Surviving the winter with your Windgoo E-Bike, our tips!

Summer is over and it's getting really cold again. Cruising in the sun, the warm wind in your hair and making nice stops for an ice cream are no longer possible. But the lifespan and range of your E-Bike and battery also need the necessary attention in the winter. We have a few useful tips for you to help your Windgoo and yourself through the winter !

1. Keep on cycling!

   The range (the distance the battery can travel) of our Windgoo products has been tested under more favorable conditions. That is, 20 degrees, no wind, a flat road, the correct tire pressure, a rider weight of approximately 75 kilos and a new battery. This range is therefore influenced by many factors, including the weather. Wind, rain, sun and cold all have their effect on this range. We can already give you 1 tip for the winter: keep cycling!
   It is best for the battery to stay in good condition – you do this by continuing to use it regularly.

2. Store the battery at room temperature

   The battery is best maintained at temperatures between 10 and 20 degrees. Do not store it in the garage or shed, but store it in a dry environment in your home. Only put the battery back in the E-Bike just before you start riding. With a Windgoo without a removable battery, it is best to place your entire E-Bike at room temperature.

3. Just thawing :)

   Only hang your battery on the charger when it is back at 'room temperature' , so not immediately from the cold outside environment. Defrost the 'cold fingers' with a cup of chocolate milk, like we do when we have taken a winter walk.

4. Check the battery for drain

   If you are not using your Windgoo during the winter, make sure you keep it with about 50% battery status. Check regularly that it is not empty, which can happen in the cold, and charge it if necessary.

5. Polishing polishing polishing

   Keep your chain clean and greased. The same goes for your frame. It is also smart to lower your tire pressure a bit so that you have more grip on snowy and slippery roads.

6. Safety first!

   Always wear a helmet! Especially when you go out in the cold. There are thin beanies for sale that you can wear perfectly under your Windgoo bicycle helmet. Warmth is important, but safety is even more important!

7. Cover

   If you place your Windgoo in a bike shed or somewhere else outside, buy a nice cover to put over your E-Bike when it is in the shed. This ensures that it cools down a little less and you keep it in more optimal condition.

8. Layers!

   Layers, layers, layers. We gave this tip in the summer as well, but this tip is also indispensable in the winter. With layers, you retain as much heat as possible. Also think of clothing with good reflective strips to keep yourself as visible as possible on dark days.