Originally Posted by
Machka
I haven't read the whole thread, so maybe this has been addressed, but ...
What's wrong with a bicycle and rain gear?
That's what I used for many years of bicycle commuting and it worked just fine.
Originally Posted by
Ekdog
No one has said that there is anything wrong with a bike and rain gear.
That is my preferred method, too. But have you ever considered that the way you did things back in the day may not be what is best for everyone?
It is a reasonable question - you really do need to start with "why" in my opinion.
For this e-trike idea, one advantage is that you don't
have to use a bicycle and rain gear. In your normal clothes, just get on and go. The electric motor dovetails nicely with that concept because without it, given the weight of it any hills would defeat the purpose. The aerodynamics, if they have achieved their goal, increase the top end speed and also help more on the hills than one would think. So in theory, it would be easier, faster and more comfortable than your bike and rain gear, while at the same time providing at least part of the bicycling experience.