Best Electric Bike Accessories | The Ones I Personally Use

There’s nothing I enjoy more than family time, which is why I recommend every parent or grandparent who’s also a cycling enthusiast either get a fully outfitted cargo bike, or ride whatever bike you like and add a quality kid trailer. My personal favorite? The Burley D’Lite X (.

I’ve used this trailer for four years, hauling my two oldest all over town, and the youngest is next in line once his neck muscles catch up!

It checks all my boxes for safety and versatility. I appreciate the bright accents for visibility, the built-in roll cage for crash protection, and its ability to triple as a kid hauler, cargo trailer, and stroller, including jogging and ski modes with some optional attachments (yes, really).

It’s comfortable for the kids too, with high-quality materials, solid ventilation, adjustable straps and recline, plus built-in weather protection with a rain shield and sun visor.

I’ve never told my kids we’re going for a ride and not been met with pure excitement and a mad scramble for shoes and helmets. Not even pizza night bats 1.000 with toddlers like this thing does—which is why it’s one of my all-time favorite e-bike accessories.

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This one was a toss-up. I use both the Burley Dash and the Yepp Maxi for one-kid rides. Both are great, but the Dash wins out here as the easier recommendations thanks to its value; it’s often about $50 cheaper.

There are a few Dash variants depending on the mounting system, but I use the MIK HD version, which clicks in and out of the rack in seconds.

It keeps my daughter secure and comfortable behind me, with a great view and plenty of “I Spy” commentary.

The adjustable footrests help as she grows, and the padded seat and helmet-friendly backrest make it even more comfortable. At only 7 lbs, it doesn’t feel like a brick on the rack either, which I definitely appreciate.

This isn’t Burley favoritism starting the list with two choices from them. I just feel like the build quality here is second to none, and it should last for years and through multiple kids.

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I ride year-round, and living in the desert of Southwest Utah, I’ve logged plenty of miles in 100+ degree heat (it’s approaching 108 as I type this). Breathability is essential.

While lots of shirts claim to be breathable, few combine that with comfort and moisture-wicking like the Ibex GOAT Short Sleeve Crew.

It fits great, feels featherlight, and allows tons of airflow when riding. The bit of added nylon gives it durability and helps it hold shape better than pure wool, making it a standout for hot-weather performance without melting in the sun. It’s a little pricier than your average material and has to be laid flat to dry. But you get what you pay for, and the extra care step hardly bugs me. This is one of my most essential bits of riding apparel.

I’ll admit, I first got this shirt because it’s called the Griffin Flannel, and, well, that’s my name. But it turns out it’s a genuinely great cold-weather riding piece.

It’s warm but not too warm—basically the Goldilocks layer. The 2-way stretch, snap closures, chest pocket, and wind resistance make it versatile on and off the trail.

It keeps my temp regulated just right, and paired with a base layer, it handles most of the desert’s colder months just fine without the need for something heavier/bulkier.

Every e-biker should have a go-pack—frame bag or backpack—with essentials like flat repair gear, first aid, and snacks. Just as important: a mini inflator. And I’ll take an electric one over a manual pump any day.

The Fanttik X9 Ace Mini can fill up to eight tires on a charge, works with both Schrader and Presta valves, and stashes easily—it’s smaller than my palm.

It’s saved me multiple times when I forgot to fill up before a ride or needed to top off after a slow leak. A tiny lifesaver that earns its keep.

There’s no shame in flipping a bike onto its saddle to wrench on it, but having a solid repair stand makes life so much easier. This one’s a garage MVP for me.

The Feedback Sports Pro Mechanic HD is light (just 18 lbs), folds up easily, and supports e-bikes up to 100 lbs.

The clamp is quick and secure, it elevates the bike to eye level for easier fixes, and it even has a magnetic clamp head to hold small tools. For tight garage spaces and DIY riders, it’s a total game-changer.

You might already own earbuds or over-ear headphones, but for bike riding, bone conduction headphones are in a class of their own.

I was never comfortable blocking out all outside noise with AirPods. The SHOKZ OpenRun Pro 2 lets in ambient sounds like traffic while still delivering great audio—music, podcasts, audiobooks, you name it.

They’re sweat-resistant, have good battery life, pair quickly, and come in both standard and mini sizes for a better fit. If you want full situational awareness without sacrificing sound, these are hard to beat.

Some people are great at keeping sunglasses safe. I am not one of those people.

These have survived drops, being sat on, and curious toddlers who nabbed them when I had my back turned. They still look and work great.

With solid UV protection, clear optics, and a rugged build, they’ve held up through hundreds of hours of outdoor use. Plus, they’re inexpensive, come in a variety of color combos, and just plain look the part for the #bikelife crowd.