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Originally Posted by Thirdway
So how would an electric bike cope with these conditions, would I be any safer, what happens if I stick to the rough, glass strewn footways instead of the road, how do I get around bad weather while wearing a suit. In short, would it work for me and which bike would suit.
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The consensus is that you would definitely be safer since your speeds would often be closer to other traffic especially up hills. For example, if you climb a hill at double the speed that you would on an unassisted bike, only half the number of vehicles would pass you, thus halving the risk incidence.
The latest puncture resistant tyres like the Schwalbe Marathon Plus and Continental Touring Plus are very effective due to a thick penetration resistant layer incorporated, and one can often ride for years without a puncture. They are particularly effective against glass shards.
I don't have to wet weather ride these days, but others can advise on suitable over wear for wet conditions, and an electric bike greatly reduces the problem of sweating due to effort.
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