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> Yet another case of the British not learning from the Dutch? This apparently affects Bosch motors. Bosch is a reputable company. Maybe they screwed up on the
by TacticalCoder 2y ago
> Yet another case of the British not learning from the Dutch?
This apparently affects Bosch motors. Bosch is a reputable company. Maybe they screwed up on these motors but I don't see how bikes used in the Netherlands, if they're using the same Bosch motors, wouldn't be affected. Especially seen the shitty all year weather we're all "enjoying" in our countries (UK / .nl / .be / .lu etc.). It's been, what, 8 months of rain nearly every day now?
- andrewshadura 2y agoI guess the bicycles are better designed?
- tyingq 2y agoThe Netherlands does have a reputation for the best built/maintained roads in Europe. Maybe better drainage, fewer puddles and potholes? Plus flatter terrain, so less overall strain on the motor.
- prmoustache 2y agoThis. Road condition is the key. Most of the water you collect while riding, even with full length fenders, is dirty water sprayed by your and other users tires. The rain itself usually account for very little in comparison.
- jerlam 2y agoThe article mentions "mountain bikes" several times, which implies the failing bikes aren't ridden on roads at all. The fenders shown on the picture are not the same ones to be used on the road. It's possible we're talking about two completely different types of cycling.
- tyingq 2y agoI'm willing to bet that most electric mountain bikes are ridden on roads.