
@pazevi
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I got caught in the middle of a shower with my e bike, and now the monitor was some water inside. The numbers of the screen are blurry. Can I still save it or do I need a new one?
@kiefergrossest4636
2 жыл бұрын
I really would love too build a fat wheel ebike
@kiefergrossest4636
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-vn5xk6cn7f is this the new scam your trying 🤣 I no speak English sorri
@AndrewGonzalesArtistry
5 жыл бұрын
There is now an Aventon Pace owners (and admirers) group on Facebook for anyone who is interested in either asking questions, sharing ride photos, or getting help with any issues that may arise. #Aventon #AventonPace #AventonPace350 #AventonPace500 #eBike #eBikes Group Name - Aventon Pace - Electric Bikes
@joegotillyoublow1834
4 жыл бұрын
Got caught in a sudden thunderstorm 5 k from home. Got totally soaked, water sprayed on everything, battery, controller and display. No ill affects afterwards. That was two years ago.
@1puppetbike
4 жыл бұрын
Sprayed every component with WD-40 when it came out of the box. No dumb LCD. Working bike kept outside. All good! Spray a couple times a year. Nakto!
@KaneLono
4 жыл бұрын
Pretty good info until you got to the part where you didnt cover the battery?
@Area13ebikes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Kane!
@RogerBY
5 жыл бұрын
The link on your youtube page to your website is broken fyi.
@Area13ebikes
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for pointing that out!
@larrywhite6298
4 жыл бұрын
I have an Addmotor M-360 e-trike that behaves well in the rain. Here in Middle Tenn. we have some fairly unpredictable weather and I ride my bike to and from work. I cover it with a trike tarp focusing on the electronics but not the motor. How can I protect that from the rain when I am inside at work?
@Area13ebikes
4 жыл бұрын
It's recommended to take it inside and out of the rain if you can.
@richardduke9788
3 жыл бұрын
So , people that haul their ebike on the back of a RV going 70 mph in the rain 🌧 and their bike bouncing on the back , are doing what 😳 to their bike ? ? ?
@rogerdemarteau4090
5 жыл бұрын
So I can’t wash my bike with a garden hose then ? Wipe down only ? Thank you
@Area13ebikes
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, prob not the best idea.
@PianoBlackTrimRep.
5 жыл бұрын
Electric bikes should be 100% waterproof just like cars. Some of the bikes cost $5,000+
@azmagaref
4 жыл бұрын
@Potwheelz What? I've driven my car through severe rain conditions with no issues, a flood is a disaster and you're dumb if you drive in it.
@exgenica
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, especially for the more expensive bikes. But it will require design changes like special cooling for the battery and possibly high-watt motors. I really don't like to have my lithium battery all closed off from ventilation so the design needs to allow that without letting in rain and splashes. Heat kills real-time battery performance and really stresses them and can shorten their life by a LOT (like getting only 100 charge-cycles instead of 500). The motor controller (which uses MOSFETS that often get VERY hot) can generally be mounted to any metal frame with a high quality thermal conductive medium to help move heat from the controller case to the atmosphere. Additional heat-sinking may be needed as well in the case of carbon fiber frames. This assumes the motor controller itself is designed to dissipate the heat generated by the electronic components inside of it. An overheated controller can shutdown riding due to overtemp condition or even destroy the controller...especially if a dirt-cheap circuit is used that has no thermal limiting protection.
@leighmonty13
4 жыл бұрын
Well yeah the money you pay for one you would think so
@1puppetbike
4 жыл бұрын
@Potwheelz it's a car, not a submarine!
@1puppetbike
4 жыл бұрын
@Potwheelz but they are on a submarine! ;'D
@redtobertshateshandles
4 жыл бұрын
Dry it thoroughly afterwards.
@umi.1498
11 ай бұрын
What about the battery my guy
@williamvan909
3 жыл бұрын
have a bike cover were ever you go in the rain in your saddle bags help full hint..... lol
@Mark-qv4bn
8 ай бұрын
Check the weather, right before you go riding. I got caught in a rainstorm once. Not good, I wont wash my ebike ever, let it get dirty.
@wallyblackler46
3 жыл бұрын
I ran my electric bike in the worst downpour nothing happened to my bike says my bike is waterproof maybe it is
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