Can't wait to be back out
Posted by Dapper_Challenge2179@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 8 comments
Due to winter and doctors orders I have been unable to ride for months. I snuck out for a quick ride on my Velotric D1+ the other day though 😅. Couple things I noticed
-Both batteries didn't lose any juice or just very minimal. Stored in my garage all winter. Good sign of quality from velotric.
-Tires lost a whole 2 lbs in about 5 months. This kind of surprised me as I have no sealer in them and they are the factory tires.
-I lost all the gains I made last year and am totally out of shape lol.
-The big one is I MISS RIDING! Forgot how many smiles it brought to my face. Can't wait until I get cleared hopefully in 2 weeks.
LEMental@reddit
What are those rear lights? They look great for saftey.
Dapper_Challenge2179@reddit (OP)
They are out of my old roof mount strobe light for my plow truck. I have them on the front too and have it wired so they can also function as turn signals.
LEMental@reddit
WHat voltage are they? 12? Would something like this work? https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Warning-Vehicles-Surface-Waterproof/dp/B0817T6C6H
Dapper_Challenge2179@reddit (OP)
Yes, something like that would work, there are a bunch of different styles, sizes and brands depending on what you want. They even have rechargeable cordless ones like this https://a.co/d/05j4ozWy The ones I am using are 12-24+ volt like most led clusters. I have used up to 20v on them but currently using 12v because the power source is also going to my alarm system which is wired into the leds too. For now I am just using a small 12v power tool battery from my retired craftsman nextec tools as they were just collecting dust anyway lol. The lights draw minimum power so the battery lasts a super long time. First tested on my trailer for the bike and after 12 hours the battery was barely touched
drkodos@reddit
those strobe lights on the back are nasty ... bad choice there
is generally illegal to have a white light flashing or strobing on the back of a bike .... traffic laws in most jurisdictions strictly require a red-only light and reflector on the rear.
Dapper_Challenge2179@reddit (OP)
It's actually amber not white and used as turn signals also. I am not a fan of the white strobe even if it was legal. Amber is just as noticed but not as blinding to drivers.
paguedes@reddit
What kind of front rack you’re using?
Dapper_Challenge2179@reddit (OP)
Using the velotric one.