nah, it's not difficult once you figure out a system. and remember all of us up this far north have long ass winters. I only need to use my winter arrangement for 3 1/2 or 4 months or so, but I have to ride every day of that 4 months. So it's worth it to find a way that works. Been awful warm this year so far but I know it's just a matter of weeks before I can expect it to be below freezing most of the time.