Today, we’re going to cover some basic e-bike safety tips that every rider should pay attention to.
Always wear a helmet
First and foremost, any list of e-bike safety tips should start with head protection. So, be sure to wear a helmet! It is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment you should wear while riding your bike. The helmet you wear not only protects your brain but can also save your life in the event of an accident. Not all helmets can help you get the level of protection you need. This is why you should be careful about buying the right helmet.
Tuning the bike
Once you purchase an e-bike, you will be able to adjust it to your needs. You should make sure to make all of these adjustments to make the bike fit your needs. For example, you should make sure there is about two inches of clearance between you and the bike top bar. The seat of the bicycle should also be properly leveled. On the other hand, make sure that the seat height is adjusted appropriately so that you can touch the ground while bending your knees slightly. The handlebar e-bike should be at the same level as the seat.
Inflate the tires
Before riding, you must check your bike's tires and have them properly inflated. This will help you get a smooth and comfortable ride. On the other hand, the correct tire pressure can help you get the best mileage even from your electric bike as well.
Batteries safety
Before and after riding, make sure the battery is fully charged. Use only a charger rated for your battery to avoid overheating, damaging the battery, and/or creating a possible fire hazard.
Take full control of your bike
Electric bikes can make your life easy while riding. Regardless, you need to make sure you have full control of the bike. You will then be able to ensure protection from possible accidents. You should keep at least one hand on the handlebars while driving. Most importantly, you should be able to apply the brakes at any given time.
Make sure you're seen
Most road accidents occur when other drivers do not see the cyclist riding their bicycle on the road. This is why anyone buying an e-bike should ensure they are properly seen on the road. You should keep this in mind whether it’s day or night. Make sure you always wear bright colors with fluorescent or neon stripes. You can then make sure you are seen correctly while riding your bike.
Stay vigilant
Be aware of other riders or trail users. Not only are there bicycles there, pedestrians can also use the same route. Be sure to use a bell, horn, or verbal cue to let them know you are coming.
Keep an eye out for danger
As you continue riding an e-bike, you will encounter many dangers. It is important for you to be aware of these hazards while riding your bike. Some of the most common hazards you encounter on the road include puddles, gravel, broken glass, dogs, and leaves. If you keep your eyes open, you can effectively avoid these dangers and ride a bicycle.
Federal Regulations
Before anyone takes off on an e-bike, it's important to remember that there are laws prohibiting certain age groups from riding e-bikes. Under federal law, the recommended minimum age is 16 years. However, the best thing to do is to always check your local regulations to confirm the safe, legal minimum age for riding different categories of e-bikes. We want riders to be safe and implement e-bike best practices, and that starts before you even get on the bike.
Make sure you keep all of these tips in mind to keep yourself safe on and off the road.