How to NOT be Miserable Riding your eBike in the Cold 🥶
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- My tips on how to ride a bike in the winter, all gear linked below! (In order shown)
My helmet - amzn.to/3StSBrB
Another option - amzn.to/3DzVeUw
Balaclava - amzn.to/3BNfArS
My heated vest - amzn.to/3RQK0it
My favorite fleece - amzn.to/3qMawxJ
Heated gloves - amzn.to/3SeIOVQ
My winter shoes - amzn.to/3xsmsbt
Visit my Amazon page for links to my favorite gear, builds, & more!
www.amazon.com...
Disclosure:
Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you purchase with my link I can earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
PayPal tip jar - www.paypal.com...
This is one of the things that surprised me when I first got my ebike. Even in August on a Sunny day, a cool breeze combined with the speeds on the bike really can make it uncomfortably cold.
Actually pedaling warms you up too.
@@dnbqup I'm always pedaling but in Canada that's not enough sometimes depending on the wind.
Yup , got the shivers , could not get home fast enough , since I am in the Country!!
They make heated Clothing. Get a Vest, Gloves, Hat all heated. Nice Thick Socks and Winter Boots. You will be nice and warm. You would only need to put it on the low settings as moving around will warm you up.
Also might want to get different tires for the winter conditions. I picked up a set of tires with spikes. Absolute must for commuting on steep icy hills like I do in upstate NY.
This 100%
@foggy do you have a link for spike tires that won't fall apart after twenty miles
@@jamesmetcalf6591 I ride a fat tire bike so I went with the dillinger 5's. Spent more then I wanted to but I've had no issues with them so far. Around 800 miles from last winter. I feel like they have held up better then my big smoothie summer tires
@@foggy561Do you have problems going downhill or uphill on steep hills? Curious on how you'd approach that during winter.
as a daily commuter, it's pretty easy to ride in the cold: thermal battery cover (to get more out of your battery), thermal layers under your clothing + wool socks, thermal face mask, windproof coat with fleece, + windproof mittens. Nice and cozy every ride.
I Use. 1 Thermal Underwear, 2, Scarf or Neck Glove, 3 Winter Gloves, 4 Glasses or Goggles, In Wet Windy and Cold also Leather Jacket and Waterproof trousers. UK 30-100F Year round 3 years bro
Not to forget the Dr Martins Boots
what about handle bar mitts/ cloves that stay on the bike??
Get a heated vest. Been nice and warm. They even make heated gloves.
If your concerned about your hands in the winter there is an easy alternative to gloves.
I use bar end hand guards/warmers.
They slip on over your hand grips and levers and velcro on the ones I have are made from the same material as a drysuit for diving.
Nice one @NPL Ventures,I was just researching the same stuff today. Gonna be my first Ohio winter with nothing but an ebike for my main source of transportation.
There will be uncomfortable moments but it’s completely doable!
This is terrible advice. You don't want layers you want to concentrate on removing wind and rain. If you're cycling your body will be warm otherwise. With lots of layers you will sweat like crazy.
Heated gloves, shoes, vest/jacket are cheap and easy to make DIY.
Tips, 1. thick socks don’t work as well, if the boots/shoes are crushing them down ie you need room in there to allow for the “loft”
2. overshoes/spats to keep out moisture and wind.
3. Mittens are always warmer than gloves, windchill is a factor and so is waterproofing.
4. Thermal leggings or ladies tights (I was in the army in the eighties, in German winters out on exercise for 3 to 4 weeks at a time, every night we’d get out of the days wet cold clothes into dry clothes to sleep, in the morning we’d put the cold wet clothes back on 🥶 try it some time it’s a world of pain (your socks and tights would usually have dried off in your sleeping bag)
My needed gear for winter is basically same as summer
The saddle on your Amazon page....does it provide any decent shock absorption? And do you use the moto-x tires in the winter? I was actually just looking at these this a.m. before I seen your YT post.
Hello! Does your helmet usually fog up when it's a bit colder?
I bought an ILM helmet, not exactly the same as yours, but I noticed yours has ventilation openings.
What are your experiences?
The manual that came with my ebike warned: Not for use below 50 F or 10 C because the battery will get damaged. So do we have to buy two heated vests and wrap one around the battery enclosure?
It should create some of it's own heat while you use it and stay warmish at least for short rides. Using the battery when it's been sitting in the cold is what's really bad, and putting it into a cold frame would suck out the heat quickly. I pretty much keep my entire bike inside at room temperature until I'm riding and it doesn't seem to lose range/voltage like when I've let it sit outside.
I live in West County Erie, PA and ride year round. I'm lucky that my commute to - from work is 1 mile each way, about 5-6 minutes ride time. I wear thermals under my clothing and use motorcycle gloves designed for winter use, as well as a rain/snow proof winter coat. I don't use a face covering since my trips are so short.
Anti-fog shield is critical in the winter. You'll be keeping your visor down and so you need to have a shield that does not accumulate fog from your breath
Thank you for doing this video I live in the same area as you but first winter with an pedal-assist Lectric bike. It's my main transportation and I'd like to ride year-round, but in the cold my eyes water, my fingertips get so cold it's painful even though I wear gloves and I have to wrap my head and neck with a thick scarf but my helmet does not fit. Hopefully the head hood, helmet and heated gloves with keep me enjoying my bike year-round. (Although I am disappointed that the battery drains so quickly - but there are other videos for that issue.) Thanks again.
Bro, thanks for the tips BUT my biggest problem that i am wearing eye glasses and I can’t cover my face with mask or full helmet it makes my glasses foggy???
I really hate gloves that are touchscreen compatible. They have thinner finger tips and not suitable for winter driving.
umm .. i live in Reykjavík, Iceland .. and you are complaining about a little cold?
A tip .. maybe ride a bike? like .. you know .. peddle? .. Because you are riding an electric moped there. I mean, you may call it a bike, but you are sitting there doing nothing .. so of course you get cold? I am commuting all winter here .. a sweater and gloves and its all set.
Dirt bike hand guards I imagine would help for keeping the cold air from your hands
I have a super light ski helmet from my old skiing days and I wear it all winter long when I ride. It is so comfortable.
But i want to be misserable. That's why i drive a bike during winter and i'm going into water during winter, so ye...
Could you ride on the sidewalk. As to not
Burden people in cars. T. Y.
You could put letters on your jacket
Saying" Burden Boy
I have bar mits on my handle bars and that helps out so much on the hands even with electric gloves (mind just broke) they also make shoe covers that will help with the wind and water on the laces
analog creates its own warmth but looks like a slick ride.
Hat part of jersey you from I’m from Monmouth county?
lol.. "pass the analog biker"
Okay but how fast can that bike go??
Just get a Heated Jack and Heated Gloves, and hat.
Dude sounds like post 10
Never could solve the frozen hand situation myself, heated gloves are a good option. I'm also looking at some rechargeable hand warmers, they sell them at home depot.
Bar mitts are nice.
Does the cold weather effect your battery? I thought it might discharge faster.
My manual said don't use the ebike below 10 C or 50 F because the battery would get damaged.
Somebody must make a windshield or fairing. I used to ride my motocycles all winter in Wisconsin, seldom needed my electric vest and gloves. I'd expect a windshield to cut 10% in battery range.
in the winter i wear straight up knee tall Muck Boots, its hard to keep your feet warm, they work
I just moved to somewhere with winter been commuting to work on a Bbshd modified 36-100v controller for 6 years of two bbshd. At most in Vancouver Canada we would get a week rarely two of snow/slush but work found me moving to North Eastern BC the locals make claims of -50 but I am determined. Well only way of getting to work or anywhere else until I can get my get my N ( new drivers license)... Moving here and knowing how much this winter will suck every morning really lit a fire under my ass to finally get my license that's for sure. Anyways love the videos considering a cyc gen2 with new controller depends if I can move enough money around to make the purchase. Already have studded tires, considering ordering heated handle bar grips definitely need to purchase a nice full face shield helmet had a close call few weeks ago smacked the back of a old 1930s era looking car built like a tank not a mark but left me concussed for hours after helmet took most the blow.
One thing i would add to your gear is pants straps. These velcro straps keep your pants from balooning out. Keeps out cold slush and keeps your pants from getting caught in moving parts.
Neo's overshoes work well to keep wind and wet off your shoes and poggies really help with hands I'm in Michigan and ride year round on an ebike too
Do you have a pair of motorcycle boots? Every one I’ve used was water proof
What is the music? I'M diggah duggin it!
lol, got hit with copyright and had to cover it
Bar mittens work to keep your hands warm. If you can get past how goofy they look and are only $40. I actually gave mine away to a cousin who rides to work on an regular bike all winter.
I remember those frosty rides you did but I live in the UK so I know exactly what you mean I'm winter ready even tho, I do have a car as well
Bike Handlebar Mittens are the way to go for winter riding.
Is there any commences any more,? I don't need to be told that when it's cold dress for it
1rd 💪
New Jersey is subtropical to us in the Catskill Mountains 😋
But yeah I agree, hands 1st, feet 2nd, face 3rd. Biking down the mountains even when it's in the mid 50's you get a wicked chill.
NPL Ventures, where would you suggest besides Amazon or Ebay, to get a 16 in motorized wheel kit? Been very difficult to find
Besides AliExpress I'd recommend buying a hub and having a wheel built at a local shop. Not the cheapest but you get your preferred hub and hopefully a decent quality rim.
really wish i saw this video last night
Jersey soon 🥶
Heated gloves bro
Kinda weird music homie lol
copyright messed that up
@@NPLVentures oh lol I can show u some fire beats
Neoprene scuba hood!
Neoprene fishing waders