E-bike helmet guide

With a E-bike helmet sure to go on tour

The proportion of cyclists who are looking for a E bikedecide, grows from year to year. In Germany alone, more than 500,000 wheels were sold in 2015 with an electric motor. Statisticians have calculated that there are now more than 2.5 million e-bikes on our roads. In view of these impressive figures, it is all the more amazing that there is still general uncertainty about how the term e-bikes is defined exactly. When the first bicycles with electric motor came on the market, many experts for the term ‚Pedelec‘ strong. pedelecis the abbreviation for Pedal Electric Cycle and is intended to be used on all wheels where the engine is used to assist pedaling. The maximum speed is 25 km / h, the engine makes about 250 W. From the perspective of the legislature, the pedelecs are classified as bicycles. This category accounts for about 95% of the wheels sold, but this term is rarely used.

The so-called S-Pedelecs are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. The electric motor of a S-pedelec may have a maximum rated output of 500 W in Germany. Who wants to drive a S-Pedelec, must have at least a moped driving license (class M). Owners of a car driving license (class B) may also drive S-Pedelec. With the electric small mopeds, which are referred to as e-bikes in the strict sense, the confusion around the terms is even greater. The public largely ignores these definitions and refers to any bicycle with an electric motor as an e-bike.

A hot topic – the helmets

Much more important than the name is the question of helmet duty. It is mandatory to wear a helmet exclusively for S-Pedelecs and small electric mopeds. On the so-called pedelecs you can go on tour without a helmet. However, that would be very reckless, because in accidents with two-wheeled head is particularly vulnerable. To protect against serious head injuries, every cyclist should wear a bicycle helmet. This is especially true when an electric motor provides for higher speeds.

Difference between bike helmet and E-bike helmet

At first glance, the differences are between a good bike helmet and one E-bike helmet not very noticeable. Both types of safety helmets must meet the same safety standards. In addition, the e-bike helmets offer a certain additional comfort. For example, anyone traveling with an e-bike needs less muscle power and sweats less than a conventional cyclist. That’s why e-bike helmets have fewer vents than bike helmets. Among the e-bike helmets, there are numerous models that are also equipped with a visor. So the eyes are better protected against dust and flying insects. While there are many special models for the normal bicycle helmets for children, looking for small e-bike helmets at most manufacturers in vain.

E-bike helmets that have proven themselves on long tours

Among the best-known manufacturers of high-quality helmets for cyclists and e-bikers are the companies UVEX, ABUS and PROFEX. The City model from PROFEX will appeal to everyone who commutes to work or college every day by bike or e-bike. This helmet does not only convince with its fashionable design. He is very light and can be worn very comfortably. The inner shell, which is made of lightweight EPS, protects the head reliably in falls or accidents. An inner ring system with rotating ring makes it possible to adapt the helmet exactly to the individual head size. Additional protection is provided by an integrated insect screen.