How To Take a Bike For a Test Ride | KBO Bike
There is always this joy that comes with purchasing a new bike. The smell of new, the thought of having something you are not used to, and yes, the new feeling you get from riding it. Speaking of feelings, the happiness that comes with purchasing a new bike can oddly enough make one pick a bike that might be more problematic than one expected. This isn’t only common with newbie getting their first e-bike; pros sometimes make this mistake. No! we aren’t here to discourage you, we are here to do the contrary. If you are looking to go for a test ride, you might want to read this through.
1.Make an Appointment for your first test ride
Let's start with the obvious. No one likes an impromptu test ride. No matter the smile you are met with when you enter a store, the salesman is mostly not happy with you. This is also a disadvantage to you as you will have or might be given a very short time to test ride. This short time as you will soon find out can't begin to scratch the surface of what a test ride entails. Making an appointment will also give you an insight into the types of e-bike and brands they have available for you to choose from.
2.Make Prepared to do It
How do I make myself ready aside from being physically present, you might ask. Well, because what you wear sometimes will determine how you feel when taking the ride. Remember, it's a test ride so it's only right you put safety first. Get yourself bike riding safety helmet to wear to protect your head. Not just this, put on an outfit that is most suitable for riding. Something you would wear if you are going for an actual ride. Short, sunglasses, and gloves might be needed too. This will get you in tune with the bike and give you the exact experience you will get when you start riding it. Also, wearing something comfortable will allow you to focus on your goal - test riding.
3.Test More than one Ride
Often time, we already have an idea of what we want to buy. So we plan on just climbing on it, ride around for a few minutes, pay for it and be on your way. While this sometimes works out fine, but that is not the case for most people. Yes, you may have a product in mind but nothing says you shouldn't give others a try to see which is most comfortable. The commuter electric bike KBO breeze is an example of a very good e-bike that can be used for just about any type of riding.
4.Ask Questions
Chances are you do not know everything there is to know about a bike, even the one you seek to purchase. Hence, the reason to ask the people in charge any questions that comes to mind. If you are looking to get a high-performance bike, you might want to know which is the best electric bike to purchase. If you are the type that rides for a long time at a stretch, you would want to ask the maximum range for the e-bike you want to purchase. Some electric bike can go as far as 50 miles and can do well in rocky terrain. Some rugged high-performance e-bike can go 45 miles but gives you the protection you will need from any terrain. In fact, you should ask what you might be needing alongside your bike to optimize your riding experience. Ask those in charge and you would be surprised at how much you don't know. If you are an electric bike beginner and don't know how to shift gears on a bike, here is an answer to you.
5.Go for an Actual Ride
Now, this is where most people falter. When they go for a test ride, they only ride for a short while, and then, the decision is made. Some have learned the hard way that this short ride isn't a good judge of how a bike actually is. You don't have to learn the hard way, which is why you should always ride the bike you want to get. To get the most of this, here is what you need to do.
6.Be attentive to the bike the moment you get hold of it
Ride it for a few seconds and stay on it. This will allow you to know if you are comfortable on the bike. If by staying few seconds and you already feel odd, then you might want to consider another option. Nevertheless, before you judge, make sure the saddle is well adjusted to your preference. When this is done, take note of how you feel.
When you are done with this, take the bike for a ride. With the Stealth Road Electric Bike KBO Hurricane, you might want to try its three pedal-assist and while you are at it, see if you can easily assess all the functions while riding. It might take a couple of minutes for this, but see how you do and feel while switching gears, applying brakes, and using other components.
Furthermore, take the bike uphill then down a couple of times, use turn a couple more times, and see how it respond to your handling.
When you find all these perfect to your taste, you can take it a notch by going at different speeds with the bike. Here is a disclaimer, we do not say over speed, but get to know the bike's reaction when much power is demanded of it. Likewise use the different speeds on different terrains, and turn. Now, how do you feel about all those? If you feel good and comfortable, then you should be rest assured you are getting your money's worth.
The test doesn't have to take hours, a solid 30 minutes or a little more would be perfect. It's easy to know if a bike isn't for you, but it takes time to know if it actually fits what you need it for, so don't rush it. If you are new to this world of e-bikes, you might want to grab some accessories with your bike - safety cannot be overrated-get a kickstand if the product you are getting doesn't have one. A multifunction bicycle repair 16-in-1 toolkit can also be very useful when you least expected. Plus it's better than getting it individually. And lastly a riding safety helmet to protect your head. Last but not least, use a bike frame bag to store your phone and keys.
Now that you've don't all these, congrats and happy riding!!
