The Best Ebike Accessories of 2025

From helmets to bike locks and passenger packages, here are our favorite ebike accessories to get your ride dialed. Photo: Skyler Fitzmaurice//The Inertia

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It’s official – ebikes have taken over. Previously deemed “silly”, “cheating”, or just flat out nerdy, while any true pedaling aficionado might say much of the same if you ask their opinion on electrified bicycles, the general perception has changed in a massive way. Nowadays, it feels like there are more ebikes on the road than regular bicycles, as an increasing number of people have come to recognize the insane utility and car-replacing potential of electric bikes.

With that in mind, and the exploding popularity of electric bikes, there’s been a similar explosion of ebike accessories, as many new and creative ways to get the most out of your ride have hit the market. Below, we call out some of our favorite ebike accessories to get the most out of your riding experience. To widen the appeal of this article, we are staying away from accessories that are limited to a specific brand or model of ebike.

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Safety

Helmet: A Highly Protective Classic

Bern Hendrix ($100)

Keeping your noggin protected is no joke, especially when you’re whizzing over asphalt at speeds of 20 mph or more. While any old bike helmet will do, we’ve landed on Bern’s line of multisport helmets as our personal favorites for ebiking. There are a few reasons for this. First off, our two favorite models, the Hendrix and the Watts 2.0, are available with MIPS technology to reduce rotational forces during a crash. And a bit of extra protection is never a bad idea. The Hudson, another model which we have yet to get our hands on, takes it a step further with full ebike certification from Virginia Tech labs.

Secondly, all helmets from Bern are compatible with the brand’s “Winter Sports” liners, intended for use while skiing or snowboarding in colder conditions. For ebiking in colder, even temperate conditions, a bit of extra warmth can go a long way. Other accessories include visors and clip-on rechargeable helmet lights for added visibility.

The Hendrix is also the helmet of choice of Rad Power Bikes’ founder, Mike Radenbaugh – at least it’s the helmet he wore this spring while taking us for a test ride on Rad’s latest RadRunner series of electric bikes. While there are plenty of high-tech ebike helmets out there with Bluetooth brake lights, turn signals, crash detection, etc., they often cost twice as much or more, and “Straight Outta TRON” isn’t exactly our aesthetic.

Other bike helmets we love include the stylish Thousand helmets, like the Heritage 2.0. And of course, you can’t go wrong with the superstars of the helmet industry like Smith or Giro, who have oodles of styles to choose from.

Sunglasses: Full Coverage for High Speeds

Tifosi Moab ($80)

Get going down a good hill or on a nice straightaway without glasses, and as you blink back tears, you’ll quickly realize that eye protection has as much to do with seeing clearly at high speeds as it does with keeping your eyes protected from debris. We have a slew of full-coverage options here in our Best Sunglasses for Skiing article – just stay away from the options with side shields, as it pays to have full use of your peripheral vision when out on the roads.

The Tifosi Moab is a favorite option of ours for ebiking, first due to the plentiful coverage and great price point, and secondly because they are available with photochromic lenses. Photochromic lenses adapt to the amount of light around you, and are great for riding in varied conditions, especially dimmer light when you still want eye protection, but don’t want to darken your view too much. They’ll keep your eyes covered when the sun peeks out, but stay light enough to see clearly through shade, fog, or low-light evening rides.

Security

Bike Tracking

AirTag and AIRBELL Bike Bell

Ebikes provide a bit of a sticky issue when it comes to security. Heavy and bulky, they’re inconvenient to bring inside, but still light enough to steal. And while you can always lock it up, all it takes is a couple of minutes with an angle grinder, a press of the power button, and that thief is riding off into the sunset on your ebike. The latest top-tier ebikes to hit the market are addressing this issue with GPS tracking, geofencing, and wheels or kickstands that lock into place and need to be unlocked via key, passcode, or app.

However, say you don’t have the latest 2025 ebike – what now? Well, getting some bike tracking going is probably your best bet. That, and a good, solid lock (see below). Apple’s AirTags are one of the best solutions for keeping your bike findable. This nifty bike bell has a hidden compartment on the bottom where you can secretly stash an AirTag in case someone tries to make off with your bike. It’s worth noting that AirTags only work with Apple devices, and if the person who stole your bike has an iPhone themselves, eventually, the AirTag will make its presence known. Another solid-looking option we’ve recently come across is the BikeBac Bike Tracker, and we’ve heard they’ll be releasing an Android-compatible version later this summer.

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Bike Lock

Kryptonite Chain Locks

Locking up your ebike is a daunting task. Not only are they expensive and an easy target for bike thieves, they are also more difficult to lock up than a regular bike with awkwardly sized frame components, step-through designs with oversized downtubes, and/or bigger tires that don’t fit in a classic bike rack.

With all this in mind, we prefer to use a chain lock rather than a U-lock. Chain locks can be heavy and more awkward to carry than a U-lock, but they provide better security (requiring two cuts to release, whereas most U-locks only require one) and fit around a wider range of objects for secure locking in varied scenarios. No doubt, the chain lock is more awkward to transport than a U-lock, but at least the weight is mitigated by the bike’s electric power.

Folding locks are another great option. They’re compact and easy to store like a U-lock, and can fit around a wider array of objects like a chain lock. However, they’re usually less secure than most chain or U-locks. We’re huge fans of Lectric’s Bike Lock, a compact, folding, and inexpensive option that is compatible with most water bottle bolt mounts. That said, around here in larger cities like San Francisco, where we do a lot of our testing, we only use this lock for quick errands – if we plan to leave an ebike anywhere for longer, we rely on the Kryptonite New York 1210 Chain Lock. We went for the burliest chain we could find, but there are a few lower-profile options as well if lugging around an 8 lb chain isn’t your vibe.

Comfort

Puffer Jacket: Warm and Windproof

The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse ($330)

One of the biggest differences between biking and ebiking? Well, when you’re moving at 20-ish mph without breaking a sweat, it can get a bit chilly. That’s why we recommend layering up. A puffy jacket is a great way to do so without adding too much bulk, and can easily be stashed in a backpack or stuff sack when you reach your destination.

One of our favorites for ebiking is the 1996 Retro Nuptse from The North Face. Stuffed with insulation and with a wind and water-resistant exterior, another winning feature of this jacket for ebiking is the cinchable velcro cuffs, which help keep cold air from going up your sleeves.

We’ve got a ton of other great options in our Best Puffer Jackets reviews (Men’s and Women’s). If you want some weather protection as well, check out our guides to Winter Jackets (Men’s and Women’s).

Bike Saddle

Ergon ST Core Evo ($180)

If you’re coming from a more traditional cycling setup, you may be turned off by the wide, plush saddles found stock on most ebikes. While those types of seats are great for just sitting (and using a throttle), on longer rides, the wide shape can rub on your legs and make you uncomfortable over time.

That’s why we’re huge fans of the Ergon ST Core Evo saddle. This super comfortable, dual-density foam seat has many of the comforts of those huge ebike saddles, with a bit more all-around shape. Designed for touring, the ST Core Evo is one of the best bike saddles we’ve ever tested, and long rides are no problem.

Ergon designs all gear to help riders spend more time cycling. Getting out on the ebike can be a bit addicting, so we love finding subtle ways to improve the comfort of our ride. If you find yourself unaccustomed to the wide seats on ebikes, we highly recommend a nice middle-ground option with the Ergon ST Core Evo.

Handlebar Grips

Ergon GP1 Evo ($45)

Another sweet offering from Ergon, the GP1 Evo is an awesome grip choice if your ebike doesn’t have the most comfortable stock grips. While many brands are taking notice and designing really nice grips for under $50, the GP1 Evo is an excellent upgrade.

With a nice tacky rubber and a soft, ergonomically shaped palm rest with a bit of give (sort of like suspension for your hands!), the GP1 is an ideal choice for everyday and around-town riding.

Convenience & Fun

Phone Mount: Stable and Secure

Lectric Phone Mount ($29)

If you plan to use your ebike as a car replacement, it’s nice, if not essential, to be able to navigate hands-free. And if you plan on using your phone to do so, you’ll want a super secure phone mount to go with it – nobody wants to see their phone bouncing down the road.

We’ve been using the Lectric Phone Mount recently, which is a great, low-cost, but well-designed option. The GUB Pro 3 is another well-designed mount that is a bit more low-profile without a phone attached. Nite Ize is another solid brand with some great phone mount options.

Overall, we recommend going with the sturdiest option you can find – in our experience, the rubber band style of phone mounts allows for too much movement and is worrisome when going over bumpy roads at higher speeds.

Bike Computer

Coros Dura Solar GPS Bike Computer ($250)

You might be thinking: why do I need a computer if my bike has one? Well, the Coros Dura Solar GPS Bike Computer is a sweet addition to your built-in computer. While the included screen usually displays things like battery level, speed, assist level, mode, etc, a dedicated GPS bike computer can really expand your riding. First of all, we love to use it for navigation—just preload a route from your phone to your Coros Dura and you can have turn-by-turn directions right on your handlebars (yep, the Dura comes with a mount).

Plus, with solar charging, you almost never need to charge this thing (we’ve had one for months and have literally never charged it). Plus, uploading our routes to apps like Strava and having a place to document our rides is fun. While there are a ton of fancy bike computers on the market, we haven’t found one that beats the price and performance of the Coros Dura.

Bike Bags

Ortlieb Gravel Pack Panniers ($195)

We’ve tested a lot of different bike bags on a lot of different bikes—bar bags, bento bags, saddle bags, and the like. Right now, Ortlieb is making our favorite options in the bike bag market. The brand’s super durable materials, excellent waterproofing, and ingenious mounting systems make them so easy to recommend. The Ortlieb Gravel Pack pannier bags are just spacious enough for everyday needs (groceries, laptop, etc), and are very easy to mount on a variety of racks.

That said, our favorite is to mount them to the Ortlieb Quick Rack, which, if your ebike doesn’t have a rear rack, we recommend installing this one. It can be mounted and dismounted in seconds, and provides a sturdy base for the Gravel Packs, as well as other cargo you want to toss on the back of your bike.

Surfboard Rack: Ebike Compatible

Moved By Bikes Ebike Rack ($135)

With their varied and non-standardized frame geometries, ebikes are notoriously difficult to fit something like a surfboard rack onto. Seatpost-mounted options work easily enough, but if you want to mount up a wider rack to carry something like a longboard surfboard, you might need to get creative.

Luckily, the guys over at Moved By Bikes have your back. In a recent convo with the brand, we told them the exact electric bike that I wanted to mount a rack to, and they were able to advise us on the rack that would best fit my needs and provide additional mounting options to securely fit the rack to our particular ebike. And this is something the brand will do for any customer – just shoot the team an email!

Here, we’ve linked their ebike-specific rack, which uses the standard M6 mounting points on the headtube of many ebikes as a secure attachment point for the front arm of the surfboard rack, and securely connects to the rear rack for the back arm.

Aventon’s accessories are like its ebikes – stylish, high-quality, and reasonably priced. Photo: Skyler Fitzmaurice//The Inertia

Brand-Specific Accessories

One of the nice things about going with a mainstream ebike brand is the level of support and customization you’re sure to get to tailor your ebike to your specific needs. Many of the top ebike brands in the U.S. offer tailored accessories guaranteed to fit with the bike you purchase from them. Below, we list some of our favorite brands that have noteworthy accessory ranges.

Photo: Skyler Fitzmaurice//The Inertia

Lectric Ebikes

Without a doubt, the king of accessorization is Lectric Ebikes. Rad Power Bikes, below, is a close second, but what’s great about Lectric is that, depending on current promotions and sales, you can score a number of their favorite accessories for free with your purchase of a Lectric ebike. At the time of publishing, for the launch of their new XP4 750, you get five accessories included with your purchase. These accessories include an upgraded suspension seatpost and bike seat, a brighter headlight, a bike lock, and a rear rack. Other accessories you can add on include mirrors, a phone mount, a passenger package, various cargo carrying options, and more.

Photo: Skyler Fitzmaurice//The Inertia

Rad Power Bikes

When it comes to premium accessories, Rad Power Bikes takes the cake. The brand offers the widest array of accessories that we’ve seen, with passenger packages, safety and security extras, and a dizzying array of cargo options including trailers, racks, panniers, and more. One of our favorite accessories is the RadRunner Console, which works with the RadRunner series of utility ebikes and provides a lockable storage area in the middle step-through area of the bike. Rad’s accessories aren’t cheap, but they are, as with anything Rad-branded, of top-tier build quality and made to last.

Photo: Skyler Fitzmaurice//The Inertia

Aventon

Aventon’s accessories not only look nice, but they work great as well. Functional and stylish, you might think the prices would be sky-high, but they’re surprisingly reasonable.

Aventon also partners with a few bike accessory brands to feature their products on their website, including Pearl Izumi for gloves and apparel, Fanttik portable air pumps, and a variety of helmets from brands like Fox, Smith, and Abus. While you won’t necessarily be scoring a deal by purchasing through Aventon, it is nice to shop for accessories that are actually recommended for use with the brand and model of ebike you’re purchasing, and bundling them with your ebike purchase will help save on shipping costs.

Photo: Skyler Fitzmaurice//The Inertia

Honorable Mentions

Velotric: Velotric’s bikes come so tricked out, they hardly need accessories to begin with. But that said, the brand offers plenty to choose from. From passenger packages to various rear racks and cargo baskets, and an array of bike accessories from ROCKBROS, a company that specializes in bike and ebike accessories to enhance your ride, there are a ton of options to dial in your ride.

Ride1Up: Ride1Up is another brand that packs a punch with its accessories. Many of their ebikes feature a welded rear rack capable of taking an adult passenger, so their passenger package is a no-brainer add-on. Compatible with Ride1Up’s Connect+ system of accessories that snap on and off the bike without tools required, swapping the passenger seat for a cargo basket is as easy as anything, and takes less than a minute to complete.

Editor’s Note: For more ebike reviews on The Inertia, click here.

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