How to safely ride an electric bicycle

In addition to mandatory helmet and vehicle speed up to 25km per hour as prescribed, users need to know some of the inspection rules as well as how to operate for safe circulation.

today has become a popular vehicle, especially for students because of convenience, faster running than bicycles but without registration, compact and eye-catching design . But electric bicycles have also caused no less worrying for pedestrians when many girls who go to school with their cars bare-headed and 40-50km an hour are in no way inferior to motorbikes, the group rattles and causes many injuries and accidents.

Therefore electric bike users need to know the test rules, how to operate below to master an electric bike as well as keep yourself safe when you join the traffic.

Always team

Current helmets have become mandatory accessories for electric bikers, contributing to protecting people involved in traffic by the constant dangers occurring on the street.

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The riders should choose certain types of helmets, which are of clear origin and insurance .

Ride the car with a maximum speed of 25km per hour

By design, this model only runs at a maximum speed of 25 km per hour but users run at speeds of up to 40km or 50 km per hour. Mr. Vu Tien Dung, technical expert of electric bicycle firm HKbike, said electric bicycles are bicycles with additional engines, so the parameters of the chassis design, wheels are not suitable to go with speed. height.

"For example, our Zinger Extra has a maximum speed of only 25 km per hour. We also advise customers not to interfere with the speed regulator to speed up the vehicle. Not only that. dangerous when using the car and also breaking the standard parameters of the manufacturer ", Mr. Dung shared.

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Electric bikes should only travel at a maximum speed of 25km per hour.

Technical test before use

This is a simple job, users only need to spend about 5-10 minutes before taking the electric bike out to use. The first is to check the two front and rear tires, not to pump too much, as well as to leave the tire slightly air. Next, see the brakes, lubricate if you feel the brakes are hard or hiss. If there is a sound, immediately check the oil, preferably once a month.

In addition, it is also advisable to apply grease on the front axle and axle between 6 months to ensure safety when joining traffic. Set up the middle leg and press the gas to see if the engine is running smoothly or if it is stuck. Then consider the wiring between the battery and the motor, if the wiring is problematic (broken or congested), the car will not be able to activate the power function.

Storage of batteries and batteries

If the car is running on battery, it is necessary to pay attention to checking the battery periodically every week to avoid the occurrence of unfortunate fire incidents. When buying an electric car using a battery, it should charge 10 hours. After the first full charge, the next time charging does not exceed 8 hours.

If electric bicycles use high-tech batteries such as Lithium, users only need to pay attention to the fully charged battery when leaving the house because the Lithium battery has the ability to disconnect itself when full and the technology is quite stable. , explosion-proof due to battery casts made of monolithic steel and welded with laser.

The battery or battery should be charged daily, or at least once a week, even if not used for a long time. Use a stable power source when charging, do not use electricity from the source of the transmitter.

Safe charging

There are two ways to charge a vehicle: remove the battery from the car or charge it directly when the battery is in the vehicle position. During charging, it is necessary to place charging parts in a safe place, out of the reach of children.

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The way to charge the battery when unplugging the battery from the position on the car gives users more flexibility in arranging the location of the charger.

Use only the charger of the same capacity as the type of vehicle in use, compatible with the battery capacity or easier to understand than the charger that comes with the car with the manufacturer's designation. Absolutely avoid allowing water or any liquid to penetrate the charger.

Notes when riding an electric bike:

  1. Before operating, it is necessary to check the equipment on the vehicle for performance and the accompanying equipment is working properly.
  2. The driver sits on the saddle and fights the legs with the balance. If you are carrying more passengers, make sure that the person behind you has been safely seated.
  3. Check vehicle weight, do not carry the weight of the vehicle allowed.
  4. After sitting safely on the car, proceed to turn on the ignition key.
  5. In the process of driving start light station so that the car can speed up gradually. Avoid sudden throttle.
  6. Should not be jerked, zigzag, braking during the vehicle.
  7. Obstructing obstacles using two brake brakes slowly, during the braking process should release the scooter.
  8. Ending the process of driving the brakes, release all the throttle for the car to stop.
  9. If there is a transporter, you must observe safety in front and behind and then let the rear passenger get off.
  10. Turn off the electric lock before getting off to avoid unwanted vehicle operation.