Electric bikes in the rain query

[PennyFarthing]

Although bikes are water resistant the electric side and associated components are thes that will fail due to moisture so a bike cover/cape is a good idea. The battery is vulnerable as Cwah found out with his 09 usb one.

I did wonder. Thanks very much. So I presume the little control unit on the handlebars is potentially just as vulnerable?

Thanks for replying - appreciate it.

Penny

 

[PennyFarthing]

I have two Bosch-powered bikes, both of which have taken a drenching, and they have been mostly fine. The one hiccup I have had with the Ave XH-3 is that the Classic control panel managed to draw in a fill of water - I think there was water in the recess of the holder, and when I brought it into the warm, the panel expanded and sucked it in! I took it apart, drained it, and put it on a radiator - and it still works.

I agree with other comments about leaving bikes locked up in the rain - probably OK for short periods, but keep them under cover if you can.

Worth knowing - poor you - but well done for fixing it!

Great tips - thanks so much for replying,
Penny

 

[PennyFarthing]

Can anyone put me straight on this conundrum? I'm still unclear after years of owning an electric bike, whether its safe for the bike to be out in the rain?

I've been careful/wary not to go out in the rain or anything more than light drizzle but now I'm hoping to be more than a fair weather e-cyclist, if its possible.

Also the cycle rack at work isn't covered, so my bike it open to the elements so unsure if I should cover it or not if it rains when parked with the battery taken off.

Many thanks,
Penny

PS: It says under my posts (see below) the type bike I ride if that makes any difference to the answer

Apologies for replying to all, but you all had valid points and top tips. Really appreciate the help on this site!
Penny xx