As I rode to the train station this morning, tires crunching the road salt liberally spread about after a day of snow/sleet/freezing rain, I began to wonder about the potential deleterious impact that salt might have on the engine and components of my electric bike. Zero isn't based in a region know for cold/wet winters, and I wonder how much real world testing there is of the products before they get in the hands of users. I have a 2011, therefore a brushed motor, and have no idea whether those brushes might prematurely corrode from exposure to that salt. I do know that the electrical connections and components on the bike are weather resistant/proof. OTOH, I also know from my salt water fish tank that corrosive elements like salt have an insidious way of penetrating even very well protected areas.
From those better educated on material sciences than I am, any thoughts?