Cyseekin E-Bike Blog

Verkehrsregeln & Sicherheit
Radfahrer wartet bei roter Ampel am Grünpfeil für Fahrräder

Green arrow for bicycles: Turn right safely and legally at a red light

Sign 721 allows cyclists to turn right on red only after coming to a complete stop. Here’s how to properly check the traffic light, crossings, and right of way.

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E-Bike Pflege
Mechanikerin zeigt eine gebrochene Speiche an einem ausgebauten Laufrad

Broken bicycle spoke: Why the wheel should go to the workshop

If a spoke breaks, you need to stop. Here’s how to secure the bike for transport and identify what the workshop needs to inspect as well.

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Verkehrsregeln & Sicherheit
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Bicycle stolen: What you should document and report now

After a bicycle theft, a clear sequence is essential: document the scene, report the theft, obtain the case number, and inform your insurance company.

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E-Bike Ratgeber
Ein unmarkiertes E-Bike steht gesichert auf einem Heckträger

E-bike on a bike rack: Check the weight and secure it properly

Before transporting an e-bike, check the nose weight, carrier weight and rail clearance. This check keeps the bikes, license plates and lighting safe.

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Verkehrsregeln & Sicherheit
Radfahrerin wartet vor einem linksseitigen Radweg mit blauem Fahrradschild

Bike path in the wrong direction: Avoiding accident risks at intersections

Riding in the wrong direction is especially dangerous at junctions. Learn how to spot conflicts early, respond to oncoming traffic, and document an accident.

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Verkehrsregeln & Sicherheit
Radfahrerin wartet vor einer geschlossenen Bahnschranke

Crossing a railway crossing by bike: Wait, cross, and avoid tailbacks

At a railway crossing, signals, a clear exit, and crossing all the way over are what matter. Here’s how to behave correctly with a bicycle, group, or trailer.

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Verkehrsregeln & Sicherheit
Radfahrerin passiert langsam eine stehende Autokolonne mit ausreichend Raum

Overtaking on the right by bicycle: rules for waiting cars

Section 5 (8) of the German Road Traffic Regulations permits cautiously passing stationary vehicles on the right only when there is sufficient space. These limits apply in traffic jams and at traffic lights.

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Verkehrsregeln & Sicherheit
Radfahrerin wartet in einem geschlossenen Gebäude ein entferntes Gewitter ab

Cycling During Thunderstorms: Check Warnings and Seek Shelter in Good Time

When thunder strikes, the bike ride ends. Here’s how to use DWD warnings, identify suitable shelters, and wait long enough after the last thunderclap.

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E-Bike Pflege
Mechanikerin prüft den stillstehenden Antrieb mit Kette und Kassette

Bicycle chain skipping under load: safely narrow down the causes

Does the bike chain skip while pedaling? Here’s how to distinguish shifting issues, wear, and freewheel problems without putting further strain on the drivetrain.

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