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The top 39 e-bike accessories — and where to buy them.
Each category below has a short buying guide and picks drawn from independent ratings and reviews (Virginia Tech's helmet lab, Wirecutter, OutdoorGearLab, Cycling Weekly, road.cc and others). Specs are the makers' own, marked "per <brand>".
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Safety
E-bike–rated helmet
The single most important accessory. E-bikes go faster than standard bikes — your helmet should be rated for it (NTA-8776 or Virginia Tech 5-star).
Top picks: Thousand Chapter MIPS e-bike helmet, Bern Hudson adult helmet
Rear-view radar
Sees cars approaching from behind and shows them on your bike computer. The single biggest safety upgrade in cycling in a decade.
Top picks: Magicshine SEEMEE R300 radar taillight (ANT+), Garmin Varia RTL515 radar taillight
Handlebar / bar-end mirror
Even with radar, a glance in the mirror is the fastest way to check traffic. $20 of insurance.
Top picks: Magnum HD glass handlebar mirror (left), MURF handlebar mirror
Bell or horn
Legally required in many cities. A clean 'ping' alerts pedestrians, dogs, and earbuds-wearing walkers far better than yelling.
Top picks: Velowave electric horn + alarm, Radio Flyer kids' bike bell
Visibility
USB-rechargeable front light
Most e-bikes ship with a token headlight. A real 800+ lumen light is the difference between seeing the pothole and hitting it.
Top picks: Magicshine RAY 3000 ANT+ endurance front light, Magicshine ME 2000 V2.0 motor-powered e-bike light
High-visibility rear light
70% of cyclist fatalities are from behind. A bright, daylight-visible rear light is non-negotiable — day or night.
Top picks: Magicshine SEEMEE 200 V3.0 smart taillight, Thousand Magnetic Helmet Light
Hi-vis / reflective gear
Drivers see fluorescent yellow 5× further than black in daylight, and a reflective ankle band 30× further at night. Cheapest safety upgrade you can buy.
Top picks: Ford Torch commuter backpack, Proviz Reflect360+ Men's Cycling Jacket
Security
High-security U-lock
E-bikes are the #1 theft target in every major US city. A $20 cable lock will not stop a thief with a $40 angle grinder.
Top picks: Kryptonite KryptoLok Standard U-lock, Retrospec Lookout U-lock with cable (14 mm)
Folding lock
A folding lock lives in a frame holster, so it's always with you, and its long reach wraps around racks a U-lock can't. Great for quick stops; pair it with a U-lock for long ones.
Top picks: Foldylock Pro e-bike lock with frame mount, Kryptonite Keeper 585 folding combo lock
Bike tracker or AirTag mount
A hidden Find My tracker won't stop a thief, but it can show you and the police where your bike went.
Top picks: Velowave Bluetooth iTag finder (Apple Find My), Magicshine NETFY Apple Find My saddle-mount tracker
Power
UL-certified smart charger
Use the charger made for your battery. If you need a spare or a faster one, choose a UL-certified charger from your bike's maker.
Top picks: Velowave 54.6V 5A fast charger, Velowave Spirit charger, DC connector
Flame-resistant battery bag
A battery bag is a backup layer, not a fire solution. Start with a UL-certified battery and charger, then charge where you can see it.
Top picks: Magnum flame-resistant, waterproof e-bike battery bag, LithiumSafe Battery Bag 750
Replacement battery (UL only)
Buy a spare or replacement pack only from your bike's maker, with its UL certification or UL testing stated. Skip no-name lookalike packs.
Top picks: Magnum i6 48V 15Ah replacement battery, Magnum i6 48V 20Ah high-capacity battery
Carrying
Rear cargo rack
Turns any bike into a utility bike. Carry groceries, work gear, or a kid's seat without a backpack ruining your back.
Top picks: Retrospec Haul Wide e-bike rear rack, Topeak Explorer MTX 2.0 rear rack
Waterproof panniers
Once you've ridden a year of commutes with a soaked backpack, you understand why panniers exist. Welded-seam waterproof or go home.
Top picks: Big Poppa expandable waterproof rack bag with drop-down panniers, Magnum waterproof single e-bike pannier 23L
Basket or trunk bag
Wired calls a sturdy front basket one of the most useful upgrades you can make. Load groceries, a backpack, or a small dog where you can see them.
Top picks: Dairyman X universal rear basket, Retrospec Cahoot rear-rack trunk bag
Vibration-resistant phone mount
Your phone is your GPS, fitness tracker, music player, and emergency line. A bad mount will eventually shake the camera sensors to death.
Top picks: BiKGrip universal e-bike phone mount with quick release, Velowave electric bike phone mount
GPS bike computer
Better than your phone for navigation: bigger battery, brighter screen, weather-sealed, ANT+ for radar and heart rate.
Top picks: Hammerhead Karoo (3rd gen), Garmin Edge 540
Center double kickstand
If you load cargo, carry a kid, or just want your heavy e-bike to stand rock-steady, a two-leg center kickstand is night-and-day better than the flimsy side stand most bikes ship with.
Top picks: Ursus Jumbo, Pletscher Comp Flex
Handlebar bag
The grab-and-go bag for your phone, wallet, keys and snacks. Clips within reach, lifts off with one hand when you park, and the good ones are fully waterproof.
Top picks: Ortlieb Ultimate Six Plus, Topeak TourGuide Handlebar Bag DX
Frame bag
Uses the empty triangle inside your frame — the lowest, most stable place to carry weight. Perfect for a lock, tools, a charger, or a packed lunch.
Top picks: Revelate Designs Tangle Frame Bag, Topeak MidLoader Frame Bag
Under-seat saddle bag
The set-and-forget bag for your flat-fix kit. Tucks under the saddle so a tube, levers and a multi-tool are always on the bike when you need them.
Top picks: Silca Mattone Seat Pack, Arundel Tubi Seatbag
Cargo net & bungee straps
The difference between carrying a load and losing it. A bungee net or adjustable straps lock groceries, a backpack or a box to your rack so nothing launches over the first pothole.
Top picks: ROK Straps Adjustable Pack Straps, Velo Orange Bungee Cord Cargo Net
Family
Child seat or trailer
Two ways to ride with kids: a rear-mount seat (1 child, fast) or a trailer (1–2 kids, weather-proof). Both transform your e-bike into a minivan.
Top picks: Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Maxi rack-mount child seat, Radio Flyer Kid & Cargo Carrier (1 kid)
Passenger safety cage & running boards
If you carry kids or an adult passenger, rails and running boards are not optional. They give riders a handhold, a place to plant their feet, and keep feet away from the spinning rear wheel.
Top picks: Retrospec Roo Rev passenger handrail, Rad Power RadWagon Caboose
Weather
All-weather kids' canopy & rain cover
Kids stop wanting to ride the second they get cold and wet. A rain cover or full canopy keeps your passenger dry, blocks the wind, and turns a miserable wet pickup into a non-event.
Top picks: Radio Flyer Kid & Cargo canopy, Tern Storm Shield Rain Canopy
E-bike cover
Parking outside? A cover sized for e-bikes keeps rain, dust and sun off the display, saddle and electrics.
Top picks: Magnum All-Weather XL e-bike cover, Magnum All-Weather XL dual e-bike / cargo cover
Cycling rain jacket
A real cycling rain jacket has a drop-tail, pit-zips, and reflectives. A regular rain jacket has none of these and will soak you from sweat instead of rain.
Top picks: Proviz Reflect360+ Men's Cycling Jacket, Showers Pass Elite 3.0 waterproof cycling jacket
Full-coverage fenders
A wet road without fenders soaks your back in 30 seconds. With fenders, the same ride is dry. It's that simple.
Top picks: SKS Bluemels Style, Velo Orange Hammered Fenders
Comfort
Gloves and cycling eyewear
Grip, padding and eye protection make every ride more comfortable, and cold, wet months make good gloves a must.
Top picks: Magicshine performance cycling gloves, Magicshine WINDBREAKER photochromic cycling sunglasses
Comfort saddle
The seat that came with your e-bike is almost never the right seat for you. The single biggest comfort upgrade you can make.
Top picks: Brooks B17 Standard, Specialized Power Comp with MIMIC
Ergonomic grips
Numbness in your hands after 20 minutes? It's not your bike — it's your grips. $30 fixes it for good.
Top picks: Ergon GP5 with Bar Ends, SQlab 711 Tech & Trail 2.0
Suspension seatpost
The cheapest, biggest comfort upgrade you can make. A suspension seatpost soaks up pavement cracks, expansion joints and gravel buzz without the weight or complexity of a full-suspension frame.
Top picks: Redshift ShockStop Endurance, Cane Creek eeSilk
Maintenance
Floor pump with gauge
Tire pressure is the most-ignored maintenance task in cycling — and the one that affects efficiency, comfort, and flat resistance most.
Top picks: Magicshine AIRRO Mini electric tire inflator, Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5 floor pump
On-bike multi-tool
Every loose bolt, dropped chain, or roadside saddle adjustment turns into a long walk home without one. Live on the bike.
Top picks: Magnum Tool Kit Essentials (mini ratchet kit), Radio Flyer Flyer bike tool kit
Tire repair & sealant kit
A flat 10 miles from home is a long walk pushing a 60-lb e-bike. A small repair kit — plugs and sealant for tubeless, or a spare tube and levers for tubed tires — turns a ride-ending flat into a five-minute roadside fix.
Top picks: Slime self-sealing inner tube, Dynaplug Racer Pro (tubeless plugs)
E-bike tires
E-bike-rated tires add puncture protection and handle the extra weight and torque. Match the size printed on your sidewall.
Top picks: Pirelli Angel Urban GT HyperBELT 27.5 x 2.25, Pirelli Scorpion Enduro M Hardwall 27.5 x 2.6
Transport
Hitch rack for e-bikes
E-bikes are heavy. Use a rack rated for your bike's weight, ideally with a low loading height or a ramp.
Top picks: Hollywood Racks Sport Rider hitch rack, Hollywood Racks RV Rider
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider for Electric Bikes
Hitch rack for 2 e-bikes
- Carries 2 bikes, max 80 lb per bike, per Hollywood Racks
- 2 in hitch, Class 2 or 3; tires up to 5 in wide
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Gear brands
Brands whose storefronts we link rather than rank. These are affiliate links, and none of these brands has a place on the list above.
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ThinkRider
ThinkRider makes smart indoor bike trainers. We have not tested them; this is a brand storefront link, not a recommendation of a specific model.
Check today's priceCYKE
CYKE makes tow-hitch racks for e-bikes, including 2-bike racks with a loading ramp, and cockpit mount adapters. Heavy e-bikes need a rack rated for their weight; check each rack's per-bike weight limit and your hitch class before buying. We have not tested CYKE racks.
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Anweller
Anweller's bike and scooter locks, including a scooter chain lock. We have not tested them; for an e-bike, pair a solid chain or U-lock with a secure anchor.
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