How to choose suitable for their own locomotive equipment products?

Choose suitable for their own locomotive equipment products need to consider the following factors:

1. protective equipment

Helmet

• Security AuthenticationFirst of all, we must ensure that the helmet has relevant safety certification, such as DOT (US Department of Transportation Certification), ECE (European Economic Commission Certification), CCC (China Compulsory Product Certification), etc. These certifications are fundamental to helmet safety.
• suitable size: Accurate head circumference measurement is the key. Use a soft ruler to circle the head about 1-2cm above the eyebrows to get the head circumference size. The inner pad of the helmet should fit the head, neither too tight to cause pressure, nor too loose to affect the protective effect. When trying on, shake your head left and right and nod up and down. The helmet should not shake obviously.
• Riding type adaptation:
  • Road Riding: If you are mainly riding at high speed on the road, full helmet is the best choice. It can provide a full range of head protection, reduce wind noise, and prevent dust and flying insects from entering at high speeds.
  • Urban commuter: For short-distance commuting in the city, 3/4 helmet or half helmet may be more suitable. They have good air permeability and wide field of vision, which is convenient for frequent turning to observe road conditions in urban traffic.
• Materials and Budget:
  • Carbon fiber helmet: Light weight, high strength, but higher price. If the budget is sufficient and the pursuit of high performance, carbon fiber helmet is a good choice, it can reduce the burden on the neck when riding for a long time.
  • Glass steel helmet: The price is moderate and the strength is good. It is a common helmet material.
  • ABS helmet: The price is relatively cheap, and the basic protective performance can meet the daily riding needs.

Riding Clothing

• Protective performance: Check whether the riding clothes are equipped with protective equipment, such as shoulder pads, elbow pads, back pads, knee pads, etc. The quality of the protective gear is very important, and high-quality protective gear can effectively disperse the impact force when falling. Some riding clothes have removable protective gear for easy cleaning and replacement.
• Material and climate adaptability:
  • Leather cycling suit: It has good abrasion resistance and tear resistance, suitable for long-distance travel or road riding. However, the permeability of leather cycling clothes is relatively poor, and it may feel stuffy in hot weather.
  • Oxford cloth riding clothes: wear-resistant and have a certain waterproof, is a more practical material. Some Oxford cloth riding clothes also add a waterproof coating to keep the body dry in light rain.
  • Mesh Riding Clothes: Excellent air permeability, suitable for riding in summer. It allows the air to circulate in the clothes and keep the body cool.
• Fit: Riding clothing should fit but not be tight. When trying on, pay attention to whether the various joints of the clothes can move freely, especially when bending over, raising hands, squatting and other actions, the clothes will not have a sense of restraint. At the same time, the length of the riding clothes should also be appropriate. The hem of the jacket should be able to cover the buttocks, and the length of the pants should be able to cover the ankles to avoid skin exposure during riding.

Knee and elbow pads

• Protection level: Choose the protection level according to your riding strength and risk. If you often do high-speed riding or off-road riding, you need to choose hard plastic knee and elbow pads with high protection performance, which can effectively resist the impact when you fall. For urban recreational riding, soft rubber or knee and elbow pads with cushioning materials may be sufficient.
• Fixed way: Knee pads and elbow pads should be fixed firmly. It is best to have adjustable fixing devices such as Velcro or straps to ensure that they will not shift during riding. Some advanced knee and elbow pads are also ergonomically designed to better fit the joints and provide a comfortable wearing experience.

Cycling Gloves

• Functional Requirements:
  • Slip resistance: The non-slip material in the palm of the glove is very important. It can ensure that the rider will not slip when holding the handlebar. Especially in the case of wet environment or sweaty hands, good anti-slip performance can improve the safety of riding.
  • Protection function: The back of the hand should have sufficient protection to prevent hand injuries when falling. Some gloves are also provided with hard shell protection at the finger joints, which increases the protective area of the hand.
• Material and seasonal adaptation:
  • Leather Gloves: Suitable for use in spring and autumn, it has a certain degree of warmth and wear resistance.
  • cloth gloves: Good air permeability, suitable for summer riding.
  • Carbon fiber gloves: Usually used for professional track riding or high-performance motorcycle riding, it not only provides excellent protection, but also reduces hand fatigue to a certain extent.

2. vehicle equipment

Tail box and side box

• Capacity requirements: Determine the capacity of the box according to your riding habits and uses. If you often travel long distances and need to carry more luggage, such as changing clothes, tools, spare parts, etc., then you need a larger capacity of the tail box and side box. For city commutes, a smaller trunk may be sufficient for everyday items such as helmets and raincoats.
• Material and quality:
  • Plastic tail box: The price is relatively low, the weight is light, and the colors and styles are diverse. However, the strength of the plastic material is relatively low and may be damaged when subjected to a large external force. However, some high-quality engineering plastic tail boxes also have good durability.
  • Aluminum alloy tail box: High strength, good durability, able to withstand greater impact and pressure. Its anti-theft performance is also better than the plastic tail box, but the price is higher and the weight is heavier, which may have a certain impact on the handling of the vehicle.
• Installation Method and Adaptability: Ensure that the installation method of the tail box and side box matches your own locomotive. Some boxes are directly fixed on the frame by screws, while others use quick release devices to facilitate disassembly and installation. Before purchasing, you should know the installation interface and size of your locomotive to avoid the situation that it cannot be installed or is unstable after installation.

Mobile phone holder

• Installation stability: The installation position and method of the mobile phone holder directly affect its stability. Choose a bracket that can be firmly installed on the handlebar or dashboard to prevent the phone from shaking or falling during riding. Some mobile phone holders have shock absorption devices to reduce the impact of road bumps on the mobile phone.
• Compatibility: Make sure that the mobile phone holder can adapt to your mobile phone model and size. Some stands have adjustable jaws or suction cups that can accommodate different sizes of mobile phones. At the same time, it is also necessary to consider whether the mobile phone holder will affect the use of other on-board equipment or vehicle control components.
• Function expansion: If you need to use mobile navigation during riding, it is best to choose a mobile phone holder with angle adjustment function to easily adjust the angle of the mobile phone screen to obtain the best viewing effect. Some mobile phone holders also have a charging function, which is very convenient for long-distance riding.

Spotlight

• Lighting requirements: Choose the type and brightness of the spotlight according to your riding environment. If you often ride on rural roads or mountain roads without street lights, you need to choose spotlights with high brightness and long irradiation distance. For urban riding, the main purpose is to improve the recognition of vehicles. Spotlights with appropriate brightness are sufficient to avoid over-bright spotlights affecting the sight of other road users.
• Installation position and angle: The correct installation position and angle can give full play to the best lighting effect of the spotlight. Generally speaking, the spotlights are installed on both sides or below the front of the car, and the installation angle should be adjusted according to the driving direction and lighting requirements of the vehicle to ensure that the lighting range can cover the road in front of the vehicle and the edges on both sides.
• Waterproof performance: Since the locomotive may encounter rain weather during driving, the waterproof performance of the spotlight is very important. Choosing a spotlight with a good waterproof level can ensure normal use in a humid environment and extend the service life of the spotlight.

3. electronic equipment

helmet bluetooth headset

• Sound quality and communication qualityGood sound quality allows the rider to have a better experience when answering the phone or listening to music. At the same time, the quality of communication is also very important. It is necessary to ensure that the connection between the Bluetooth headset and the mobile phone is stable and the call is clear under different riding speeds and environments.
• Battery life: Choose a Bluetooth headset with suitable battery life according to your riding time. If you often ride long distances, you need to choose headphones with long battery life to avoid running out of electricity during the ride.
• Wearing comfort: Since Bluetooth headsets need to be worn on the helmet for a long time, comfort is an important consideration. The earplugs or earmuffs of the earphones should be soft, not oppressive to the ears, and the overall weight of the earphones should be moderate, so as not to add too much burden to the helmet.

driving recorder

• Video QualityChoose a driving recorder capable of shooting high-definition video (at least 1080P) to ensure that the scene can be clearly recorded in the event of an accident or dispute. At the same time, the angle of view of the recorder should also be considered, and the wide-angle lens can shoot a wider range and better record the situation on both sides of the road.
• Storage capacity and loop recording: The driving recorder needs to have enough storage capacity to save video files. Some recorders support the insertion of large-capacity memory cards and have a loop recording function. When the memory card is full, it can automatically overwrite the earliest video files to ensure that the recorder can continue to work.
• Installation convenience and stability: The installation position of the driving recorder is usually on the front or helmet. Choose a recorder that is easy to install and fixed firmly to avoid loosening or falling during riding. At the same time, ensure that the installation position of the recorder will not affect the rider's line of sight and the control of the vehicle.