Since the beginning of winter, it has snowed in many places, and the temperature has been much cooler. In colder places, when going out in winter, people have to be "fully armed" to keep warm.
However, there are some measures to keep warm, which may bring safety risks. Today, let's focus on the content of electric vehicles and bicycles to keep warm and safe in winter.
Should the wind shield be used or not?
Regarding electric bicycles, one of the most controversial topics, in addition to whether a helmet should be worn, is probably whether the wind shield should be used.
If only from a security point of view,There is no doubt that the windshield quilt should not be used, after all, it has many potential safety hazards, and even in our country, many regions have expressly banned its use
The most common windshield quilt we see on the road is like this, the protection is very tight, the lower can cover the foot, the middle can wrap the hand, and the upper can hang around the neck, which is indeed very warm, but such a tight wrap has brought a big problem-Not flexible enough
Gallery copyright**, the use may cause copyright disputes in many places, electric bicycle owners in the morning and evening rush hour often face such road conditions:
There is an electric tricycle in front of the child that occupies half of the road and blocks you slowly, a car on the left lights to go inside, and the right has to prevent the parked car on the side of the road from opening the left door, and from time to time an electric bicycle brushes you and swoops over, and a retrograde rider flashes out on the opposite side of the cold ......
The road conditions are so complicated......In the event of an accident, we often need to quickly turn, brake, stop and put our feet on the ground.
If we install a full set of the most common windshield quilt, the flexibility of cornering will be greatly affected, and the integrated warm gloves on the handlebar will affect our brakes and turn signals. In addition, if you install a windshield quilt, the space required for driving will be wider, and it will be easier for other cars to get hooked, and the windshield corners may be swept into the wheels.
In addition, gloves and windshields are often one, and are taken by other vehicles ...... more likely to fall out of controlThe combination of these risk factors will undoubtedly increase the likelihood of accidents or even injuries. It's no wonder that many areas prohibit electric bicycles from installing wind shields.
However, the so-called "accidents don't always happen, but if you don't block the wind, you will always get cold" ......So it's no wonder that many friends choose to block the wind.
However, the windshield does have all kinds of hidden dangers, and the accident is not encountered by itself, it is just a few shots of others on the news, and it is 100% of the loss if you encounter it, so let's talk briefly about how to keep warm as safely as possible.
Keep it safe and warm, and try to take care of it as much as possible
First of all, we must clarify a principle, our warm supplies, safety, warmth, economy, convenience, these four can not be satisfied at the same time, here it is recommended that you consider sacrificing a little warmth, investing a little money, don't be afraid of trouble, increase some security.
Because people can endure a little cold, it is not a big deal to spend a little more than 100 yuan, and it is acceptable to be a little troublesome, but if there is an accident, the loss of health and money can be serious. Next, let's list some options for your reference.
Change the windshield quilt
There are many types of windshield covers, the most common being the one that is tightly shielded and wraps the handlebar in one piece. As mentioned earlier, this type of windshield is also the most dangerous. For safety, we can opt for some windshields that are relatively more streamlined.
For example, some windshield quilts only have two thin straps attached to the handlebars, and do not contain gloves, which will not affect the braking operation. It is narrower left and right, less likely to be caught by other cars, and more flexible in turning.
In addition, when there is a scrape, the rope that hangs on the handlebar is very thin, so it is easy to break it at once, and it is not easy to bring us down. If we want to choose, we can simply choose such a windshield, but this may bring a problem, that is, what to do with cold hands?
Gallery copyright**, use may lead to copyright disputesChange to thick gloves
When riding an e-bike, your hands are easy to get cold when the wind blows, so you can choose thicker gloves. However, it is also important to note that warm gloves are often too thick and not flexible enough, and flexible gloves are not warm, and stiff fingers can also affect the ...... of cyclingFor example, friends with larger hands will be better, they can choose the thicker ski gloves to keep warm and still operate normally. But for friends who are petite, wearing a pair of ski gloves may not even reach the brakes.
At this point, you canConsider investing in electrically heated glovesNow there are a lot of products on the market, and they are also affordable. In addition, there is the kind of handle windshield that is attached to the base of the mirror, which can withstand some of the cold wind, so that we canChoose thinner and more flexible gloves.
In addition, some friends may choose motorcycle or bicycle gloves. However, these gloves are often made relatively light and thin for handling, and will also add some collision protection for fingers, while professional winter cycling gloves with good warmth are often not cheap.
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A change of clothes
We can also opt for a warm long down jacket, which will keep us warm and have little impact on flexibility. There are also manufacturers who have developed electric vests, which can also play a good role in cold resistance.
And there are solutions for the lower body, some down jackets are one-piece, some cycling pants are windproof, and you can also wear wind-proof knee pads, which can make us warmer.
Don't forget to keep your head warm
Stimulated by cold wind, people are more likely to have head discomfort, and patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are also more likely to be stimulated. Areas like the ears are also prone to frostbite, so we should also take care to keep our heads warm.
However, the general national standard helmet has a certain ability to block the wind and keep warm, and you can wear the helmet normally, if you feel cold, you can consider lining a warm hood. It should be noted that many friends will wear scarves to keep their heads and necks warm in winter, but if they are not fastened properly, too long scarves are easy to hang on other vehicles or roll into the wheels, causing danger.
Pay attention to the condition of the vehicle, it is safer to ride
In addition to the warmth of our people, there are also some places that we should pay attention to in the car condition.
First of all, it isCheck the status of the brakesWhether it is disc brake, drum brake or V brake, the brake parts will continue to wear out, if the usual time is not very bright, in winter cold road slippery, it is easier to be dangerous, so it should be replaced in time.
There are also tires, whether it is an electric bicycle or a bicycle, the tire has a service life, the tread is worn to a certain extent, the grip ability will be greatly reduced, and it is easy to slip and danger if not replaced in time.
In addition, it should be noted that the tire pressure is normal for tires, catch upIn winter, when the temperature drops sharply, the tire pressure will decrease, and it is necessary to replenish the air in time, otherwise it will lead to earlier wear and aging of the tires
In addition, the battery capacity decreases in winter, and we must always confirm the power and charge it in time when we ride, and it is not a pleasant experience to push an electric bicycle in winter ......
Finally, when we ride on the road, we must abide by the traffic rules, wait for the green light, don't go in the wrong direction, don't modify the vehicle to exceed the new national standard speed limit, and ride slowly when the road is cold and slippery. Only by properly keeping warm and driving in a standardized manner can you not only enjoy the convenience of electric bicycles, but also ensure the safety of yourself and others.
The above are cold protection measures for electric vehicles and bicycles, as for the ground issues that are closely related to the safety of driving in snowy days, please take a look at the following common sense of snow travel safety.
Travel in the snow.
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Author丨Ding Kun.
Editor-in-charge丨Wang Mengru.