Accessories

Accessories

There are so many accessories to consider. I am going to list some of the items you may want to consider, and some will have links to products that I have found to work well:

• helmets

• fenders (these will keep you clean and dry, but will make it more difficult to secure on a bike carrier)

• lights (while you can add lights after purchase, getting them built in offers integrated control and normally run off of the bike's battery)

• rear rack (to carry items)

• Car Carrier: Thule EasyFold XT - holds two eBikes, folds compactly for storage, works with fenders, simple to use knobs that lock with a key

• bags: (panniers-see below, trunks, saddle)

• Panniers: Ortlieb Back-Roller Urban - easily clip on and off, waterproof, well made

  • • Ortlieb Commuter Inserts for Panniers - transports laptop and water bottles

    • Ortlieb Packing Cubes for Panniers - keeps the stuff in your panniers organized

• locks and chains (eBikes are often stolen as they are high-value targets)

• Phone Mount: Quad Lock - easy on and off and a secure mount (but you have to use their case, which adds bump)

• Mirror: Hafny E13 - large display

• Tools: Crank Brothers M10 - compact multi tool with all of the drivers you need on the road

• Floor Pump: Serfas FMP-500 - simple, sturdy, pumps on both strokes, dual fit head fits Presta or Schrader valves

• Computer Upgrade: Bosch SmartphoneHub - While eBikes will come with a computer, I opted to upgrade the simple Bosch Purion computer to a more advanced computer that integrates with online portals such as Komoot for route planning and Strava for route tracking. It also allows you to control your phone for music/podcast playback and calls and texts. It will give you turn-by-turn navigation and even indicates if you have enough range on your battery to make it home.

• Dual Battery: Bosch Dual Battery Kit - I added a second battery for twice the range! It is integrated into the bike so it works as a system.