eBike Riding Basics

These are just the basics of riding an eBike. This is riding 101 to refresh those who have not been on a bike in a while. Use these tips to get back into gear and enjoy your eBike.

[@JethroXP]

Our eBikes arrived yesterday, and while we both know how to ride bicycles, these are about 2.5x the weight of our traditional bikes so there is definitely some “relearning” going on. Thanks for putting this together, great content for new riders!

[@PappyOG]

Thank you very much. There is more to come, right now we’re dealing with very hot weather. In the mean time I’m gathering information regarding Ebike laws around the country. Be safe and thanks for the comment.

[@francisgrant5980]

@@PappyOG😊

[@DrCarlLadd]

So helpful - thank you! I am brand new to eBikes and haven’t ridden a bicycle for 40+ years. Such great advice.

[@DonMason-xh5rv]

There are a zillion and one videos on you tube about riding e-bikes. Have to say that there was more helpful and common sense advice on this one than on most of the others put tiogether. Thank you for posting.

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

Thank you so much. I really enjoyed doing these videos. Enjoy your rides.

[@N2FLYIN]

Fell off electric bike and now a little fearful. Thankful for this video.

[@tinacullen8447]

I’ve fallen off every time I’ve ridden mine. It absolutely terrifies me now so I hope this video will help.

[@tinacullen8447]

I am VERY happy to report that this video has transformed my ebiking. Since watching I’ve cycled 50+ miles without falling off and now I’m addicted! Thank you so much.

[@genz2008]

For u-turns, I feel safest to be on PAS 0 so the motor does not push me unexpectedly. If on uneven ground, or incline, I'll use light throttle (on turns and u-turns) while keeping the pedals flat to prevent scraping the ground. Very helpful videos. Thanks

[@firedog9113]

If your u turning to the left, barely turn right a little and then turn left, it'll help a ton

[@williamlaine2116]

I grew up riding a heavy 26" one-speed bike: "In the 1950s, American bicycles were relatively heavy compared to other lightweight bicycles1. For instance, the Schwinn American, a popular model introduced in 1955, had different versions with varying weights. The 26-inch American Multi-speed model for both boys and girls weighed 58 lbs, while the 26-inch American model with a coaster brake weighed 57 lbs for boys and 55 lbs for girls2. Please note that these weights include all parts of the bicycle. It’s also worth mentioning that the weight of a bicycle can vary based on its components and materials used." I rode it on a 75-mile trip in one day when I was about 12.

[@cathum]

Awesome, and thanks for the great info and recommendations. Senior e-bike riders appreciate your effort. I had three serious fails one for not focussing on the path, second grabbing the break too much and third attacked by a dog, hit the front wheel.

[@TexCynRVLife]

Thank you! I'm going to watch this a few times. I was having so much fun with mine, until I crashed. I got pretty banged up, fortunately I did have the helmet & gloves. I've since added elbow pads. The thing is, most of my riding here is on gravel. My little fat tires spit them off to the side & sometimes, it gets unstable. It was a gravel filled rut that took me down. I'm not going to quit, but I now ride with a bit of fear. It rides beautifully on grass & roads, but the gravel is scary.

[@richardmitnick567]

I am about to turn 73 and am completely out of shape. My doctor wants me to get some activity. I haven’t been on a bike for over 10 years. I used to love to ride. After reading and watching for over a year, I finally purchased an eBike. I should have it this week. I have been getting more and more nervous and apprehensive. Your video was just great. I cannot thank you enough for all of your suggestions, especially, remembering to look at where your going and the squeezing of the brakes. I hope there will be more videos from you. Thank you! Thank you!

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

Thank you so much for the reply. You're the reason I made the videos. Some friends close to me and older than me had not been on a bike in decades and got an e-bike and fell. One broke his pelvis. While these are still bicycles, there are still some traits that can't be appreciated until you try to ride one. Like their weight and speed. I hope you have a great time back in the saddle, be safe and look where you want to go, LOL.

[@fredwilliams6843]

As everyone is aware, there is more than one way to do something. That doesn’t mean that way is right and or the wrong way. For instance, I noticed that this gentleman’s ebike has a right handed twist throttle. From a dead stop, rather than pushing off with the left foot and pressing down on a half cocked peddle on the right, just use the throttle from dead stop and start peddling. My ebike has a right thumb throttle, so from dead stop I just push the throttle and take off. It makes no difference what position either peddle is in. Another, if you do a peddling u-turn make certain you are in the lowest PAS or you will be shocked when you start peddling and you’re in PAS 4.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Thanks for making the video. As a new e-bike user who years ago rode motorcycles & bicycles many thousands of miles, I'm now realising how important it is to practice my skills. Practice can fine-tune technique, reestablish muscle memory, and help make appropriate reactions more instinctual. The common tendency of most new e-bike users to over-rely on past skills (thinking things like "you never forget how to ride a bike") is simply foolish & dangerous. One idea for this channel would be to develop some practice drills that are fun. We are all into e-biking to have fun yet for most the idea of practising doesn't seem as fun as just going for a trail ride. The irony is with more skills practice we can have even more fun on the trails. Nothing like a spill to dampen the enthusiasm, so of course it is best to avoid them. I'm thinking about setting up a low speed obstacle course in my yard so I can practice my low-speed skills but I'd be very interested in whatever skills drills you might recommend.

[@PappyOG]

Exactly why I’m doing these videos. I may be getting back on a motorcycle, not sure yet. A quick warm up with a skill review is worth every minute before a ride, you hit the nail on the head.

[@mikepi660]

You my friend know EXACTLY what your talking about,,, experience and facts,,, Thank you for explaining WHY on day one I went DOWN,,, First new e bike, very heavy one,, seen a off road hill, tried to go up it,,, slowed down,, BAM I down,, what in the hell happened? Did not jump off like you did, seat is to high and kept my feet on pedals,, Banged up my leg, foot, shoulder real bad,,, 2 months later still healing, old fart,,, POINT is if slow down to much she will just fall over on you , Period,, So keep ready to put feet down and jump off if must,, The brake info is a bonus,, YEP, easy on them or you will fall, go over the handle bars,,, Love the turns, keep inside pedal UP,, I remembered that from kid riding,, went down in turns , pedal down,, learned hard way,, ha ha ha ,, THANKS again, sure it will help, save MANY injuries to us older folks,,, Riding an e bike is DIFFERENT than a normal bike,,,,, OH, YES, keep looking forward always,,, I laid a motor bike down when looked DOWN to see a flat rear tire, BAM, down ha ha ha Thanks again SIR, your the safety experience man,,,,

[@robertamsel9843]

Bob says this is a gem of a thoughtful, accurate demo of riding basics. If u ride w a cycling club, cover group riding protocols. Thank you so much!

[@scottrichards3587]

If you can afford one, get an ebike with a mid -drive with a torque sensor. Feel is much more natural. I'm 5'11" tall and weigh 12 stone, 34" inseam. My bike is a Gazelle NLc8, XL frame. Mid- drive allows the motor to use the bike's gears, necessary in hilly SE Ohio. Cost $2,500 from a dealership. Love the bike😻

[@5DNRG]

Wow...was this a super valuable video for ebike riding! Learned much and thank you!!

[@PappyOG]

Thank you.

[@pauliswaber5315]

Excellent. Lots of good tips. And very instructive how you wiped out when you lost control. I noticed you jumped away from the bike so you didn’t go down with it.

[@vlakslee]

This is an awesome video. Thank you. I just purchased an e-bike and needed to see that it is a different animal from my previous manual bikes and my motorcycle. I plan on practicing a lot. Thank you.

[@ronarel7446]

Thanks for taking the time and effort to put this video together. I don't have my ebike yet, but hopefully very soon. Some great tips. Again thank you.

[@kathym.miller41]

Thanks for the tips Shawn! I feel more confident as I am about to ride my first ebike.

[@Charlie_Paula]

You’ve more then earned our subscription. We appreciate you taking the time to explain these procedures. We’re new to ownership of e-bikes and felt a little intimidated. We will certainly take what we’ve learned here and apply it. Being of the AARP age, totally agree falling and just bouncing is not an option any longer. Thank you and know how appreciative we are.

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I was moved to do these videos as I saw more and more of my friends and neighbors on these e-bikes. Most of them had not been on a bike in decades and they definitely were not prepared for the weight. Enjoy your bikes and thanks for watching.

[@Tony-ij9zx]

Nice job. Appreciate you taking the time and effort to put this together. Stay safe.

[@DavidCooper-vh4nr]

Something that I think is common sense, but is not entirely obvious is having the pedal at the top of the stroke on the side you're turning towards. It minimizes the possibility of the pedal striking the ground. Hope that's helpful. Happy Trails.

[@SteelerY360Nation]

Thank You for the Safety Tips!! I ordered my 1st E-bike. BTW, You Gotta New Subscriber!!

[@JP-nx2wr]

Hi Shawn, here's hoping all is well for you. Sad to see you haven't posted any great ebike safety videos lately! Many years ago I took the CanBike Instructor course (Canadian Bike) course for bicycle rider safety! So your ebike safety really struck a cord with me since I have had to switch to ebike after the injury to my right leg. I totally agree that a lot of ebike riders need ebike help even if they know how to ride bicycles! Please make some more great comtent sharing all your experience in motor cycle and ebike knowlege. Be safe my friend JP

[@stephenwilliams4406]

Just Subscribed. I like your easy style and complete explanations. Thanks.

[@robbiesmith5169]

Excellent information thank you. Really enjoyed Shadow’s presence

[@EulipionOutpost]

Wow, thanks so much for making these videos. Very useful for a newbie ebiker!

[@videomentaryproductionschannel]

This was an great Video for A learner or someone who has not got on a bike before or is just starting to use an E Bike Yah there are diffrant things to take into account when riding an E BIKE, great video .

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

Thank you.

[@randyr6610]

Thank you I’m getting my bike on December 2nd can’t wait.

[@craigstrain6442]

Thanks for the video. I am a 73 year old rider with many many miles behind me. But yet I fell on a slow u-turn on my ebike and broke my collar bone. SLOW SPEED stupid mistake. Listen and study what he is saying. Back up a riding again and so much smarter now.

[@ACE_1311]

You da man! Thanks up for this excellent guide

[@Jhpc399]

Thank you. Soon we will be out on our own new shinning toys, lets see for how long they'll remain shinning... Keep up the good work, I am sure many people have found help from your effort.

[@tastycocoa1]

great video I'm new to the ebike and what you're saying l have experienced and your instructions are on point.

[@PappyOG]

Thank you. I’m literally editing new videos right now. I appreciate the feedback. Be safe.

[@Mamabear_371]

Thanks , this help me out !!! I am new rider, this helps me out .. going down hill gets me scared sometimes because it goes to fast sometimes,

[@Mamabear_371]

But saying to push the back brakes frist , make me feel better

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

Glad it helped you. Thanks

[@Mamabear_371]

@@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291 than you & your welcome

[@shortyTate68]

I just got this bike 4 days ago and fell 2 times because it's a heavy bike but i only weigh 149pounds and it's hard to hold up when i stop. But i really like this bike.

[@ginacardarella]

Just got my E bike great information

[@Ottertuber]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@r.r.5204]

Great video. Thank you!

[@championschool6567]

Awesome Blossom! Thank you.

[@ronnieswanson7474]

Learning well thanks for the information

[@bonnies7507]

I recently got the same RAD bike that you show here. Your videos are very helpful as I am trying to get comfortable with it. Do you have plans to put out more videos ? I see these are over a year old now. Thanks

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

Thank you for the feedback. My intension has been to make more videos. These first few were inspired by what I was seeing on the trails around me. I saw some really bad falls involving older riders ending up with significant injuries. I've got some ideas, but I am also open for suggestions as to what others may be seeing out there. Thanks for the feedback, be safe and have fun.

[@DameEdnaBrown]

Thanks for the video a great lot of information

[@paulmarsh5673]

Got mine 3 weeks ago . Fell off after 50 mtrs Now outside for a rethink lol😂

[@jeriann3]

Great instruction! thanks

[@paulmarsh5673]

The dog is a good listener.

[@tomcorridan5236]

Excellent information..thank you

[@PappyOG]

Thank you. More to come.

[@wallywrench9844]

This video has a lot of good information. Some of motorcycle and bicycles skills overlap. You can use your rear brake and keep peddle pressure on turns just like being in the friction zone on a motorcycle.

[@roberthenry3757]

I’m a Boomer like You. We grew up with the Scwinns. I was the first one in My neighborhood to have no fenders. The fenders on My bike were dented . My Dad took them off. Everyone thought it looked good. Guess the B.M.X. Started with that. Those old striped down 50ts frames could not take the stress. I remember in metal shop. Everyone welding old frames that had been broken. B.M.X. Started from that. Kids in California in the 60ts. I know I was there.

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

Yep, my dad and uncles raced dirt bikes, we would take their old handle bars, number plates, etc. and put them on our bikes and build ramps out of 8' sheets of plywood. Then, we would try jumping over garbage cans. My brother and I have the scars to show how well that went. Evil Knievel was our idol. lmao

[@MrNormpon6]

Thank you my friend.

[@scb2scb2]

If you have a step-throug why start the way you showed first and not the way you showed later (stop light demo) much more stable for many people. If the bike design is stable enough i think most people should ride that model anyway much easier when you have things on the back too. Also this might be a very slight compromise with leg extension but many will setup the bike so they can just put a foot down on one side so you can start while sitting on the saddle already. But for the rest nice video anything that keeps people riding is good.

[@TL243]

Nice. Thanks.

[@stinkybuddydog]

Your neighborhood is really nice. I would love to ride there.

[@ma1375]

Thank you. Its so hard to be patient when u first get one

[@GGg-ic9ku]

Where did you get your goggles? I find sunglasses fog up when cold and have face covering. Do those work? Key safety issue for me! I need to keep eyes protected and without fogging. Great video, Thanks!

[@nolanr1400]

My advice would be to be very careful when you're high or drunk and you ride your bicycle. It can be dangerous sometimes

[@DavidCooper-vh4nr]

My advice is to NOT RIDE "under the influence". Ever. At All. Period. You're a danger to yourself and others.

[@Laogai001]

Now this is what I’m talking about. Hit the brake off the saddle both feet on the ground

[@pendejorojo]

While you should always try to use both brakes at the same time, any dirt bike rider will tell you when traversing a slippery area (especially downhill), hitting the front brake prematurely or with more force than your rear brake can cause the front tire to slide out. It is not fun to get pitched over the handlebars at any speed.

[@icestationzebraassociates2460]

Yup - and for that reason people should really treat them more like motorcycles. Some of these things get upwards of 30mph and stopping something that weighs so much while traveling that fast is a bit different than a bicycle.

[@ruthgibbins510]

Thank you so much for these tips! I’m NOT a natural cyclist and having broken many bones skiing ( l learnt at age 50!) I’ve got an e-bike to cycle more for fitness and to keep my hubby company. I’m 65 and very nervous about taking my really heavy e-bike out on the road. These tips are excellent and I’m going to practice on our rural roads before joining him. My one worry is stopping at junctions to turn right crossing the traffic (we are in UK) and I feel out of control starting off from this point - should I have the pedal assist on low or turn it off approaching the junction? Hmm

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

Thank you Ruth for the kind words. I understand your apprehension. I suggest having your pedal assist OFF while starting off into a turn like this. As you approach the intersection make sure you down shift into first gear (you may be “ghost pedaling” as you slow down, turn off pedal assist and, after you stop, make sure you have your pedal set at least midway up on the side opposite of the foot you have grounded. When starting, you can use your weight to stand on the pedal for a good start. Turning off the pedal assist will help to avoid the uncomfortable and sometimes surprising surge forward. Keep pedaling away as you up shift and re-engage pedal assist. All this happens pretty fast, but I’m sure after a couple of times practicing, you’ll have it down and you’ll be much more confident and comfortable. I hope this helps, Cheers.

[@Patricia-pq4jq]

Take a cab. Lol

[@paulmarsh5673]

Thanks I am buggered after many accidente and probably shouldnt be on a bike . Ill try my new bike again tomorrow after yr video. Do yu alqays start with 1. ? Power. Wgat about the right side gears ? Starting ?? I dont have a throttle .

[@franksafranek7766]

Great video. Thank you. Anything special about your gloves and where did you get them? Do you recommend wearing them?

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

I prefer full finger gloves, personally. These gloves are shooting gloves, there is not any extra padding on the palm and they are touch screen capable. They’re leather and super breathable. Not so much for crash protection as they are for blister and raw skin prevention. I just really like how comfortable they are. (Mechanix Wear: Tactical Specialty Vent Coyote Tactical Work Gloves - Thin, High Dexterity, Touch Capable (Large, Tan)). I got them from Amazon.

[@jrogertrudel6356]

Also, avoid using the pedals while doing a U-turn. When you press on the pedals while attempting to do a U-turn, power is sent to the drive motor giving the bike excess acceleration, and can really throw the rider to an unbalanced situation resulting in a fall. Speaking from experience. Thanks for the helmet I saved myself from a head injury.

[@JP-nx2wr]

Hi a hint while turning on an ebike, slightly depress one brake lever to disable the motor so you can peddle without assist and prevent stalling while turning.

[@heehaw8401]

Did the same thing last night. This 67 year old lady is sore today. I’m glad I had a helmet on.

[@JP-nx2wr]

@@heehaw8401 Hopefully you will use my above technique in the future and prevent future accidents.

[@lucienpouliot8907]

I'am 78 I have mainly learned by myself, I fall a couple of time couple of bruise to my legs. The one step option that what I should have,. One step ebike It's a must when u start using ebike. One thing I have learn don't press the trottle while braking, I had a couple of issues.

[@runjohn6489]

im 40 and a bit out of shape. when i got a ebike yes i did notice the weight. Not sure mine is as heavy as the rad. unsure. I have a giant brand bike, large, with bbshd installed kit and battery. I live in a building i have to carry my bike up stairs. so its heavy then. Best advice i know of is Lose weight. and i agree i have tipped over at low speed and turning. I tipped over like a brick. because i thought i was safe. and i zoned out and fell over. i was drunk at the time.. so that was a bad idea. lucky only my back hand got scraped.

[@joellenlevitre2590]

thanks

[@tanogae]

Regarding tight U-turns - I would think that you should emphasize that the bike be in first gear with pedal assist set to lowest or off. Do I have the right idea? Thanks

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

I definitely recommend OFF. Continuous pedaling will help maintain stability. Head placement and body position are also very important.

[@tanogae]

@@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291in, is it not important to inform people, especially the newbie biker, to put their gear setting to the first or second position, so it's easy to peddle. All the KZbin videos I have found so far don't explain much about gearing - when to be in which gear, not to operate the gear switch when not peddling, stuff like that. Please don't forget that there are some real greenhorns watching.

[@ROGERELLIS-uv4js]

Thanks

[@richardphillips2405]

Thank you for a great video. I have a Radwagon 4. I am still clumsy while riding. Two of my biggest fears is getting on and off the bike with the seat adjusted high enough so that I get the most strength out of my legs. But, in doing so, I can't get my leg over the seat. And the other fear is getting used to being in traffic and handling the bike safely. So, I am staying on streets where there is a lot of bicycle traffic and riding slow. I'm not sure about the bicycle seat adjustment. If I have the seat low enough to swing my leg over the seat, the seat is too low and my knees hurt when pedaling. Any advice? Thank you.

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

Just my opinion, but I would recommend stepping through the lower bar/battery mount area in front of the seat. Adjust your seat height enough to where your knees are only bent at about 30 degrees or less, without locking out your knees completely. I’m not sure how high your seat will go. I bought my wife a radrunner, she can’t peddle much due to a disability, so her seat is adjusted for comfort not pedaling. You may also consider an adjustable stem on the bars to minimize your forward lean if it is uncomfortable for you. With the seat up, you won’t be able to stay in your seat when you come to a stop. So, get comfortable with getting off your seat when stopping. Another way of mounting your bike while swinging your leg over the rear is to First: place a foot on a peddle (depending on which side you are mounting, left side, left foot/right side, right foot) Second: use your grounded foot to push off/away. Third: as the bike starts moving forward, stand up on the peddle foot and swing your leg over the rear. I taught this technique in mountain bike school, dirt bike school and street bike schools for short riders. When I was working bicycle patrol my bike seat was high and, with my duty belt, I had a hard time swinging my leg over the rear. So, I used this technique to alleviate this issue. It worked great for me. Hope this helps.

[@richardphillips2405]

Thanks. I'll try both techniques.@@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291

[@karenharrington9614]

I have a bar. I keep falling when I come to a stop. Help

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

I'm assuming you're talking about the top horizontal bar of your frame. If you can't straddle the bar when standing on the ground, the bike is too big for you. However, here is something you may be able to do to compensate. As you approach a stopping point, partially dismount your bike by swinging one leg over the rear of the bike so both feet are on one side of the bike. Keep one foot on the pedal (whatever side you dismounted on) you will basically be riding side saddle without actually being on the seat. As you come to a stop, place the foot that is not on the pedal on the ground, make sure you do this as you stop. Now you will be standing to one side of your bike until you're ready to go again. Just reverse these steps to get back on the bike. Make sense? I hope this helps.

[@SuperSokol7]

I have had my e-bike for less of a week and I have almost crashed entering curbs too fast. The tires do not like going over low curbs.

[@geraldherbst5069]

Poorly designed bikes for average size folks my bike seat was 36 inches from the ground to the top of the seat with little adjustment. I had to make major adjustments but it’s still not comfortable riding it. Waiting for the class action suits from the injury’s they will cause.

[@petewhite85]

You have the same model of Rad bikes I'll be buying soon including the large basket and bag on back. Do you have any balance issues with the horizontal orientation on the basket when you carry a loaded bag? Pop Rivet has a YT channel where he created an adapter on his RadRover 6 Plus to rotate the basket orientation vertically while not having the basket bump into the seat.

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

I do not like the way my rack is mounted at all. I’m planning on putting it back on the front, but I added an adjustable stem and the cables are too short with the rack mounted. I’ll have to buy extension cables. The rack, as it is, gets in the way if I try to swing my leg over the back. I hit the rack with my foot. As far as balance, I haven’t noticed any difference. I mount my bike by stepping through the down spar. My back and hip pain is why I got a step through anyway. I would recommend the adapter to mount the rack on the rear. Hope this helps.

[@petewhite85]

@@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291 Thanks for responding and I appreciate your advice. I'm having a bike shop do the assembly and I think I'll have them do that custom mount I saw in Pop Rivets video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqSsnoyofLyKlcUsi=X5s2DwGDyuUREvgb

[@robertshockley3]

Thank you for this. Got my first Ebike yesterday aaaaand it kicked me 3 times.

[@LetArtsLive]

When my leg was bad it was much harder to get on my bike after I lost my leg I can get on the bike easier LOL

[@LetArtsLive]

A car pulled out in front of me and I had to hit the brakes and I almost went over the handlebars but I didn't hit the car and I should have hit the back brake but I don't know if I would have stopped soon enough

[@LetArtsLive]

I see you have lights cars cannot see motorcycles and they definitely can't see bikes sometimes you need lights you need them flashing in the daytime you need lights everybody needs lights it can save your life that's what I think and if it's flashing it lasts forever I run my back tail light in the daytime flashing and my front one flashing I guess that's about all I can share that I can think of to help people first starting out because I learned the hard way I've been doing it 3 years it's like a horse you fall off you get back on

[@user-es1oc1mv8o]

What is the brand of helmet you have on? What price? Thanks...

[@vanessaweis2859]

I am a new ebike rider. 66 and I have had my share of joint replacements. But I love my new bike, but I am apprehensive and have fallen a few times. I am so glad I found your site, you explain techniques so well and then your demonstration is the icing on the cake. Your tips give me confidence and I am going to practice them. Thank you! I also like seeing sweet Shadow.

[@teishacasasanta7995]

What mode should you be in for turning or a U turn?

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

To avoid surging you should be on “0” while making u-turns or tight turns. 👍

[@DavidCooper-vh4nr]

My e-bike doesn't have a 0 settings, so I just use #1 to minimum sudden acceleration. You should be using only rear brake for low speed turns.

[@jsmilers]

That is absolutely and precisely the exact long way to mount an e-bike. Holy crap. Where did you get the idea that was the correct way?

[@DavidCooper-vh4nr]

Could you describe the correct way. I've always mounted from the left, firmly plant both feet on the ground and only then do l power up. I generally just use the throttle to get moving. Coming to a stop, l usually put my left foot down first, unless there's a curb on the right. Balance seems to be the most important thing in riding and especially starting, turning and stopping. Any suggestions? ps: I recently installed a rear-view mirror on the left and it makes all the difference. no more having to look over my shoulder anymore.

[@kharris0465]

Between me, my e-bike and my gear I am pushing 290-300 pounds while riding.

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

Yep, I mentioned my weight in the video to give an idea of how much weight I’m manipulating including the heavy Ebike. With bags and racks, I’m guessing my bike is around 100 lbs. I’m about 165. Trying to keep that weight as low to the ground as possible as well as shifting your weight, will help stability. I was surprised how heavy my bike was and it appears I wasn’t the only one. Enjoy yourself and be safe.

[@kharris0465]

@@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291 Thanks

[@BullzOfSteel]

what helmet is that?

[@PappyOG]

Giro Evoke MIPS Adult Urban Cycling Helmet, I got it on Amazon. Size Medium, my hat size is 7 1/8. Hope this helps.

[@frankpastor7555]

Hi I am I am new to this Ebike I am 77 years old and I wondering if I'm too old to have a Ebike

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

I can say something like “you’re never too old to do anything” but, not knowing your physical abilities, I can’t say for sure whether or not an Ebike is up your ally. I have a family member your age who has COPD and can’t walk 20 feet without getting winded and faint. I have a good friend the same age, well into his 70’s, and he rides a regular bike and walks several miles a day. If you are fit enough to do a brisk walk, you should be fine on an Ebike. However, I would look at smaller and lighter bikes. There are several foldable bikes that would work. Find a local shop near you and see if you can sit on one. These bikes aren’t cheap, so make sure your capable. Senior riders was the whole reason I felt compelled to make my videos. There are many seniors in my neighborhood who have taken up ebiking, their zipping around the neighborhood like kids. You’re the best judge of your own capabilities and limitations, good luck and be safe.

[@martinrieger5822]

There is no gyroscopic wheel effect that keeps you up. It's all you. The speed helps you fall over the front wheel more easily and enables you to correct front wheel position to be under you. The rake angle helps too.

[@wallywrench9844]

It's been over 50 years since I jumped off my bicycle to intentionally ghost ride it for the longest distance. Has gyro physics changed on the e bikes?

[@martinrieger5822]

@@wallywrench9844 no, it never existed on a bike. Just an ass-umption with no testing like so many popularly accepted ideas. If it was a gyroscopic wheel then you would not be able to turn. If you can point me to a gyro test that proves it is true then good, but there are tests on KZbin that prove the falling theory and disprove the gyro. Force is perpendicular to the applied force with a gyro, the wheel gyroscopic effect slows turning rate not holding you upright. It really is you falling over the front wheel and the micro ajustments you make that keeps you up. Therefore speed makes it easier to adjust, slower needs larger adjustments. The rake on the fork helps true things up and can allow the bike to roll a great distance by itself. Otherwise anyone could get on and robot bikes would be easy to control. There are gyro stabilised bikes for autonimous operation, but the is a whole subsystem in the frame that has to be spun up to make work.

[@rsl95818]

YOU SHOULDN'T WATCH CONES, I SHOULDN'T WATCH YOUR DOG

[@jaynedavies2757]

this guy has obviously never rode a BMX to any degree

[@user-kk2xv4dt6h]

Lmao

[@Laogai001]

Will you still tip over if you’re not clipped

[@brianbassett4379]

So all the same things Boomers learned when we were kids... Thanks, Sean.

[@AtomicB-zq2cw]

Are you being serious? Make sure your e-bike is turned on before using it? Do you need to remind yourself to turn on a light before walking into a dark room? It is not the “gyroscopic” effects of the wheels that keep you upright, it is the momentum of your mass that does this. Dude, you are way out of your league here … click …

[@ebikesafetytipsandreviews1291]

Thanks for the reply and ride safe.

[@ivancho5854]

It appears to me that a lot of ebike riders are seniors who haven't really cycled since childhood - once every decade doesn't count. It would probably be better for them to cycle an ordinary bicycle for a month or more before progressing to an ebike. The advice here is good, but if you need to be told "pay attention" or "look where you're going" then you shouldn't touch an ebike. Hard truths, but less hard than a fall with old bones. 🩻 All the best.

[@ivancho5854]

Wow, this bike is almost heavy enough to NEED ABS (anti-lock breaking system)! I wonder if that exists for ebikes yet? If not it will soon.

[@ivancho5854]

I don't think that I've needed to do an emergency brake since I was a stupid teenager. Then I crashed. Almost ALL emergency stops are caused by the rider going TOO FAST.

[@mogeking56]

5-11. 165 lbs well, well, well old fit Jimmy tell me more 🤨🧐🫤