Electric bicycles are becoming more and more popular in the market due to their high efficiency, environmental protection and economic characteristics. However, as electric bicycles become more and more popular, we should also pay attention to the safety of electric bicycles on the road.

Choosing the right electric bike for commuting

Choose based on your commute distance and terrain

First of all, it is clear that the purchase demand is commuting. You can choose a suitable electric bicycle according to the commuting distance and road conditions. If you need to pass through multi-terrain sections, you can choose an electric bicycle with fat tires. If it is a relatively flat city road, you can choose a city electric bicycle.

Select key safety devices

The brakes, lighting and suspension systems all provide great protection for the riding safety of electric bicycles. The brakes can ensure that the electric bicycles can stop safely when encountering danger, the lighting system can ensure the safety of the riders at night, and the stable suspension system can play a role when encountering danger.

Battery safety

Ensure the normal charging, storage and maintenance of the battery to avoid accidents caused by battery safety issues.

Preparation before riding

Make sure you have all the gear

Please wear relevant safety protection equipment before riding, such as helmets, gloves, and knee pads, to ensure that the equipment is complete to ensure that you will not be seriously injured in the event of an accident.

Conducting an electric bicycle inspection

Generally, you need to check the basic conditions of the electric bicycle before riding to ensure that it can operate normally. Basically, you need to check whether the battery power, brake system, tire pressure and light signal are normal.

Plan your cycling route

Plan your cycling route, plan the route and weather conditions in advance, and make different routes according to different routes and weather conditions to ensure safe cycling.

Safe riding tips

Cycling at a constant speed

When riding in the city, you need to maintain a proper speed, avoid sudden acceleration and braking, and keep a relatively constant speed to minimize emergency situations.

Improve communication

You can communicate with other traffic participants through hand gestures and simple gestures or language, plan ahead, and give traffic users behind you enough time to change directions.

Pay attention to observation and vision in blind spots

Slow down at intersections, pay attention to blind spots, and when parking or pulling over, pay attention to whether the vehicles next to you suddenly open their doors and cause an accident.

Choose the appropriate lane to ride

Try to ride in the bicycle lane or keep to the right to avoid competing with cars.

Choose the right equipment according to weather and road conditions

Cycling in the rain

Cycling in the rain requires reducing the speed, wearing waterproof equipment and preventing the tires from slipping. Cycling on slippery roads requires more anti-skid and waterproof equipment to cope with emergencies

Night riding

Night riding requires adjustments to the dark environment to see the road ahead clearly and wear reflective equipment to improve visibility in the dark.

Low temperatures in winter

When riding in winter, an inevitable problem is that the battery life is likely to decrease. You can adjust your riding style appropriately to cope with seasonal changes.

Theft prevention and parking security

Electric bike parking spots

Electric bicycles should be parked in a safe parking place, and the parking place should be monitored as much as possible. It is safer to park in an area covered by monitoring.

Safety of the lock handle

In addition to relying on the original electric bicycle's built-in lock for anti-theft, you can also add an additional U-shaped lock or chain lock for anti-theft, adding an extra layer of protection.

Long term parking

When you need to park your electric bicycle for a long time, you can remove the more expensive accessories, such as batteries and other expensive accessories, to reduce the risk of theft.

In conclusion

Pay attention to the precautions for safe riding and improve the safety awareness of riding electric bicycles. More people should pay attention to the safety issues of riding electric bicycles. Under safe conditions, more people can enjoy the fun of riding electric bicycles.