Protective wear for ebiking?

[Jim99]

Hi - wondering what people usually wear when ebiking? Anyone using additional protection (beyond a helmet) and if so what? Coming from a MTB background and used to wearing kneepads and such downhill but feel it's a bit out of place on an ebike...

 

[Fordulike]

Coming from a MTB background and used to wearing kneepads and such downhill but feel it's a bit out of place on an ebike...

Soundwave doesn't seem to think so. He'll be along soon to show you his Halo suit

I always wear long trousers, tops and cycling gloves. That's mainly to help protect from woodland foliage, rather than a fall.

Also, it helps to prevent those nasty little ticks hitching a ride and having a feast, given half a chance.

 

[Jim99]

Soundwave doesn't seem to think so. He'll be along soon to show you his Halo suit

I always wear long trousers, tops and cycling gloves. That's mainly to help protect from woodland foliage, rather than a fall.

Also, it helps to prevent those nasty little ticks hitching a ride and having a feast, given half a chance.

Found soundwave's post on protective gear - looks pretty intense. Thanks for the feedback - and good tip for the ticks!

 

[Crockers]

You should see his light sabre.

 

[LeighPing]

Just this. Head, (helmet and occasionally a bug mask), eye protection and gloves.

 

[Wingreen]

Dont forget the padded underpants!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bike-Gel-3D-Bicycle-Cycling-Riding-Shorts-Padded-Pants-Underpants-MenSize-M-XXXL-/201604986040?var=&hash=item2ef097f4b8:m:mRGpM8VwDula73_npwPRZBw

 

[Emo Rider]

One of the things that people rarely think about is what they have on their feet. I cringe everytime I see a cyclist wearing flip flops or sandles. The first thing to touch the ground when you are trying to regain control is your foot or feet. A well made pair of properly laced up trainers or cycling shoes are a must have.

 

[Nealh]

Much the same here as others.

• Snow board style helmet.
• Bolle rush eye wear clear or smoked.
• Stout Brasher leather walking boots, a bit odd for riding but very comforable and good ankle support.
• Tenn long mtb trousers, water repelling and protection against foilage/nettles etc.
• Gloves.
• For winter/colder weather below 10oC some merino wool base layers.

 

[KirstinS]

Same as Nealh but

Protect your eyes ! I always wear something after a nasty experience with a bit of flying grit left me unable to.see properly for about a week

 

[Wicky]

Helmet, gloves, paddedd shorts and cricket box...

 

[D8ve]

As it's chillier now long sleeved t shirt and fingerless gloves with my shorts.
And snowboarding helmet with eye protection.

 

[BigG]

I have vey sensitive eyes and wear variofocals and Bolle clear "over glasses" as my eyes water very badly. I recently found a company in Exeter who sell what appear to be perfect for me... once I get my eyes retested in January.... because they can get prescription lenses fitted by a company who they use.
The following link might be of interest to people with similar probs.

https://www.eyewear-accessories.co.uk/pages/cycling-glasses-with-wind-protection