90 miles is awesome. I received my Wired Freedom+ 2 days ago and absolutely love it. To get a little workout, I put it in assist 1 and 7th gear. About halfway through the ride I get tired of going slow and end up riding pretty much like you do. I turned following off so I can have all the beans when I need/want no matter what assist I'm in. I am 65 years old, 6'4" and 280 lbs. Hoping the new bike will help me lose some weight.
Thanks for the comment @nerdsrock243. I’m excited for you! It reminds me of the excitement I felt when my bike arrived back on 7/31/24. It’s great that you are getting a workout. Even a small workout is better than none. How awesome is it having all that power available to you with the twist of your wrist, especially for big guys like us?
Wow! Lots of miles! Pre-ordered my ebike, won't be here until mid April. Until then I love watching everyone on their bikes! Enjoyed your video, Thanks!
@EnergizedZonie I ordered the Outlaw Plus from Escape Electric Bikes, its a step thru and has two batteries. I really like this small business! I like the owners values and the ability to talk directly to them!
Great choice Kimmy! I completely agree with your assessment of Escape Electric Bikes. I actually reached out to Joel recently to let him know that I really like what he is doing with his Outlaw, Outlander, and Mountaineer models. I think he and his wife are really on to something. Stay tuned. You may be seeing a review in the very near future on Escape Electric Bikes aight here on the channel. Enjoy your new Outlaw Plus. I think you are going to love it1 to see if he would be interested in
@EnergizedZonie nice to hear you agree with my choice! Besides the business they run, I really liked that the bike parts are known names and not cheap generic parts! Also Joel was awesome on the phone and spent time with me and thoroughly answered questions I had! It would be great to see your review on one of Escape's ebikes! I think they might be coming out with an AWD model!!😁👍🏼
Hi Kimmy-You are right. They are coming out with the 2 dual motor options: Outlander (& Outlander Plus) and the Mountaineer. I hope to be able to review the Outlander Plus soon.
While watching this video I am waiting for the FedEx truck to drop off my Wired Cruiser within the next few hours! Thank you so much for this video as this was a big question that I had and of course you came through like a rock star. The highlight of the video for me was "Zero percent battery.... That can't be good!".... I had to laugh, been there, done that on another electric bike! Safe travels!
Thank you for doing this video in class. 2 period I typically use an electric bicycle, like most people use a car because I'm not able to drive, so it's about the closest I'll get. Period I was wondering about the range in class 2, with the way to the bike and heavier rider. This was very helpful. Most of the videos I've seen on this bike are unlocked and going as fast as they can.
Hi @Jefferyritz2740. Thanks for watching the video. I’m glad you found it helpful. I was really happy being able to squeeze out 90 miles, especially when Wired claimed range is 80+ miles. Definitely one of the most challenging videos that I have made, but totally worth it!
90 miles is the most I’ve seen on a bike so far. The video was very helpful. It clearly demonstrates the full power of the dual batteries and even with the heavier machine it’s got the power to go the distance. Thank you again for doing that video 90 miles is a long way and takes quite a while so I appreciate your dedication to seeing it through. Thanks again.
I've been enjoying my new Cruiser for a couple weeks now. I appreciate and enjoy your informative and fun videos. You've helped me setup my pedal assist percentages and various other settings. I also purchased the modular helmet you featured in a video and plan to use it in colder weather and on my dual sport motorcycle too. I was going to try Class 2 for my first rides until the battery needed charging to check my max range. I got to about 40 miles and the battery was at 50%. At that point I could wait no longer and unlocked it :-) Take care and God bless.
Hey Scott. Than you for watching the videos. I’m really glad you found them useful. I don’t blame you for unlocking the bike after 40 miles on your range test. It’s too much fun to use all that power!! Enjoy the ride!
Loved the video. Just got my Lime green Wired Cruiser, haven't had a lot of chances to ride it yet as I live in Utah now, but lived in tempe from 88 to 98. I really enjoyed watching the scenery. The Tempe Town lakes werent there when I lived there. I will have to bring minr down and ride next time we visit the"Valley of the Sun" I'm 6'2" and 250 lbs, The wired can haul my old butt anywhere lol.
Thanks for watching the video @Slamb68! I excited for you! What an awesome bike. Utah has some beautiful places to ride a bike like the Cruiser. So you remember how the old salt river used to look. Tempe had gone all out to attract businesses and residents to that now thriving area. Enjoy that new powerhouse you just got.
Hi!! Sir Gerry what's up..This is Art..i am using the account of my wife's Leah. Mom Cording watching your videos..Amizing E-bike.its very nice use here in Philippines.❤
Hi Art! This bike is just as much fun to ride as my motorcycle. It would be a great to get the island around for old guys like me with bad knees. Please give mom Cording a kiss for me! I wanted to thank you and Leah for taking such good care of her!!
Really good stuff. I enjoy riding bicycles, too. I ride a single speed Motobecane up and down my hilly neighborhood. I'm 60. Later, I'm looking to put a front hub motor on it. I hope more people will get out and ride. It's great exercise, and doing a day planned trip can be exciting 😀
Thanks for the comment Allen. That front hub motor should help get you up those hills. I hope these videos help motivate people to get out, exercise, and see there communities.
@EnergizedZonie I hope AZ does more to making biking more accessible. Safer to. I have good gearing on my single speed, and my legs are strong for the hills I ride
I loved your video. I am going to purchase a new ebike. I am really interested in the Wired bike. It seems to be a good bike. My Granddaughter is interested in one, she is about 300lbs. I think it would be a good bike for her. I like carbon belt bikes. They are easy to ride, and require less maintenance. I am 75, and like to keep things simple. Thank you for the video.
Hi Randall. Thanks for watching the video! Keeping things simple is good. I don't think you can go wrong with the Wired bikes. They focus on a single motor and now a dual motor bike and they do it well. If you are interested in looking at a close competitor, you might want to check out Escape Electric Bikes in Augusta, Geogia. They have a very similarily spec'd single motor bike called the Outlaw and the Outlaw Plus for a similar price and free shipping. More options available to customize your bike. I was so impressed that I reached out to Joel (the owner) and hope to review one of his bikes soon.
Great video ! I love real world range tests. I've been trying to decide between the Wired Cruiser and the E-Cells Step Star and this video is very informative. Keep up the good work! PS, what do you have attached to your handlebars?
Thanks for watching the video @bonnandchristine. I really appreciate the feedback. That’s a tough choice between Wired Cruiser and the E-Cells Step Star. There is also another competitor in this market. Escape Electric Bikes has a model called the Outlaw with very similar specs and some upgraded components for a similar price. I think you might be reffing to the invisible selfie that you can see in the shadows, but not in the shot. If so, it’s a camera mounting device that disappears when filming in 360 degree mode with the Insta360 camera. Great camera system for filming action video.
Wow, that is a long time in the saddle. I think these bikes have a low voltage cutoff at around 51volt to protect the battery. Fully depleting a lithium battery (48v for a 60v battery) will quickly damage the cells. Leaving a fully depleted lithium battery for several months will destroy it and create a fire hazard when trying to charge. Even if you ride until empty and don’t recharge until spring, the battery should be ok because empty is actually like 20%. To get the most life from your batteries you want to store around 50% about 58 volts and rarely if ever charge to 100%. You get 4x the cycle life if you only charge to 80%, 2.5x the cycle life if you charge to 90%. With two batteries, it is easy to stay in the 80-20% sweet spot and get over 2000 cycles from these batteries.
That ride kicked my butt, but it was fun! You are spot on regarding the voltage cutoff around 51 volts. That was the main reason for my range “miscalculation”. I appreciate your recommendations for maximizing the battery life cycle
24:10 The bike is not limiting you. What is happening is you don't have the strength to keep accelerating without the help at 20mph. The type of motor on this bike has no way of doing that. Twenty miles an hour doesn't take twice as much effort as 10mph, it's more like 6 times. Power requirements rise exponentially on a bicycle as you go faster. The wind resistance rises extremely fast as your speed increases.
Got to disagree with you on limiting power beyond 20 MPH in the Class 2 setting. I repeated that same pedal acceleration test on 2 other occasions on that ride with the same results where the motor provided substantial resistance. Leg strength isn’t what it was 30 years ago, but it’s pretty good for someone who is 64.
@@EnergizedZonie I wasn't trying to insult you. Pedaling a bicycle over 20mph is hard work. Like I said, a geared hub motor has no mechanism to rob your legs of the power you are putting in. It's impossible. What is happening is you cannot pedal a 105 pound bike, plus your 260 pounds (IIRC) at over 20mph. That is nothing to be ashamed of. If this was not a geared hub motor, I would agree the bike may be limiting you. But only a non-geared hub motor can do that. That is why there is no regen on the bike. It simply cannot do it.
Sounds good. I get right at 45 miles using a 52V 20 ah battery running a geared 1,000 watt motor using a 33 amp controller. I did 20mph throttle only for a straight 45 miles non stop.. average speed 19.7 mph. I used an empty flat newer road with a 6 mile loop round trip. No stops and only turning around. No hills and 200 lb rider. 75 miles almost exactly at pas levels 1-2 doing an average of just over 12.4 mph .
Thanks for the comment @builder7104. I think you are right. I thought that same thing when I passed close by those power line towers that were so close to the pathway.
If only there was a bike like this that could maintain a solid 45 mph on flat ground under normal warm weather, low wind conditions. Something like 2-3 miles on occasion at 45 plus mph. A couple moped style bikes that might qualify.. Maybe the E-Cells Monstar with its dual 40 amp controllers and dual Hentech motors, can do 45mph under good conditions on flat roads.
Still no Monsters delivered, they have not even made them yet so who knows if they ever get delivered or how they perform. I’ll bet you the Wired Predator will easily outperform the Monster since it has over 6000 watts vs 4400. Won’t even be close, assuming e cells is still in business and the bikes actually ship.
In my opinion, the next step to achieving a consistent 45 MPH would be for a company to move up to a 50A controller and/or a 72 volt system. This may require larger battery capacity to help with range, which will add weight. I would be good with an additional 10-20 LBS for the additional speed.
Hi @mattmacpherson1033. Thanks for watching the video! I tried that once (not by my choosing) during 1st range test. I ran out of juice 1 mile from my house and had to pedal that 105 LBS. Not a fun experience.
Well done Bill! It’s great that you are still getting out there riding and getting exercise. Carrying a spare battery is a great idea. Sometimes, you just want to keep riding beyond the destination.
Thanks for the comment @dougpringle8938. A trike would be more on the conservative side of e-biking and would top out at 15-20 MPH. The Wired bikes would offer more flexibility by either keeping the bike set to Class 2 mode topping out at 20 MPH or unlocking the power up to 40 MPH.
Thanks for the comment @precisionlaser2158. I mainly stayed in pedal assist 2. I did use pedal assist 5 on occasion to get through busy intersections with higher speed traffic.
What is it about e-bikes that turn middle-aged men into fragile or frail old men? Children and teens ride their bikes everywhere and are not nearly as paranoid of traffic as these men on e-bikes. The faster you ride any bike the harder the ground feels when you eventually go down.
Thanks for the comment @Ukiah.Spirit. It could be that some of these men are not use to the high speeds some of these e-bikes can achieve. For instance; if you have never owned or ridin a motorcycle. Your last point is very valid. If you ride these e-bikes long enough, you will eventually go down. My concern is riders not wearing sufficient safety gear when this inevitability happens. In particular, a good helmet with a safety rating that matches or exceed 40+ MPH.
90 miles is awesome. I received my Wired Freedom+ 2 days ago and absolutely love it. To get a little workout, I put it in assist 1 and 7th gear. About halfway through the ride I get tired of going slow and end up riding pretty much like you do. I turned following off so I can have all the beans when I need/want no matter what assist I'm in. I am 65 years old, 6'4" and 280 lbs. Hoping the new bike will help me lose some weight.
Thanks for the comment @nerdsrock243. I’m excited for you! It reminds me of the excitement I felt when my bike arrived back on 7/31/24. It’s great that you are getting a workout. Even a small workout is better than none. How awesome is it having all that power available to you with the twist of your wrist, especially for big guys like us?
@@EnergizedZonie Where I live in southern Utah there are lots of hills. My Freedom hauls me up no problem.
Wow! Lots of miles! Pre-ordered my ebike, won't be here until mid April. Until then I love watching everyone on their bikes! Enjoyed your video, Thanks!
Thanks for watching the video Kimmy. I know how hard it can be to wait 3 months. Which e-bike did you purchase?
@EnergizedZonie I ordered the Outlaw Plus from Escape Electric Bikes, its a step thru and has two batteries. I really like this small business! I like the owners values and the ability to talk directly to them!
Great choice Kimmy! I completely agree with your assessment of Escape Electric Bikes. I actually reached out to Joel recently to let him know that I really like what he is doing with his Outlaw, Outlander, and Mountaineer models. I think he and his wife are really on to something. Stay tuned. You may be seeing a review in the very near future on Escape Electric Bikes aight here on the channel. Enjoy your new Outlaw Plus. I think you are going to love it1
to see if he would be interested in
@EnergizedZonie nice to hear you agree with my choice! Besides the business they run, I really liked that the bike parts are known names and not cheap generic parts! Also Joel was awesome on the phone and spent time with me and thoroughly answered questions I had!
It would be great to see your review on one of Escape's ebikes! I think they might be coming out with an AWD model!!😁👍🏼
Hi Kimmy-You are right. They are coming out with the 2 dual motor options: Outlander (& Outlander Plus) and the Mountaineer. I hope to be able to review the Outlander Plus soon.
While watching this video I am waiting for the FedEx truck to drop off my Wired Cruiser within the next few hours! Thank you so much for this video as this was a big question that I had and of course you came through like a rock star. The highlight of the video for me was "Zero percent battery.... That can't be good!".... I had to laugh, been there, done that on another electric bike! Safe travels!
Thanks Randy! Hopefully, by the time you read this, Fedex will have delivered your Cruiser. I'm excited for you! Enjoy the ride!!
Thank you for doing this video in class. 2 period I typically use an electric bicycle, like most people use a car because I'm not able to drive, so it's about the closest I'll get.
Period I was wondering about the range in class 2, with the way to the bike and heavier rider. This was very helpful. Most of the videos I've seen on this bike are unlocked and going as fast as they can.
Hi @Jefferyritz2740. Thanks for watching the video. I’m glad you found it helpful. I was really happy being able to squeeze out 90 miles, especially when Wired claimed range is 80+ miles. Definitely one of the most challenging videos that I have made, but totally worth it!
90 miles is the most I’ve seen on a bike so far. The video was very helpful. It clearly demonstrates the full power of the dual batteries and even with the heavier machine it’s got the power to go the distance. Thank you again for doing that video 90 miles is a long way and takes quite a while so I appreciate your dedication to seeing it through. Thanks again.
I've been enjoying my new Cruiser for a couple weeks now. I appreciate and enjoy your informative and fun videos.
You've helped me setup my pedal assist percentages and various other settings.
I also purchased the modular helmet you featured in a video and plan to use it in colder weather and on my dual sport motorcycle too.
I was going to try Class 2 for my first rides until the battery needed charging to check my max range. I got to about 40 miles and the battery was at 50%. At that point I could wait no longer and unlocked it :-)
Take care and God bless.
Hey Scott. Than you for watching the videos. I’m really glad you found them useful.
I don’t blame you for unlocking the bike after 40 miles on your range test. It’s too much fun to use all that power!! Enjoy the ride!
Loved the video. Just got my Lime green Wired Cruiser, haven't had a lot of chances to ride it yet as I live in Utah now, but lived in tempe from 88 to 98. I really enjoyed watching the scenery. The Tempe Town lakes werent there when I lived there. I will have to bring minr down and ride next time we visit the"Valley of the Sun" I'm 6'2" and 250 lbs, The wired can haul my old butt anywhere lol.
Thanks for watching the video @Slamb68! I excited for you! What an awesome bike. Utah has some beautiful places to ride a bike like the Cruiser. So you remember how the old salt river used to look. Tempe had gone all out to attract businesses and residents to that now thriving area. Enjoy that new powerhouse you just got.
@EnergizedZonie yes I do. I lived by the Lakes around Rural and Baseline.
You’re going to LOVE it! It’s faster than my Freedom! Better suspension too.
Nice video. I’m glad you are doing these range tests.
Thanks @Rip1Outdoors! I’m sure you can relate to how challenging these Class 2 only range tests can be.
@ just took my 1st ride yesterday. Weather has been raining here
How was your 1st ride experience? I remember being surprised at the amount of power the bike has off the line and top end speed.
@ video coming but I was overwhelmed at the least
Looking forward to the video.
Great video! Hope to be able to do that one dau!
Thanks! I hope so too. My advise. Have the Alieve ready for those aching muscles after a 90 mile ride that kicked my butt!
Hi!! Sir Gerry what's up..This is Art..i am using the account of my wife's Leah.
Mom Cording watching your videos..Amizing E-bike.its very nice use here in Philippines.❤
Hi Art! This bike is just as much fun to ride as my motorcycle. It would be a great to get the island around for old guys like me with bad knees. Please give mom Cording a kiss for me! I wanted to thank you and Leah for taking such good care of her!!
Really good stuff. I enjoy riding bicycles, too. I ride a single speed Motobecane up and down my hilly neighborhood. I'm 60.
Later, I'm looking to put a front hub motor on it.
I hope more people will get out and ride. It's great exercise, and doing a day planned trip can be exciting 😀
Thanks for the comment Allen. That front hub motor should help get you up those hills. I hope these videos help motivate people to get out, exercise, and see there communities.
@EnergizedZonie I hope AZ does more to making biking more accessible. Safer to. I have good gearing on my single speed, and my legs are strong for the hills I ride
Agreed. Offering financial incentives like California is doing would go along way towards AZ making biking more accessible. Enjoy the ride!
Perfect ride 👌🏼
Thanks for watching the video @vearsan!
I loved your video. I am going to purchase a new ebike. I am really interested in the Wired bike. It seems to be a good bike. My Granddaughter is interested in one, she is about 300lbs. I think it would be a good bike for her. I like carbon belt bikes. They are easy to ride, and require less maintenance. I am 75, and like to keep things simple. Thank you for the video.
Hi Randall. Thanks for watching the video! Keeping things simple is good. I don't think you can go wrong with the Wired bikes. They focus on a single motor and now a dual motor bike and they do it well.
If you are interested in looking at a close competitor, you might want to check out Escape Electric Bikes in Augusta, Geogia. They have a very similarily spec'd single motor bike called the Outlaw and the Outlaw Plus for a similar price and free shipping. More options available to customize your bike. I was so impressed that I reached out to Joel (the owner) and hope to review one of his bikes soon.
Great video ! I love real world range tests. I've been trying to decide between the Wired Cruiser and the E-Cells Step Star and this video is very informative. Keep up the good work! PS, what do you have attached to your handlebars?
Thanks for watching the video @bonnandchristine. I really appreciate the feedback. That’s a tough choice between Wired Cruiser and the E-Cells Step Star. There is also another competitor in this market. Escape Electric Bikes has a model called the Outlaw with very similar specs and some upgraded components for a similar price. I think you might be reffing to the invisible selfie that you can see in the shadows, but not in the shot. If so, it’s a camera mounting device that disappears when filming in 360 degree mode with the Insta360 camera. Great camera system for filming action video.
Wow, that is a long time in the saddle. I think these bikes have a low voltage cutoff at around 51volt to protect the battery. Fully depleting a lithium battery (48v for a 60v battery) will quickly damage the cells. Leaving a fully depleted lithium battery for several months will destroy it and create a fire hazard when trying to charge. Even if you ride until empty and don’t recharge until spring, the battery should be ok because empty is actually like 20%. To get the most life from your batteries you want to store around 50% about 58 volts and rarely if ever charge to 100%. You get 4x the cycle life if you only charge to 80%, 2.5x the cycle life if you charge to 90%. With two batteries, it is easy to stay in the 80-20% sweet spot and get over 2000 cycles from these batteries.
That ride kicked my butt, but it was fun! You are spot on regarding the voltage cutoff around 51 volts. That was the main reason for my range “miscalculation”. I appreciate your recommendations for maximizing the battery life cycle
Class 2 doesn’t go to 28 mph. Class 2 is limited to 20 mph. When your bike goes to 28 it’s technically class 3.
24:10 The bike is not limiting you. What is happening is you don't have the strength to keep accelerating without the help at 20mph. The type of motor on this bike has no way of doing that. Twenty miles an hour doesn't take twice as much effort as 10mph, it's more like 6 times. Power requirements rise exponentially on a bicycle as you go faster. The wind resistance rises extremely fast as your speed increases.
Got to disagree with you on limiting power beyond 20 MPH in the Class 2 setting. I repeated that same pedal acceleration test on 2 other occasions on that ride with the same results where the motor provided substantial resistance. Leg strength isn’t what it was 30 years ago, but it’s pretty good for someone who is 64.
@@EnergizedZonie I wasn't trying to insult you. Pedaling a bicycle over 20mph is hard work. Like I said, a geared hub motor has no mechanism to rob your legs of the power you are putting in. It's impossible. What is happening is you cannot pedal a 105 pound bike, plus your 260 pounds (IIRC) at over 20mph. That is nothing to be ashamed of. If this was not a geared hub motor, I would agree the bike may be limiting you. But only a non-geared hub motor can do that. That is why there is no regen on the bike. It simply cannot do it.
Sounds good. I get right at 45 miles using a 52V 20 ah battery running a geared 1,000 watt motor using a 33 amp controller. I did 20mph throttle only for a straight 45 miles non stop.. average speed 19.7 mph. I used an empty flat newer road with a 6 mile loop round trip. No stops and only turning around. No hills and 200 lb rider. 75 miles almost exactly at pas levels 1-2 doing an average of just over 12.4 mph .
That’s some great range under those conditions! How did you feel after a 75 mile ride?
My guess would be the shocks in your hands would be coming from the power lines.
Thanks for the comment @builder7104. I think you are right. I thought that same thing when I passed close by those power line towers that were so close to the pathway.
If only there was a bike like this that could maintain a solid 45 mph on flat ground under normal warm weather, low wind conditions. Something like 2-3 miles on occasion at 45 plus mph. A couple moped style bikes that might qualify.. Maybe the E-Cells Monstar with its dual 40 amp controllers and dual Hentech motors, can do 45mph under good conditions on flat roads.
Still no Monsters delivered, they have not even made them yet so who knows if they ever get delivered or how they perform. I’ll bet you the Wired Predator will easily outperform the Monster since it has over 6000 watts vs 4400. Won’t even be close, assuming e cells is still in business and the bikes actually ship.
@jfly2249 we shall see.. E-Cells is coming after you, boy!
In my opinion, the next step to achieving a consistent 45 MPH would be for a company to move up to a 50A controller and/or a 72 volt system. This may require larger battery capacity to help with range, which will add weight. I would be good with an additional 10-20 LBS for the additional speed.
How can you have range anxiety? Can’t you just pedal the bike when the battery wears out?
Hi @mattmacpherson1033. Thanks for watching the video! I tried that once (not by my choosing) during 1st range test. I ran out of juice 1 mile from my house and had to pedal that 105 LBS. Not a fun experience.
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Thanks for watching Bill!
@@EnergizedZonie I Love Your Videos Thank You ❤ I Carry a Spare Battery on my 2020 RadRover ST1 on long rides 🙂I am 70 years old
Well done Bill! It’s great that you are still getting out there riding and getting exercise. Carrying a spare battery is a great idea. Sometimes, you just want to keep riding beyond the destination.
CAN YOU BUY EXTRA BATTERYS FOR THE BIKE
Hi Andy-yes. You can buy one on Wired’s website for $800.00. Unfortunately, batteries are the most expensive component.
I'm looking for an e bike/trike and just seen the wired brand. I'm also 64 years old
Thanks for the comment @dougpringle8938. A trike would be more on the conservative side of e-biking and would top out at 15-20 MPH. The Wired bikes would offer more flexibility by either keeping the bike set to Class 2 mode topping out at 20 MPH or unlocking the power up to 40 MPH.
What level assist did you use?
Thanks for the comment @precisionlaser2158. I mainly stayed in pedal assist 2. I did use pedal assist 5 on occasion to get through busy intersections with higher speed traffic.
I don’t think it was 64 volts on a 60 volt battery more like 64%
Hi @mlscarbo. Thanks for watching the video. Fully charged, these 60v batteries will charge up to 67.2 volts.
What is it about e-bikes that turn middle-aged men into fragile or frail old men? Children and teens ride their bikes everywhere and are not nearly as paranoid of traffic as these men on e-bikes.
The faster you ride any bike the harder the ground feels when you eventually go down.
Thanks for the comment @Ukiah.Spirit. It could be that some of these men are not use to the high speeds some of these e-bikes can achieve. For instance; if you have never owned or ridin a motorcycle. Your last point is very valid. If you ride these e-bikes long enough, you will eventually go down. My concern is riders not wearing sufficient safety gear when this inevitability happens. In particular, a good helmet with a safety rating that matches or exceed 40+ MPH.