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I think you overestimate the extent to which it matters. People tend to stay home in bad weather car or not. I wouldn't take a scooter out on plowed streets but once the storm has passed and the streets have been plowed I don't see why you couldn't use a scooter in winter.

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Because of the cold wind. Snow is one thing, but the cold wind blowing at you is something people won't be comfortable facing while on a scooter.

But yeah, 40F-60F's is completely okay for a shorter scooter rides I guess.

I've gone for runs in -30 weather, its not that bad if you cover up your skin.

40-60F is short sleeve/shorts weather around here for me. Around freezing is when it starts getting fun to run.

Yes I'm an abberation but I didn't start out this way.

You do realize that 99% of people feel cold in 40F. Think about the majority of population. Most of them don’t run and just want to do their business by using scooter

> You do realize that 99% of people feel cold in 40F.

Yes, I addressed that in my last sentence. You presume I don't feel the cold, I do, I've just learnt how to tolerate it. Buddhist monks can dry wet towels in -40 weather. The human body is rather more tolerant of cold than you might think.

Also, source on 99%?

> But yeah, 40F-60F's is completely okay for a shorter scooter rides I guess

It’s not for a majority of people

It’s -24f on Mount Everest today.

As someone who has tried riding electric scooters on a plowed street --it's like walking on an ice rink. You can do it, wouldn't advise it.

Few days ago I've been driving scooter in very light rain and front wheel was slipping on acceleration. No way of safe ride during winter.

It’s not about the snow, it’s about cold wind blowing your nose away

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