Gear up for Winter

Winter is finally here!


It's all pretty and nice outside with all the snow, but it comes with it's own challenges to us cyclists.
The reality of cycling to work in winter is "It's not fun!".
But here's a few tips for you to continue using you ebike during winter with minimal pain.

1. Don't leave your ebike outside, if you have to, don't leave your battery outside:
   Here's the deal. You actually shouldn't leave your ebike parked with it's battery in it at anytime. There's no need to tempt thieves.
   But in winter it becomes crucial for your batteries life. Cold stored batteries tend to last shorter.
   If you still want to enjoy the great range of your e-Bann's battery, please keep the battery indoors when not used.
2. Buy a vest:
   
   A fleece vest that you'll wear under your coat will save your life in winter.
   It's a small investment, but very crucial.
   It'll also help you to avoid wearing puffy and ugly winter clothes. No one wants to look like a penguin at work!
3. A windbreaker will save you from frost bites:
   Even though it doesn't feels unbearably cold when you're walking outside during winter, riding your ebike is a completely different experience. With your e-Bann ebike you're going to reach high speeds. Which means you'll feel the cold wind blowing in your bones. Usually it feels around 5 degrees C colder while riding your ebike.
   
   A windbreaker will save you from this cold air running through your body and keep your suit clean!
4. Gloves:
   If you're anything like me, you usually have cold hands. And winter only makes it worse.
   So many times I've lost the ability of sensing anything with my fingers while riding my bike.
   Woolen gloves are great but once you start riding your ebike, it has no protection at all as the win blows right through it.
   I personally advice every cyclist to invest in a pair of thin but good quality leather gloves.
   
   While choosing your gloves, please remember that the more stitches it has the more wind will blow in it!
5. Mud Guards:
   
   If you own an e-Bann, your ebike will come with high quality and durable mud guards as standard. But if you own any other brand which doesn't comes with mudguards, we'd advise you to install a pair of mudguards.
   This way you'll avoid getting your clothes dirty.
6. Earmuffs
   
   
   
   Same reason as before, cold wind is very effective. Cover up your ears!
   Some of them even comes with built-in headphones!
7. HELMET!
   
   You should be wearing your helmet no matter what the season is. But icy roads, cold commuters, and all makes commuting with your ebike in winter a bit more dangerous.
   Please, please wear your helmet!
8. SLOW DOWN:
   
   Just because your ebike can reach high speeds doesn't means you're supposed to ride it full throttle.
   Slow down, remember, ice is usually invisible...