Originally Posted by
fbfrank
My wife and I each own an electric bike. I have the EVO City Wave and she has the EVO Street. We plan on traveling from Pittsburgh Pa, to Hilton Head South Carolina later this summer. We are carrying the bikes on a trailer hitch type Thule 9032 EasyFold Carrier rack which designed for two ebikes.
I am concerned about the high probability of encountering a rain storm during our travel, and what damage could result on the ebikes. What are your thoughts on covering the bikes, added weight of covers, whipping of covers, or don't worry about covering?
Thanks for your input.
Frank
I would carry a cover and a bunch of bungee cords in the car, just in case. If you see yourself running into a storm you can always stop and cover the bikes really quickly using bungee cords, and be on your way. If you didn't want the bike cover to be flapping in the wind, find a parking lot somewhere to sit and wait out the storm. Or a McDonald's. Once you are out of the storm you can uncover the bikes if you want.
Personally, I wouldn't worry about a cover flapping. If it does it too bad, then stop and bungee cord it tight(er). I would much rather my e-bike be covered then left unprotected to the elements. I have invested too much money in the electronics to be cavalier about any damage wind driven rain could/would cause to a bike riding behind a car.