Now it's the winter time make sure you check your electric bike is safe. Check the tyres, they should be pumped up to 60 PSI Take a look at the tread and if they are worn change the tyres, On a car this is a legal requirement, but on a bike while it's not compulsory this is your safety we are talking about so why would you not do it?

Make sure your lights are working, if necessary change the batteries, they are quite cheap and it's not worth risking an accident because someone doesn't see you for the sake of a couple of batteries.

 It's amazing how many badly lit cyclists I see around where their lights are so dim that they can hardly be seen, or sometimes the bikes have no lights at all. On electric bikes it's even more important, because electric bicycles go that much faster. How little they must value their lives or maybe it's just because they can see ok they don't realise that through a car windscreen there can be many reflections,  plus car headlights coming the other way or their windscreen can sometimes blind drivers, or the screen can get all misted up and the poor cyclist doesn't get noticed. Bright flashing lights are legal and should be used at all times.

It is always up to us to make sure that other road user's see us at all times.

Don't forget to check your brakes. This is the most important safety part of your electric bike. On the LifeCycle electric bikes, The Mountain Sport and Alpine Sport the brakes are Hydraulic Disc brakes. There are the best brakes you can get the safest and the most reliable, they don't fade in wet weather and they don't squeal they are also very easy to use, with just the lightest touch they will bring you to a stop in safety. But even so they should still be checked regularly.

 All other types of brakes will need regular attention and adjustment to make certain they are working properly. Our bikes all come with a tool kit, but if necessary get a simple set of tools and keep them with the bike at all times in case you should need them, and regularly check you brakes, or call us and book you bike in for a service or brake check.

 Also make sure your gears are ok and change correctly. This is very important as if they don't operate right they could damage themselves. The usual problem is that the cable stretches especially when the bike is quite new. This s a simple task and often does not need any tool Just a turn of the thumb wheel on top of the gear is all that is needed.

 Or if you are a long way from us and are not sure how to adjust your brakes or gears or any other part of your bike, please call our service department for advice. This is a free service and we are always pleased to hear from our customers and off as much free advice as is required. You are not alone out there we are here to help so use us to keep your bike safe and in perfect running order.