So the bike comes through the winter.
Drive or not to drive?
That is the first question that needs to be answered. Is the bike used over the winter or is it mothballed for a few months? In both cases, you should take the time to give the good piece the appropriate care. Most of it applies to every bike type-regardless of whether it is city cruiser, mountain bike or racing bike. With e-bikes and S-Pedelecs, the electronics and the battery should also be kept in view in addition to maintaining the mechanical parts.
Variant A: The bike makes hibernation.
Hard -boiled all -year cyclists can skip this section, because this is only about bicycles that can at best spend the winter on a dry and weather -gun cookies. Just leave it outside for months you shouldn't be two -wheeler. And if there is no garage or a comparable structural shelter, then you should cover it at least weatherproof. Is it done? Under no circumstances! So that the dear bike after the winter rest not only makes "IIIH-AAAH" croak, he would like to get a little love and care before the break.
First of all, you should clean the bike properly. Actually clear! In any case, rust -prone and moving parts should be protected in any case. You should work with a universal creep oil at least. As a result, the parts are stuck from stipping and especially protected against corrosion. You should not drown your bike in lubricants and at least free the frame with a cloth from excess lubricants, otherwise dirt deposits can be stuck later and that would be rather counterproductive. Apart from that, nature thanks you to the moderate handling of synthetic fats. If you want, you can of course also start specialized care products, such as a chain oil.
Everything clean and greased? Then nothing like under the proverbial bitch with the bike. A weatherproof hood of course only needs the bike if it has to spend the winter outside.
If you call an e-bike your own, there are a few more things you should pay attention to! Battery does not suffer the cold at all! So it's best to store the battery somewhere in the apartment. At best, the battery charge should always move in a range between around 30 and 80 percent, and that applies even more if you do not use the battery. A deep discharge should be prevented, because that can make the battery output. So keep your bikeakkus in the green in winter and occasionally checks the charging stand.
Do not forget to maintain your accessories on the occasion. Bicycle helmets are also happy about a little care before they disappear in the closet until next season. KED® bicycle helmets are not only particularly comfortable and safe, but also extremely easy to care for. The outer shell can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth and some detergent and the other parts can also be cleaned. Many helmets also offer removable and washable upholstery. And if, for example, the straps have been dirty or sweaty, for example, you can simply insert them into some soap water and then rub it off and dry. Because a well -maintained helmet is often raised again after the winter break.
Variant B: With the bike through snow and mud
This is where the tips for all those who defy the cold fearlessly and warmly and move their bike diligently in winter. It is little fun to clean the bike at cold temperatures, but regular care is particularly important in winter. Snowwear and wet not only pollute tires and rims. The moving parts in particular suffer from the influence of road salt, which is used on many streets in the winter months. After regular cleaning of the bicycle, the care of all exposed and affected parts of the bike with moisture -displacing lubricants such as creep oils or even more liable oil or fat for the chain helps. The latter, like sprockets and cassette, needs a lot of maintenance in winter, because the salt otherwise easily rust and after all, corroding bicycle parts nobody wants to have.
Was that? Rather not, because there are other things to consider for a safe way in winter, for example. Winter tires have long been common in the car, but also the bicycle should be treated for the sake of safety. The rubber mixture should cope with cold temperatures and a gripping profile ensures better grip on mud and snow. For occasional drivers there are now even tire systems with interchangeable treads - the winter suitability is made almost in the "bike turn".
Also pay attention to the condition of the brakes in winter and regularly check all other parts and the lighting of the bike. Because some situation that may go harmless in summer can quickly become critical in winter with poor visibility and slippery conditions. In the best case, you never have to leave your bike outside, but have a shelter or even a heated bike room. If not, then you should treat the two -wheeler a weatherproof cover as soon as it is parked somewhere longer.
In winter, however, it is not only important to pay special attention to the bike. The people who swing on the saddle should also be careful. With a particularly careful driving style and with warm, weatherproof clothing. Of course, this also includes a safe bicycle helmet, which together with a warm helmet cap sits well and comfortably on his head. In the KED@ range you will find first -class helmets "Made in Germany" and models that have been certified according to the highest standards and protect it particularly well.
If you are one of the e-bike drivers, then remember that the batteries do not like cold temperatures and that their power below and further decreases further and further, the colder it becomes. That is why you should never leave the battery outside on the bike, but always take with you and only put it in heated rooms. Also, you should not load batteries before you have accepted room temperature and make sure when driving, make sure that the battery is always adjusted to a slight support performance, since batteries create your own heat when using.
Conclusion - With the right care, the beloved two -wheeler gets well through the winter. Regardless of whether you are waiting for warmer days or are on the road every day in winter.
That is the first question that needs to be answered. Is the bike used over the winter or is it mothballed for a few months? In both cases, you should take the time to give the good piece the appropriate care. Most of it applies to every bike type-regardless of whether it is city cruiser, mountain bike or racing bike. With e-bikes and S-Pedelecs, the electronics and the battery should also be kept in view in addition to maintaining the mechanical parts.
Variant A: The bike makes hibernation.
Hard -boiled all -year cyclists can skip this section, because this is only about bicycles that can at best spend the winter on a dry and weather -gun cookies. Just leave it outside for months you shouldn't be two -wheeler. And if there is no garage or a comparable structural shelter, then you should cover it at least weatherproof. Is it done? Under no circumstances! So that the dear bike after the winter rest not only makes "IIIH-AAAH" croak, he would like to get a little love and care before the break.
First of all, you should clean the bike properly. Actually clear! In any case, rust -prone and moving parts should be protected in any case. You should work with a universal creep oil at least. As a result, the parts are stuck from stipping and especially protected against corrosion. You should not drown your bike in lubricants and at least free the frame with a cloth from excess lubricants, otherwise dirt deposits can be stuck later and that would be rather counterproductive. Apart from that, nature thanks you to the moderate handling of synthetic fats. If you want, you can of course also start specialized care products, such as a chain oil.
Everything clean and greased? Then nothing like under the proverbial bitch with the bike. A weatherproof hood of course only needs the bike if it has to spend the winter outside.
If you call an e-bike your own, there are a few more things you should pay attention to! Battery does not suffer the cold at all! So it's best to store the battery somewhere in the apartment. At best, the battery charge should always move in a range between around 30 and 80 percent, and that applies even more if you do not use the battery. A deep discharge should be prevented, because that can make the battery output. So keep your bikeakkus in the green in winter and occasionally checks the charging stand.
Do not forget to maintain your accessories on the occasion. Bicycle helmets are also happy about a little care before they disappear in the closet until next season. KED® bicycle helmets are not only particularly comfortable and safe, but also extremely easy to care for. The outer shell can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth and some detergent and the other parts can also be cleaned. Many helmets also offer removable and washable upholstery. And if, for example, the straps have been dirty or sweaty, for example, you can simply insert them into some soap water and then rub it off and dry. Because a well -maintained helmet is often raised again after the winter break.
Variant B: With the bike through snow and mud
This is where the tips for all those who defy the cold fearlessly and warmly and move their bike diligently in winter. It is little fun to clean the bike at cold temperatures, but regular care is particularly important in winter. Snowwear and wet not only pollute tires and rims. The moving parts in particular suffer from the influence of road salt, which is used on many streets in the winter months. After regular cleaning of the bicycle, the care of all exposed and affected parts of the bike with moisture -displacing lubricants such as creep oils or even more liable oil or fat for the chain helps. The latter, like sprockets and cassette, needs a lot of maintenance in winter, because the salt otherwise easily rust and after all, corroding bicycle parts nobody wants to have.
Was that? Rather not, because there are other things to consider for a safe way in winter, for example. Winter tires have long been common in the car, but also the bicycle should be treated for the sake of safety. The rubber mixture should cope with cold temperatures and a gripping profile ensures better grip on mud and snow. For occasional drivers there are now even tire systems with interchangeable treads - the winter suitability is made almost in the "bike turn".
Also pay attention to the condition of the brakes in winter and regularly check all other parts and the lighting of the bike. Because some situation that may go harmless in summer can quickly become critical in winter with poor visibility and slippery conditions. In the best case, you never have to leave your bike outside, but have a shelter or even a heated bike room. If not, then you should treat the two -wheeler a weatherproof cover as soon as it is parked somewhere longer.
In winter, however, it is not only important to pay special attention to the bike. The people who swing on the saddle should also be careful. With a particularly careful driving style and with warm, weatherproof clothing. Of course, this also includes a safe bicycle helmet, which together with a warm helmet cap sits well and comfortably on his head. In the KED@ range you will find first -class helmets "Made in Germany" and models that have been certified according to the highest standards and protect it particularly well.
If you are one of the e-bike drivers, then remember that the batteries do not like cold temperatures and that their power below and further decreases further and further, the colder it becomes. That is why you should never leave the battery outside on the bike, but always take with you and only put it in heated rooms. Also, you should not load batteries before you have accepted room temperature and make sure when driving, make sure that the battery is always adjusted to a slight support performance, since batteries create your own heat when using.
Conclusion - With the right care, the beloved two -wheeler gets well through the winter. Regardless of whether you are waiting for warmer days or are on the road every day in winter.