Today's Ride

[Andy_ROC]

Love the dedication
I stopped winter riding
But in a e-bike it could be cool

Thanks. Really enjoying the winter riding. Not enough to buy a fatty but I'll do it when I can on the Levo. Doesn't look like I'm gonna find 3" studded tires but 2.6-2.8 shouldn't be an issue. Just deciding what to do. Managing all the slippery off camber roots was a lot of work yesterday.

The big issue I need to solve is to cover the bike when it's on the rack. Picked up an obnoxious amount of slush driving 8 miles to the trail head. Wondering if those covers like this are any good. If anyone knows I'd appreciate the info.

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[jasonwx]

I have a cover
They work pretty good
Can but a lot of stress on rack and trailer hitxh
But you only drive a short diistancs

 

[Green light]

Why? Pedaling keeps you warm.

 

[Andy_ROC]

I have a cover
They work pretty good
Can but a lot of stress on rack and trailer hitxh
But you only drive a short diistancs

Yeah I think I've ditched the idea of the cover because of the stress and the bike is already heavy enough. But in case I decide to go that way, do you know what make/model of cover you have? My other option is to just take the front wheel off and put it in my SUV but at >50lbs that takes a lot of

Why? Pedaling keeps you warm.

I'll still pick up road crap and salt--- exactly what I'm trying to avoid. Also I won't ride on roads except certain roads and for very short distance. I don't trust the drivers out there--- lots of inattention.