My Top 5 Lectric XP EBike Riding Accessories That Make My Ebike Rides More Enjoyable
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- Опубліковано 20 гру 2020
- As much as I love riding the Lectric XP Step-Through the way it came right out of the box, customizing it with different ebike accessories like a mirror, cell phone holder, bottle bag, and a handlebar extension has made riding even more enjoyable.
There are a ton of different accessories that I have already purchased and still need to add and review, but as of this moment, these are the top 5 accessories that have made my rides more safe and more fun!
Affiliate Disclaimer: All links to amazon.com below are affiliate links and I will be paid a small commission for any sales resulting from the use of the links. Thank you for supporting the EbikeProducts UA-cam channel!
Here are the Accessories featured in this video:
BEST Ebike Cell Phone Holder Handlebar Mount - ebikeproducts.com/shop
Carbon Fiber Handle Bar Extender for Accessory - amzn.to/3n5lnPm
VLTAWA replaced with the EbikeProducts Insulated Water Bottle Holder Bag (no screws) - ebikeproducts.com/shop
VICTGOAL HELMET link to Amazon.com: amzn.to/3opaQjD
VICTGOAL Yellow Goggle attachment (Sold separately): amzn.to/3juAcbV
The exact mirror shown in the video is not available on Amazon.com at the moment, but these two brands are extremely similar and suitable substitutions.
Hafny NEW Handlebar Bike Mirror HF-MR095 (Anti-glare left) - amzn.to/37Dw5rC
MEACHOW Handlebar Bike Rotatable Safe Rearview Mirror ME-006LS - amzn.to/2WC4PDi
(I will try to get the exact mirrors from a supplier to be sold on the ebikeproducts.com website as soon as possible):
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(The link above is a redirect link to the bambooboxerco.com website pocket t-shirt page)
The Bamboo Boxer Co. is a Hawaii based company that uses locals to expertly make their clothing line. They are a huge supporter of the Ebike Products youtube channel.
LINKS TO OTHER ACCESSORY ITEMS I'VE PURCHASED FOR MY EBIKE:
Abus Bordo 6000 Twin Set Folding Locks - amzn.to/34aelli
Vont 'Pyro' Bike Light Set (red and white lights set) - amzn.to/2ZU62I9
MOUNTDOG Action Camera Accessories Kit - amzn.to/2T3O1mS
Sponge Grips - amzn.to/36ofeqG
DJC Suspension Seat Post (Lectric XP Bikes must use 31.6mm size) - amzn.to/2IpS5f6
Bike Alarm (2 pack) - amzn.to/36ml5ge
Bike Bells (4 pack) - amzn.to/2Ipinys
Bike Hand 34 piece Complete Bike Repair Tool Kit - amzn.to/3lf8IJd
Velcro strap 50 pack - amzn.to/38t1TAa
Insta360 GPS Smart Remote for One R & One X Camera - amzn.to/2IkuhK8
Cloud 9 Cruiser Bike Seat - amzn.to/3eKzmaA
Tire Gauge, Easy to read and glows in the dark - amzn.to/2GL7hDn
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Handle bar extension
That's what I will be adding on xp 3.0
If u go to Target for 11 bucks u can get a Schwinn water or coffee cup holder and it works great
Very good - thank you!
Thank you for your useful list of important accessories.
By coincidence I had a few of them already on my Lectric XP Step Thru but I needed a new bike helmet as mine was getting old.
There is an updated model of that helmet now with USB charging for the rear light on it so I ordered it (It looks quite stylish too).
I also ordered the water holder bag too.
As a heart patient this bike has been quite useful for me.
Today I used it to purchase and bring home two gallons of outdoor paint and on a second ride I used the bike to purchase healthy groceries which I carried in my Lectric XP pannier bags.
In addition it's useful both healthy and therapeutic (aerobic exercise and losing excess body weight) for me and much more environmentally friendly in not using much energy and putting out CO2 emissions (Where I live 92 % of our electrical energy comes from hydroelectric sources).
So I have much less guilt about creating a Soylent Green dystopian future planet though from what I see around me and the bad global suicide habits of humans it doesn't look good.
The bleak world of Soylent Green will probably sadly come true in the next century.
Great video! Thank you for sharing. I really like the flexibility that the beverage holder provides. I never knew that a product like that existed. Also, I agree that a mirror for on road riding is a necessity.
I like the beverage holder so much I am having some made to carry it on my website. I think It’s really one of the best accessories for ebikes.
Great reviews. You have a perfect personality for this type of presentation. You gained a new subscriber.
Thanks so much for the kind words and subscribing! I really appreciate it.
Cashing in on the affiliate link bonanza! Cha-Ching! The gullibility of low-end ebike owners.
Very Cool video! Thank you for sharing.
I ordered the beverage holder from you. Awesome. Also customer service is amazing. Thank you
Great to hear! Thanks so much for your support, it truly means a lot.
My top add-ons were 1. a mirror 2. Brighter Headlight 3. Bell 4. Smaller rear sprocket for going faster down hills.
I have the same drink holder. I use it to put my beer in it when I'm out camping. In the city I'll put my gloves when in when I'm parking it. Pretty versatile.
Yup, most versatile accessory on my bike. I love it so much I am going to start carrying it on my website soon. Working with a supplier now to get the beat prices possible on it and hope to have it selling in 6-8 weeks.
Thanks for the comment and for watching!
@@EbikeProducts nice. Would love to check out the site. I'm looking for more accessories
LESS IS MORE
well done, thanks for sharing your ideas.
My pleasure! Thanks for the kind words and commenting.
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Great video !
Appreciate the feedback!
I went a step further and added knee pads and elbow pads. Because I'm older this gives me added safety in case of a fall. Been there already without them.
A wide seat was my 1st
To stop the Handle Bar Extender bracket moving/sliding to side on the handle bar try a cable tie at the side of the grip rather then drilling into the handle bar to place a screw as you'd mentioned in your video
My dad would have loved accessorizing this bike. He would have added so much you wouldn’t have been able to see the bike.I’m the opposite.Like to keep it clean and uncluttered.All I have added was a lixida bike bag to my rear rack that holds all my stuff that’s needed just incase.
Maybe spray a little clear coat to the insides of the clamps. Add a bit of thickness and tackiness. Get the standard cheap Gatorade squeeze bottle. It's just a perfect design. Can even mist your face with it while riding.
I need a cup holder for my coffee on the way to work.
As always,Good video. Thumbs up ! Question: I need your advice... Have you found anything better than the "AMP RIDES VOLT ST 750" ? You seemed to fall in love with that one.
Actually, I tested and loved the Volt Limited 1500 watt ebike. I haven’t tried the 750 watt version. I have not found anything comparable in price and specs to that Limited and think it’s one of the best 20” fat tire bikes hands down. That 1500 watts is super smooth and really fast. If anyone is looking for the best folding 20” fat tire ebike, I think the limited is it. Just know it’s not technically legal in most states if you unlock it to exceed the 750 watts.
Can a shock-absorbing handlebar system be added to the LECTRIC XP LITE (or any other) eBike? Since the XP LITE has NO frt susp, shock-absorbing bars would seem to be VERY BENEFICIAL! Are there any DISADVANTAGES? My NEW XP LITE was DELIVERED TODAY and I'm SUPER EXCITED!
Thanks for your super helpful videos.
No idea why a phone holder is essential, I own two holders a waterproof one and one that's open and never use either. LOL. I just stick wireless earbuds in and put my phone in my bag or pocket. Mind you my ebike has built in GPS navigation.
I've also got a bar extender from Topeak which fits great but I took it off because I didn't like the way it stuck out, LOL. It's a squeeze but I can still get my GoPro and extra light mounted on my bars.
Fun tips anyway. 👍
Funny how much stuff people want on their bikes.
You should do a stock to hydraulic brake(s) mod video. There are others on UA-cam but you have people that only watch you for tips. Just a thought.
Use electrical tape to fill up the space for the handlebar extension
Thousand helmet for wife and I. You get to a certain age and new tennis shoes and bike helmets are too young looking. The Thousand is not the cheapest, but it suits us and we are not self conscious about it. Another accessory no one speaks about is a pants clip to keep pants leg out of the sprocket. I prefer the metal type over nylon and velcro. Finally, I equip with leather saddle bags. Deucedly handy!
Great suggestions! Thousand helmets have a huge selection and I love their designs. They were one of my top picks when I was looking for one.
You’re right about pant clips. I usually wear shorts when I ride, but if I started commuting it would definitely be something I’d want to carry. Never heard of a metal pant clip so I’ll have to look into that. Thanks for sharing!
Great video and it’s a good suggestion to get a helmet for sure!!
A colleague of mine from work got bumped in a gas station parking lot via car tipped over off of his bike and bumped his head. He didn’t have a helmet on. Suffered for about four years with seizures and then he had a big seizure and it killed him. He could never prove that the car bumped him he just woke up on the ground!! No video camera angles caught the accident!
Wear a helmet people!!
I’m waiting for my black bird to get here in July or August I just purchased a THOUSAND MIPS helmet you should check them out great company!!
And they don’t have the Star Wars looking helmets that I hate so much!!
Sorry to hear about your colleague. I worked with someone who counseled head trauma patients and she scared me with her stories into never riding without a helmet again.
Congrats on your Blackbird purchase! You're going to love it!
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I enjoy your videos, I have an XP on the way. With all those items on the handlebars what happens when you want to fold up the bike? I build & ride ebikes, gas powered bikes.
Even with all the accessories, the bike folds up all the way and nothing hits the frame.
Be nice to know the manufacturer of the mirror. That will save me time on Amazon
I just installed the handlebar extension on my XP yesterday. I had to wrap 6 inches, 1/2 wide of black duck tape to get the ext. to tighten up. Works great.
OH! GREAT idea to use tape! I totally should've thought about that. I will definitely be redoing the installation and adding tape. Thanks so much for sharing your experience.
How do you like the C9 saddle? Part "B" to the question is adding a suspension seat post, is it necessary? Nice video, thanks for the helpful information.
I really like the Cloud9 seat a lot, but also find the Bikeroo seat to work well too. I made a video about the Cloud9 and Bikeroo seats and what I found about each.
Depending on how you ride and the seat you have, you may not find a suspension seat post necessary. If you are riding on smooth paved roads everywhere with a comfy seat or you are used to riding a lot, it may not be as useful. If you are not a frequent rider, it will usually help a lot at first as most people fill find their bodies take a bit to get used to riding and the suspension seat post helps a lot.
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Thanks for the helpful information. Your my go 2 for the ebike world. Your a much needed resource.
i totally agree about the helmet: my elderly father just fell down in his care home, and we nearly lost him. doesn't take much...
Sorry to hear about your father. I hope he has fully recovered and has been able to stay safe during this crazy year. Head injuries are so scary. Thanks for the comment!
Good content. How about a horn???
I’ve never considered a horn, but I think I would prefer a bell. The biggest problem is the lack of space on the handlebar.
Any suggestions for a real good frame bag for the XP 2.0 or seat bag on a cloud 9 seat
Sorry, not yet. I've been looking, but haven't seen one I really liked yet. I actually just got a RockBros rear rack bag the other day and will be doing a review on it very soon. I got in on primeday so I got it for $88 +tax. amzn.to/3yaCIMh
I would like frame bag though and will also post a video of that when I get it.
@@EbikeProducts cool,I have used RockBros lights and soft grips that haven’t disappoint
Nice video ! Question : why do you only have one mirror on the (left side is it ?)
Good question! I actually have a matching mirror ready to install on the right side, but I have not found a place to install it. There isn't any open space on the lectric xp to install it on the right side of the bike with the throttle mechanism taking so much handlebar space and also being so narrow. For now, since I've typically only used the left side to look behind me when riding any ebike or bicycle, it hasn't been a big deal and I figured when I get my Bolton Blackbird I will see if I can then use 2 mirrors on that ebike. I am not very fond of mirrors that attach to the end of the handlebars as they can easily hit things on the side and I've seen enough ebike crash videos caused by end mirrors to see if I can look for an alternative to the missing right mirror. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@EbikeProducts Ditto
oh bro, that background music was a choice. can you rethink that in the future?
otherwise, i love your vids
I so appreciate the feedback. I spoke to my wife about her thoughts and she totally agreed with you and asked why it was so loud. It was actually a mistake on my audio settings and the music was supposed to be soft enough where it would be barely audible unless there was a time where I wasn't talking and it would be a light background filler. I usually check it after I render the video but this time I missed that step and when I reviewed it I cringed at how loud it was. I will be sure to get that level down again and triple check moving forward. Thanks again!
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Security locks?
I definitely gotta add security locks! Big miss on my part.
That may work for you but I would want to replace the hard handlebar grips with spongy ones with holes in the ends. This will not only make gripping more enjoyable but it will open up the end for a mirror or mirrors hat fit in the hole. This frees up some space for a much needed bell. I don't need the handlebar extension, which doesn't work all that well, since I don't plan on using a camera or lights attached to a handlebar. If I get an extra light, I would find a way to mount it to the handlebar post. A flashing tail light is also a nice touch. Frankly your cell phone holder seems like a pain to use. I have seen inexpensive ones that quickly clamp all for corners and have a quick release as well. I didn't mean to trash your whole well meant video. The bottle holder looks nice.
A valid complaint of Lectric bikes is the lack of a USB port to charge your phone or other things. I have seen small bags that strap to the battery bar that mostly are meant to hold a cell phone. But instead of a cell phone why not put an external USB charger in it and run a short wire to the cell phone mounted on the handlebar. I saw one review on a small pump with an external USB that could be used to inflate the tires and double as a phone charger. Seems ideal if you have to fix a flat on the road.
Thanks for the honest feedback! I totally don’t feel like you’re trashing the video. The cellphone holder is definitely more of a hassle than the one you are speaking of. I bought the cheapest one to see if it would be adequate and will be buying the type of holder where all 4 corners clamp on quickly. I am not a fan on the handlebar extension I have on there now as it doesn’t hold as well as I’d like it too since the handlebar is too thin.
I actually have sponge grips that I bought before getting he bike but have not installed them since I like the stock grips that came with the bike.
I just got a portable pump with charging port like you mentioned. It is a very handy device!
Ride safe and thanks again for taking the time to comment!
Hey Chris I couldn’t find your email but I just want to personally thank You for the recommendation to Magicycle. Also keep up the good work!
No problem! Thanks for the encouragement. By the way, you’re one of the big influences that got me into ebikes and doing youtube videos. I really appreciate all the hard work you put into your content (I know first hand how much time it takes) and honestly hope my video skills improve to communicate messages as well as your content does. Going to do a video on the 11tooth upgrade on my XP and install Tannus liners while I have the wheel off soon. Not sure I would’ve thought about trying till I watched and learned so much from you and MarlonPTY showing us how.
@@EbikeProducts thank You! Yep a lot of late night editing for sure and happy to see the positive feedback and appreciation . If you have any questions along the way feel free to reach out either by email or Instagram. Happy riding!
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Way too much clutter for me. Nice video
Lol, now that I look at again, it is definitely cluttered. You should see it when we also have cameras mounted to it for review filming, it's just a mess.
Don't ride without a helmet - I am here because I had my helmet on!!!!!
Good vid and info. But 3 for 3 of your vids I've watched have terrible audio. Makes me want to skip em.
Thanks for the feedback! The audio issues have been such a frustrating issue. I have a UA-camr friend tell me yesterday that I try a wired lapel mic and that should help improve the audio immensely. Too bad I can’t go back on old videos to improve them after the fact.
I just have to ask what's up with your wall it looks like Styrofoam
Haha! Yeah, I really have to get a better backdrop. The back wall is actually a curtain that is printed to look like a white brick wall.