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Old 08-16-19, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Steely Dan
an E-bike fatbike would be able to conquer just about anything a chicago winter could throw at it.

except perhaps the 18 billion tons of road salt chicago dumps on its streets every winter. that gives me great pause.
I doubt that any E-bike will help a bicyclist conquer Chicago sub-zero weather without the heat generated by an active physically engaged rider. There is a reason why motorcycle riders are scarce in cold weather even when the roads are clear of snow and ice.
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