Suggestions for GPS trackers?
I’ve always wondered if all of them have to rely on a network of Bluetooth/Wi-Fi devices in the vicinity of it, or there are some other options?
While we’re at it, if it were possible, could we make it out of open hardware too?
My suggestion would be to use a tracker that integrates into the eBike. For all major eBike brands there are trackers that will use the eBike battery to charge up their internal battery and are mounted inside the motor housing. Bosch even provides such a device itself for their newest eBikes (“Connect Module”)
Sadly, eagles don’t sound nearly as cool and I originally thought. Somehow, I got the impression that the bald eagle has some loud and menacing scream, but that scream actually belongs to some type of hawk. The bald eagle sounds much wimpier.
Thanks :) I have not replaced it jet, but i want to mention:
The speed i reach easily dropped from 44.5 to 42 km/h
The Distance i can max. travel in turbomode dropped from 47km to 42km. On the display it still showes 47 fully charged, but the 5km just vanish on tour.
Would you again buy a 50 km/h bike vs. a 25 km/h one? I consider buying an e-bike to pull a trailer but I am not sure if I need the extra power, 25 km/h seems plenty. Does it feel saver when you can drive as fast as surrounding cars?
I would buy a 45km/h ebike again in a heartbeat. The slower ebike has a better range, but it supports you less long and your travel time is longer (in my case 17 instead of 30min). Car drivers can always overtake you, at higher speed they need more distance. In my opinion, a rearview mirror should be attached to every bike for commuting. You will notice quieter e-cars or fast approaching racing machines much earlier and can take actions.
I understand exactly what you mean. The insurance for me (accident-free and driving safety course) was 500.-, plus road taxes of c. 250.-… and that every year…
Maybe you live in a place with immense heat or crippling cold. Me, I live outside london, and take my folding bike in the train in to cycle from train station to the office - takes about 30 minutes each way and it’s usually the high light of my day.
Since taking the bike, I think I’ve been caught in (proper) rain thrice. Then you put on some waterproofs and move on. Really not as bad as you think.
There are only a few days in the year where the weather is so bad, that you really can’t take the bike. In my region thats ~5 days where there’s really heavy snowfall. Rain should not be an issue, with clothing
For the really bad days I can gladly stay home in my job, but if I couldn’t I would take a cab
Think about how many times in the last year you had heavy rain hitting your windshield while driving a car. Certainly light rain in most places might be more common. I’ve been bike commuting for 1700 miles so far. I have only been caught out in heavy rain once, moderate rain once, and light rain twice. I live in a place with fairly average rainfall. It’s probably rained several dozen times during some other part of the day many of the times I’ve commuted, but the commute itself is 38 minutes (10 miles) and I have usually been lucky. I had a lot of apprehension about weather when I started, but I mostly barely think about it at this point. Just check the radar, and wear appropriate cloths. One thing I mean to get is waterproof rain pants, but it hasn’t really mattered that much so far. I have water “resistant” casual pants, and they work well enough for light rain.
Waterproof jacket and trousers that fits a pannier bag (preferably waterproof also) makes you basically 90% rainproof, especially if the trousers have shoe covers or your shoes are at least a little waterproof. Also, clear glasses avoid raindrops to go into your eyes while riding and allow you to see the road. Like this, only your hands are not covered.
i typically pull over and take shelter (gas station, retail store, etc.) for lightning. it’s pretty rare for it to last a long time, at least where i am. most folks have no problem letting you loiter until the storm passes.
In a drizzle or similar, I bike with a weatherproof jacket. I take the bus or tram if I have to get anywhere in bad weather, but more often I probably don't leave my home if the weather is bad or there's a storm brewing.
Disclaimer: I live alone in a major metropolitan area and mostly work from home.
@ansik@Flost888@shortwavesurfer Yeah, I used to cycle with a lightweight waterproof high-vis. I still do sometimes, but at that point I was able to commute by bike; today I WFH. All the insects from miles around would follow me like a cloud - I am not a flower, go pollinate someone else!
In really windy weather, or when I was particularly in need of a good hot chocolate, I'd walk to the train station and take the train (and the cafe) instead.
An e-bike might have made cycling in the wind more practical, though the real danger is gusts.
But ... this was Cambridge, England. One of our most bike-friendly cities. And I carefully chose my home so there was a largely off-road cycle path to work.
If you can do that, the advantages are huge, notably for health; building exercise into your daily habits as a necessary part of getting to work is awesome. But it was only possible because I was 1) living alone and 2) could afford to live near enough to work.
I've never had a car. But then I've mostly worked from home, except for that period.
I used to be very anxious over bad weather when I first started cycling more and switched modes of transport at any chance of rain. These days I always have a tiny-pack-size rain jacket and pants with me and plan my commute around the weather radar… but above of all I’ve just got pretty indifferent to rain. Most of the time it’s just a little bit, the few instances it gets more I have the rain gear with me. Thunderstorms that entirely prevent cycling are extremely rare for me.
I ride a lot in my city and thunderstorms can happen several times a week where I live during certain parts of the year. Usually I can plan around them and if it’s really so stormy I don’t think I can bike then it’s usually better if I don’t drive anywhere either.
The main one that gets me is when I pick up my kid from school. Just rain and I’ll bike but if there’s lightning I occasionally need to take the car for safety.
I take the bike to the small service every six months (Easter/October). I also always change the tires from summer tires to endurance tires or vice versa. The spare parts have so far cost me a little more than a complete set of decent winter tires for the car. Fortunately, I had no problems with the engine so far.
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