Originally Posted by
Rion
I know that, what I don't understand is how a rear box "winterizes" a bike.
Think of it as a rear fender if that eases your mind about it.
Originally Posted by
electrik
What's to understand? Windchill doesn't have that much impact until it really gets blowing.
Containing a pocket of air keeps you warm, as opposed to an 18 or 20mph apparent wind which can chill you in a hurry at 20 degrees. Or even 35-40.