I had this post on my old website. I am bringing it back since it was popular and provides helpful thoughts on those exploring an ebike purchase. While I don't commute to an office now, I am still using this same ebike for errands and even sometimes local photography...
In January 2024, Portland, Oregon experienced a record cold winter storm. At my house, our outdoor thermometer showed temperatures as low as 13°F, and the news reported wind chills below zero. While I have experienced colder weather before, such as in Alaska during winter, this was abnormally rare for our city...