I have heard that Prodeco bikes can "short out" if caught in a rainstorm. Any truth to this?
1674775
I've had mine about a year and a half and it's been drenched in the rain many times. Still works fine. The back power cable did rust off and break when the wind knocked it over a few months ago. Had to ship the wheel to FL and cost me $80. Then I had to take the bike to my bike shop to fix alignment. The bike is a beast and is tough enough for dodging Atlanta traffic. I commute 8 miles 5 times a week and love it. Great bike but like any bike it does require repair now and again.
1674776
Never been in one, but once you bring it home you can see it is made to a high standard and would likely not short out, but even so, you don't even want such a beautiful bike in the rain :D
1674777
The electronics in the throttle are not potted. I had issues, stuttering & surges, after a rainstorm. After 10 minutes or so it dried out, & returned to normal function. Try to keep your throttle dry. The other potential problem is that the 3 phase power leads & hall effect sensor wires enter the hub motor thru the hollow axle, the last 1/2 inch or so of the hollow axle is slotted forming a U channel so that the wires exit the side rather then the end of the axle, which does help to protect the wires in the event the bike were to be dropped. The problem is Prodeco mounts the U channel facing up so what rain can enter the motor housing. If the wiring harness of the axle was longer, the axle could be installed with that U channel down with a proper drip loop for the wires.
1674778
I've never had it happen, but it does warn you in their handbook that this is a bike to be ridden in more ideal conditions. They do however offer a more rugged mountain bike version, but it'll set you back another 1,000$
1674779
I have never rode in the rain, and I have never heard that. It does not seem likely to me when all the electronics and battery pack is all sealed up. This bike is GREAT!!
1928863
Ive ridden with it a few times in the rain without problems. Other then that i dont know, i wouldnt go swimming with it :).
1978192
My experience has not been as positive as the other responders in wet weather. The light was mounted to my seat stem and the water flung from the rear tire hit the bottom of the light and even with the rubber plug in place water gets into the light. I don't ride in rain very often (maybe 3 times over the past year), but the water has caused the electronics to corrode and the light now will not charge.
1176319
I have definitely gotten caught in some heavy rain biking to and from campus and nothing inside has been damaged. It does get wet though and could probably soak all the way through if exposed to rain for a longer period.
554606
I wouldn't take it out in a heavy downpour. I have had difficulty with this machine it just stopped working and when i got on to the company i bought it off they didn't want to know me. All in all I'd stay away from this product and look at a different model maybe
2277691
I only got caught in the rain once. I put the battery pack inside my messenger bag and had the light on my basket. No problems. Dried it off when I got home.
1910886
+ on downpours. we have ridden in thunderstorms in groups with Senas on for hours. by thunderstorm I mean you sit in a puddle of water on the seat, can't see anything, thunders cracking, rain gear leaking in water everywhere, inside Sidi boots soaked tropical rain. So, no worries, it will hold its own.
2180532
Rain will not short out the electric fence nor the connectors. The fence controller must itself be kept dry as it is not waterproof. I mounted mine on a piece of wood driven into the ground and a five gallon bucket turned upside down over it. The wire is in the rain, right? So why are your worried about the connectors? Yes, the controller will stop pigs but with the wool so thick on sheep I couldn't answer that.
1342251
I am certain about weather resistance. I have used them many times in the rain. I don't know how well they would do if submerged, but I have never even had a glitch in rainy conditions, both walking and riding motorcycle.
226769
I don't intentionally ride in the rain but I have been caught in it. Since it does have stitching, I would guess it has a little water resistance.
94025
It is water proof but I have on occasion had parts of the bike wet after a heavy rainstorm.
1904161
i wouldnt advise you to ride in the rain without covering the battery with a plastic ag especially where the plug on the bike slides into the battery terminal.the battery costs too much to take a risk of causing water damage .i would also try to protect the trottle in heavy down pours.
865628
It might void your warranty as the manual states that riding in the rain is not recommended. With that said, I commute to work on the bike in the rain fairly often and don't have any problems. I've taken the steps others have suggested and installed fenders and waterproofed the battery/controller. It rains a lot here and this bike has performed perfectly, even in pretty heavy downpours.
140360
I have mine on the front of a custom chopper 6 inches of the road in Florida, and try as I may it rains here and it has been fine. I don't think you can get a better test than a Thunder storm in Florida at 70 MPH, O and the front tire spins the rain right onto it no issues at all. PS this thing is dam bright. as in I can see through stuff. (cars, people, its like xray)
1801681
It's generally not safe to ride in the rain. So while I'm happy to respond - my experience is limited. I have been caught in the rain, with the light, and it worked perfectly. It's important to note that I was too aggressive with the rubber USB cover the second or third time I charged the light... and it popped off. My plan was to replace it - but I've been just too busy to get to that "C" list item. In spite of the exposed USB, the light re-charged flawlessly. This is a good value - several friends purchased the same light based on my experience and first hand observations. The charge lasts a long time and the unit is powerful, but not bulky. Good luck and be safe out there. It's generally not safe to ride in the rain. So while I'm happy to respond - my experience is limited. I have been caught in the rain, with the light, and it worked perfectly. It's important to note that I was too aggressive with the rubber USB cover the second or third time I charged the light... and it popped off. My plan was to replace it - but I've been just too busy to get to that "C" list item. In spite of the exposed USB, the light re-charged flawlessly. This is a good value - several friends purchased the same light based on my experience and first hand observations. The... » Read More It's generally not safe to ride in the rain. So while I'm happy to respond - my experience is limited. I have been caught in the rain, with the light, and it worked perfectly. It's important to note that I was too aggressive with the rubber USB cover the second or third time I charged the light... and it popped off. My plan was to replace it - but I've been just too busy to get to that "C" list item. In spite of the exposed USB, the light re-charged flawlessly. This is a good value - several friends purchased the same light based on my experience and first hand observations. The charge lasts a long time and the unit is powerful, but not bulky. Good luck and be safe out there. « Show Less
186009
Yes. I've ridden in the rain many times without a problem. Was in a downpour today in fact.
1922142
I did a group ride and we got caught in a cold rain. I noticed that the riders that were slipping and sliding had the Rubino Pros. No one fell, but they appeared to struggle on them. They are great for everything else.