Top 5 Electric Bike Accessories
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Published 2015-08-18
- The saddle (the bike seat), pedals, handlebars and grips are very popular upgrades. These are the parts of the ebike that people interface with directly and can be dialed in for comfort, light weight or some combination of the two.
- A bell, horn or electronic beep can improve safety by alerting other riders of your presence but choose something friendly and not so loud that it will startle people or hurt your own ears when used repeatedly
- To carry extra gear (say, for commuting) and improve the utility of an e-bike many owners will add a rear carry rack. These are usually compatible with trunk bags and panniers or even bottle cages. Consider beam racks, under-seat bags, frame bags (that use straps or velcro to secure to the frame structure) and front racks if you need even more space or have a full suspension bike that isn’t compatible with rear racks. Many times you can bring along a charger or extra battery to extend your range.
- For extended use (be it commuting or cross-country riding) you may need a tool kit for moments when parts on the bike come loose or fail. Flat tires, loose spokes and dropped chains are common when going off-road and having the proper tools can keep you going. Consider taking your cell phone along so you can call for help if needed.
- To secure your bike bring a lock and consider adding a seat leash and longer cable so that wheels won’t be removed. There are a wide range of options here and the trade off seems to be in weight and price. Some link-locks now fold to become super compact. You can also buy bicycle insurance which not only covers the bike but also accessories and injuries (much like car insurance).
- For even more visibility, consider adding a set of lights. This is especially important if you ride at night. As seasons change the morning commute or evening rides may get dark and catch you off guard. In some places it is illegal to ride at night without lights. Many lights are now USB powered or rechargeable and some ebikes have USB outlets so you can charge your lights as you ride.
- Consider upgrading your tires to avoid flats or improve efficiency. There are other products out there such as Slime or tire liners that can reduce or help to deal with flats but tires can make a big difference. EBR was paid to perform this review #Sponsored We try to be honest, thorough, and fun! Comparison tools, shop directory, and forums at: ElectricBikeReview.com
All Comments (21)
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Bought three electric bikes from Sam (EMotion brand) and he's been fantastic every time I need something. Can't imagine a better dealer. He is as he seems.
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I'd buy a bike from that guy. He's down to earth and shows he cares.
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I like how he is not just for his shop and tells the truth and how and where and advice in all not many sails people like that ! Especialy at the high end they tend to try to make you upgrade ! Top vids !
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I didn't even consider that there were usb ports on some batteries. I just checked my battery and, yep, I HAD ONE. BRILLIANT. Thanks for the really useful info.
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I just watched this as a potential e-bike buyer in the UK and had a double-take at the end when he mentioned the shop was in Fullerton...my home town from 1953-73!
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Thanks so much for the timely info Court. And Sam, “Now THAT’S a Harley man !
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Sam Your unbiased frank views and suggestions are really refreshing. Thanks. Many thanks to Court too
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Nice vid.. Thanks! I never thought of the insurance for my new bike.. good call! Appreciate your time to do this. Cheers!
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"Someone stole her seat" I had that issue exactly four days after buying an expensive non electric bike. And ever since I use a large U lock, a chain lock, and an armored cable lock. Knowing my bike is safe.... PRICELESS. xD
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I really like this bike post. What makes this guy legit, he isn't pimping his shop every 10secs. The bell is critical. Ringing it once is sufficient the "ding, ding" is often misconstrued
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Love your channel man! Thank for all this infos you gather around!
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it's good to hear a bike shop owner say online parts are ok
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Genuine bike review. Would definitely buy off this legend!
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One of the best locks to get is the New York U style locks. The Chain one with the small U lock is good against cut off wheels. People should really look at the Lock Picking Lawyer on youtube as he goes into this stuff.
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Sam, great job thank you.
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Thanks for the video, I have a small gauge cable Lock, thanks to your video, it will keep my seat from being stolen! Very informative video.🚴
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Very useful tips in the real world of e-biking.
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Again your information is great...Thank you!
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Your video is so good,very helpful to let me know more knowledge about the bicycle accessories
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Very helpful video, thanks for sharing!
