If thats you, congratulations on your new ride and hobby!
But kindly read this before you ride off into the sunset.
The following tips will lessen your chances of breaking your fool neck on your new ride.
Never ride barefoot, in flip-flops, or in sandals.
check that nothing you have on can get entangled in the pedals or in the chain.
Bike shorts aren’t mandatory, but they do a lot to keep your bum from hurting.
A decent pump with a pressure gauge is mandatory.
Battery stability: Many e-bikes have removable batteries.
double-check theyre seated correctly and snapped into place.
Nuts and bolts: Before you ride a new bike, check that everything is securely affixed together.
Check the brakes:Roll your bike forward and squeeze each brake lever to ensure theyre on-point.
There shouldnt be any alarming rattles or bangs, and nothing should shake loose.
Until you know what youre doing, it makes sense to dial it down a notch.
Plan your route
Before you head out on your first trip, plan where youre going.
Keep it to bike paths or roads with very few cars until you know what youre doing.
And when you do, take it gradually.
Throttles can deliver a jolt of power that can be alarming and result in a crash.
Part of what makes e-bikes uniquely dangerous is that riders dont have to earn their speed.
E-bikes dont have that learning curve.
Watch your weight
E-bikes aremuchheavier than analog bikes.
Remember to brake earlier than you would on a non-electric bike to account for the longer stopping time.
Sidewalks are narrow and filled with obstacles.
Streets, on the other hand, have rules.
In most places, e-bikes follow the same rules as pedal bikes, but not in all places.
