What is fatbike and why winter is cool

By data FOM, 63% of Russians like winter. Many occasions: Christmas holidays, snowy weather, winter fun and beauty all around. 87% like to spend time outdoors: walking, playing snowballs, ride a rollercoaster, skating and skiing.

But apart from the standard winter fun there is one, about which few people know: velogibrid. This is the same bike, only with an electric motor. Cold weather - not a reason to leave the favorite entertainment and a bicycle with an electric motor facilitates winter trips.

In the Finnish city of Oulu every fifth citizen (22%) instead of the car or public transport uses bike.

In neighboring Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway, people ride bikes, even in winter, and the cold climate is not a hindrance. In addition, cycling helpfulHealth benefits of cycling: a systematic review. You strengthen your heart and reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke and cancer, spend more calories and look better.

Therefore, look at the electric bike better, and do not be afraid to ride it in the winter. It is only necessary to prepare and choose the right outfit.

Bike for winter

In the summer you can sit on any great and fun to pedal, then it will not work in the winter. In cold weather, snow is better to ride velogibridah with good tires - will not slip and slip, you will be able to ride on the snow without any problems.

A good option for winter - mountain electric bike. In another way it is called a mountain velogibrid. This bike with fat tires and an electric motor, a kind of jeep among bicycles. On it you will drive where there is no place in the usual bikes (the drifts, sand, stones), but due to the electric motor is not tired feet.

Wide tires - it is also a comfort during the trip. You will not feel the bumps and pits, because these wheels are their "swallow". In the context of the city is also useful: the roads in Russia have not become perfect, especially because along the way there are curbs and "speed bumps".

Where to ride?

Mountain velogibrid attracted lovers of outdoor activities. Skates - it is boring and monotonous. And if you do not ski mountain - do not have enough drive and adrenaline. The snowballs too will not play the whole winter. And a bike, you can go to the park or out of town and ride on the snow-covered forest, frozen coast of the river or even go on the ice. Motor bike ride easier and makes it pleasant and not tiring.

Only it depends on you, where you go next time. Mountain electric bikes excellent job with snowdrifts, so do not worry, it will get stuck somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Do not get stuck.

In the US even spend the winter race on fatbike (bike with large tires, but without the motor), and Russian travelers in 2013 to overcome them 310 kilometers through the snow along the coast of the North Arctic Ocean.

These bikes are good not only in winter but in summer. They will travel on sand, mud, slippery cobblestones in high grass. Every day can be selected out of the city and arrange a mini-c traveling friends or family.

How to choose a mountain velogibrid

Pay attention to characteristics: engine power, battery capacity, mileage. For maximum speed not chase, it's not a scooter or motorcycle. Also important is the weight of the bike: the girls better to choose the model easier, men can take heavier.

If you buy your first elektrofetbayk, do not take a fancy at once. For the first time enough bicycle easier, and you will be able to change it to a more powerful for the next season. There are options with two engines and four-wheel drive. These bikes are better overcome obstacles, but are more expensive.

In Eltreco online store, which we have written this stuff now Sale - Mining velogibrid can buy twice cheaper cost. For example, there is a mountain velogibrid BIGCAT DUAL 1000.

It is an ideal electric bike for the winter walks in the woods and trips around town. He aluminum, four-wheel drive, with two motors to overcome obstacles without any problems. Good wings protect from wet snow and dirt, and the front and rear racks need for things. Take a tent, thermos, food, and go on a trip out of town. The battery can be easily removed and recharged from an ordinary power outlet.

There is a small mountain velogibrid CYBERBIKE FAT 350W with folding frame.

This is an unusual model with smaller wheels for fatbike. Nevertheless, he has a good permeability. And yet it is compact, so it can be put into the trunk, or to go with him on the subway. the battery charge is enough for 40 km, but if the battery is not enough, and can be reached without the aid of a motor.

An excellent choice for all-weather driving - mountain electric bike UBERBIKE FAT 48V-1000 BLACK. It is a powerful all-wheel drive with two motors fatbike, good shock absorption and removable battery lithium-ion cells from LG. It can be easy to remove and charge anywhere.

The bike has a built-in trip computer that displays speed, trip odometer, battery level, and the level of PAS (just how much help you pedal the motor).

Another option velogibrida - BENELLI FAT NERONE. This incredibly stylish electric bike from the famous Italian brand Benelli.

In addition to the cool design, the bike excellent performance: it weighs only 22 kg, the battery will last for 70 kilometers, in the terrain are not inferior to other fatbike. On it you will look good in a suit, when traveling in the summer to work, and sports equipment, going on a winter bike ride.

All in all, a great choice. In the online store Eltreco you prompt, what to get. You can even sign up for a test drive and try out the bike in action. The main thing - to determine the budget and purpose of travel (entertainment, long country trips, riding in the countryside and in the city). And do not be afraid! It's more fun than it sounds.

Subtleties of winter driving

• Bicycle tires should be slightly lowered to grip was better.
• Press the brake lever twice to better slow down.
• Use the rear brake to keep from falling. If the front wheel brake, it can be blocked.
• Do not dress too warm. After a couple of minutes you will be hot, it can be simple. Dress so that it may be a little cool. While driving just get warm, but do not sweat.
• Head, neck, and hands should be warm. Therefore, always wear a scarf, hat and gloves.
• Wear warm socks and take it with a spare. During winter driving strongest legs are freezing. If you ride in the country, they are easy to wet.
• Buy a bicycle lamp. When it gets dark, you will see the road and become visible to drivers.
• Take extra batteries for headlights. In the cold they can get faster.