As an e-bike riding lover, have you ever encountered rain on the way to ride, or have you planned a full-day trip but canceled it because of the rain? Rain is indeed very unfriendly to cyclists, because we may encounter more unpredictable conditions, so does this mean that electric bicycles cannot be used in rainy days?

The answer is absolutely no. Although electric bicycles are not 100% waterproof, high-quality electric bicycles will wrap some important electronic components so that they can continue to drive in the rain. However, compared with riding on sunny days, we have to consider more factors when riding in rainy days. If you want to ride an electric bike safely and comfortably in the rain, it is best to take a look at some of our suggestions for you.

Proper outfits

One of the most important functions of clothing for cycling in rainy days is waterproofing. Nobody wants to be in a hospital bed because they got caught in the rain, so you better seal yourself up when riding an e-bike.

You can try a waterproof jacket with cuffed sleeves to keep rainwater from entering your body through the cuffs. The rain pants are also very important. It is recommended that you choose a large size, because if the size of the rain pants you choose is too small, when you step on the pedal, the rain pants will shrink upwards, and the rain will pass through the gap between the rain pants and shoes Flow down to your ankles. Of course, the size of the rain pants should not be too large. If they are worn too loose, it is likely that they will be stuck in the transmission system.

Another very important piece of equipment you must wear is a helmet. Although we also strongly recommend that you wear a helmet when riding on sunny days, the importance of this piece of equipment seems to be more prominent when riding in the more dangerous rain.

Keep your e-bike slower

Maybe your e-bike has a powerful motor and can go over 20MPH, but on a rainy day, you don’t need that much speed. If you can slow down, you will have less braking distance for yourself when encountering hazards, and more time for others to dodge your e-bike, thus preventing both of you from getting hurt.

When you ride to an intersection, please slow down. It is recommended that you spend more time to observe the traffic conditions at each intersection and ensure that it is safe enough to pass.

Choose a fat tire electric bike

When rain makes the roads smoother than sunny ones, you need an e-bike with more grip, so we recommend opting for a fat tire e-bike. Compared with ordinary tires, fat tires have a larger contact area with the road surface and have stronger grip, which can make your ride more stable. If you don’t have your own fat tire electric bike, I suggest you pay attention to the official website of Magicycle . They will soon release the Deer full suspension ebike in 2023, as far as we know, this Ebike SUV Deer It perfectly combines the advantages of hiking, mountain, and urban electric bicycles. It can give you the most perfect and comfortable riding experience no matter in sunny or rainy days, in the city or in the wild.

Seeing and being seen easily

As we all know, rain will reduce visibility, which will cause a relatively large safety hazard to your riding, so measures must be taken to prevent cycling accidents.

To this end, our advice to you is to always turn on the headlights and taillights on your e-bike when riding in the rain, so as to signal your location to those around you, and if you want, you can also turn on your e-bike Install additional reflective items on top.

In addition, it is also a very good choice to wear brightly colored clothes for yourself, such as fluorescent jackets and reflective pants, which will make you more eye-catching and improve your riding safety.

Don’t try to ride through puddles

There will inevitably be a lot of water on the rainy road. If you find a puddle ahead, please avoid it, because you don’t know what is in these puddles. It might have been washed in with something sharp enough to puncture your e-bike tire, and sometimes the puddles contain salt if you live in a coastal area or if the roads near you are salted.

Because salt is corrosive and highly conductive, it will seriously damage the battery and other mechanical parts of your car. If your electric bicycle is accidentally stained with salt water, you can first remove the battery from your car and use Wipe it with a clean dry rag, and then wipe the frame and other parts with a clean wet rag. Finally, after the battery and body are dry, you can reassemble them and continue riding.

Store the electric bicycle in a dry place

Every time you ride in the rain, you’d better check the condition of your car thoroughly to make sure every part is in good condition, and if you find any dust, debris or moisture, be sure to clean it up in time. Then, put your car into a dry environment away from nature, such as your garage or shed are good choices.

If you can only leave your e-bike outside, arrange a waterproof ebike cover for it. Although your e-bike is waterproof, it does not mean that it can be rained all the time.

Perhaps most cycling enthusiasts will not actively choose to ride in the rain, they just encountered rain on the way to ride, but we also found that some riders feel that riding in the rain is more fun. But no matter it is sunny or rainy, we have no right to stop you from riding, but if you can follow the riding suggestions we gave you above, maybe you will have a completely different riding experience.