Bicycles are growing It’s only getting more popular as people look for alternative ways to meet friends, get to work, cross town to run errands and stay fit, and e-bikes are expanding accessibility for those who have never been. bicycles are now considered the primary (or even secondary) mode of transportation.
However, most of the bikes that come from the factory are ready for a normal Sunday ride, but not many others. If you want to put your bike on for hauling groceries or commuting to the office, you’ll need some accessories to make those rides comfortable and fun. Luckily for you, most bikes are highly customizable and easy, and there are plenty of worthwhile pieces of gear to choose from.
These options have been tested with old-fashioned pedal bikes, but nearly all of them will work with electric and non-electric (acoustic) bikes. Take a look at ours Guide to Ebike Classes and Best Ebikes for more of our thoughts and explanations on electric bikes.
Update August 2022: We’ve added new proposals, including Abus Steel-O-Chain 9809, REI Co-op Beyonder Soft Collapsible Bag, PNW Coast Drip Seat, ODI Rogue Grips, Sram Brake Bleed Kit, North St. Morrison Pannier backpack, Bern Hudson helmet and two Feedback Sports Velo bike racks. We’ve also replaced the Timbuk2 Split Backpack with a Division Deluxe backpack.
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A lot of things are a pain in the back these days. Your bike ride doesn’t have to be one of them. Changing the handlebars, seats, and even the seat posts are some of the easiest modifications you can make to dramatically improve your ride.
