ebike - how waterproof?

[matt_thebeard]

so... i have my first ebike, how resistance to heavy rain are they electrically because i have been waiting all week for the chance to ride mine and its horrific weather all weekend just wanna know do i need to start tying carrier bags over everything cause nothing is keeping me in this weekend haha

 

[Jay355]

so... i have my first ebike, how resistance to heavy rain are they electrically because i have been waiting all week for the chance to ride mine and its horrific weather all weekend just wanna know do i need to start tying carrier bags over everything cause nothing is keeping me in this weekend haha

I’ve been out on my 160 in rain and I’ve had no issues, I did think about covering some of the sensitive parts in cling film but It was fine.

Ride it and enjoy it.

 

[matt_thebeard]

I’ve been out on my 160 in rain and I’ve had no issues, I did think about covering some of the sensitive parts in cling film but It was fine.

Ride it and enjoy it.

thanks Jay appreciate that, i will be using a dissused railway trail that becomes a small stream this time of year was a little concerned about the motor, fingers crossed then all ok ;-) cheers for the reply

 

[GMLS]

If you had any issues after merely riding in the rain I'd be taking it back and returning it as "not fit for purpose"

Enjoy your new bike

 

[maynard]

Riding in the rain is fine . Just stay away from rivers . And be very careful were you point the hose . And never full pressure hose

 

[matt_thebeard]

Riding in the rain is fine . Just stay away from rivers . And be very careful were you point the hose . And never full pressure hose

when does a stream become a river eh haha thanks i shall hopefully avoid rivers...,.. no do not look at the river!! , look away !! haha

 

[Zimmerframe]

I think generally you're good to go with the Bosch, though to avoid water ingress in through the cranks you might want to check with @Bearing Man , I think they do some upgraded seals developed based on what they've seen with broken motors, which will give you peace of mind.

 

[ggx]

Our bunch have been riding (Bosch´s and Levo´s ) under rain, some wather line and puddles crossing and jet washes. No issues until now, exept my Kiox wo went crazy, but I can´t say if it´s moisture related.

 

[matt_thebeard]

I think generally you're good to go with the Bosch, though to avoid water ingress in through the cranks you might want to check with @Bearing Man , I think they do some upgraded seals developed based on what they've seen with broken motors, which will give you peace of mind.

i would be interested to hear if there was an upgrade on seals for the gen 4 just for peace of mind maybe ?

 

[yorkshire89]

I've had a kiox display and handlebar control both fail from what was possibly water ingress. Keep the hose away from these if you can.

 

[matt_thebeard]

I've had a kiox display and handlebar control both fail from what was possibly water ingress. Keep the hose away from these if you can.

yes im gona be nervous around those areas during clean down first few times im sure thanks

 

[ggx]

I´m going to wrap the thing in culinary plastic film ?‍?

 

[Bearing Man]

If you ever needed proof the MudStop works, here's one after a year in the field.

 

[Bearing Man]

Interestingly, if you ever needed proof that the new Bosch felt seal is a bad idea, take a look at one that was in the field for a month. It has been contaminated with trail grit and has started wearing the crankshaft and sprocket carrier!

 

[matt_thebeard]

Interestingly, if you ever needed proof that the new Bosch felt seal is a bad idea, take a look at one that was in the field for a month. It has been contaminated with trail grit and has started wearing the crankshaft and sprocket carrier!

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crikey!! ;- o so are we saying that the gen 4 could do with some additional help keeping crap out ?

 

[Bearing Man]

crikey!! ;- o so are we saying that the gen 4 could do with some additional help keeping crap out ?

No, the seals on the Gen 4 are quite good ?

 

[matt_thebeard]

No, the seals on the Gen 4 are quite good ?

thats a huge relief thank you for confirming that, i did see on the web the seal for the gen 2 and it seemed to be a great product