Attention, friends who ride electric bicycles! This "cold-proof magic weapon" is very dangerous →

As winter approaches, the weather is getting colder. Friends who ride electric bicycles have installed windshield blankets on their bicycles, but is this "cold-proof artifact" really safe?

Electric bicycle warming equipment is varied

On e-commerce platforms, there are many styles of windbreaks, including knee-pad windbreaks, handle-type windbreaks, and full-body windbreaks.

This is a lightweight windshield. You can put the handlebars and brakes on both sides into the gloves and tie a knot to complete the installation. However, after installing the windshield, there is a blind spot when riding. You can't see the ground conditions in the front area clearly, and the feel is not as flexible as before when turning, turning the accelerator, and braking.

It is very unsafe to ride a bike on the road like this, because after wearing the windshield, if you want to use your thumb to press the light or horn, the windshield restricts the function of the thumb. The thumb is locked, which is equivalent to locking the whole hand. It takes two seconds to pull the hand out, but the emergency reaction time is only a few tenths of a second.

Traffic accidents are frequent

"Windshield" blocks safety

Although windshields can protect against cold winds, they can also hinder safety. Recently, there have been many traffic accidents in many places due to windshields blocking vision. Some large windshields can easily get caught or rolled into wheels during driving.

Recently, an electric bike collided with a car on a road in Huangqiao Town, Taixing, Jiangsu. The traffic police found that the electric bike was equipped with a windshield, which restricted the owner's operation and made it impossible for him to support the vehicle with his hands, which would cause serious damage. At the same time, the driving resistance would increase, the stability of the vehicle body would decrease, the riding difficulty would increase, and there would be safety hazards.

In addition, in order to keep warm, some riders wear clothes backwards while riding, with their arms directly in their sleeves. This way, the entire arm, especially the elbow, will be blocked by clothes when exerting force, affecting the flexibility of hand operation. Moreover, when wearing clothes backwards, you may have to use your hands to pull the clothes that slip off at any time, which will distract the rider's attention and cause traffic accidents.

Installing a "windbreak" increases the risk of fire

In addition to traffic safety hazards, installing windshields on electric bicycles also poses fire safety hazards. Many windshields on the market are filled with polyester fibers, which can easily cause fires if not properly used during charging.

Windshields and handlebar gloves are usually filled with polyester fiber and lined with flannel, both of which are flammable. When charging an electric bicycle, the owner generally does not remove the windshield. If the charger or charging cable is covered by the windshield, it will affect the heat dissipation effect, which is likely to cause a fire. Polyester fiber is also prone to static electricity, which also increases the probability of fire.

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