E-Bike Gear

The gear that matters once you know where you can ride: getting the bike there, locking it up, and fixing a flat a long way from the car.

Hitch racks for e-bikes

• Thule EasyFold XT 2 hitch rackFolding 2-bike hitch rack rated for 65 lb per bike — enough for most e-bikes. Check your bike's weight first.
• Hollywood Racks Sport Rider for Electric Bikes (HR1500)2-bike hitch rack built for e-bikes: 80 lb per bike and room for fat tires.

Locks

• Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini U-lockKryptonite's top-rated U-lock, Sold Secure Gold, for trailheads and town stops.

Helmets

• Lumos Ultra E-Bike helmetNTA 8776-certified for e-bike speeds, with built-in front, rear and turn-signal lights.

Lights

• Cygolite Metro Plus 800 headlight800-lumen USB-rechargeable headlight for dusk rides and tunnels.
• Cygolite Hotshot Pro 150 rear lightRechargeable rear light with daytime modes, so you show up on busy shared paths.

Repair & carry

• Topeak Mini Morph pumpFrame-mounted mini pump that fits both Presta and Schrader valves.
• Crankbrothers M19 multi-tool19-tool kit for loose bolts and seat adjustments far from the car.
• Topeak Tri-DryBag top-tube bagWaterproof top-tube bag for a phone, snacks and a tool on long rail-trails.

Mountain biking

• Dynaplug Racer Pro tire plug kitFixes tubeless punctures on the trail with preloaded plugs.
• CamelBak M.U.L.E. 12 hydration pack100 oz of water plus cargo room for tools and a spare tube.

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