Lets get this out of the way: an ebike can neverfullyreplace a car.
There will be times where having a car is more convenient.
But sometimes bikes are the more convenient vehicle too.
What follows are some of the most useful accessories Ive found for carrying stuff on the ebikes Ive tested.
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Practicality is my only concern.
I also know this list doesnt include every cargo accessory in the world, sue me.
If you bought an ebike, theres a good chance your bike already comes with a rack.
Personally though, Im a big fan ofROK straps.
These bags hang off the sides of your rack and are quick to attach and detach.
They come in a myriad of shapes and sizes.
Thats why I prefer carrying stuff on the front of my bike whenever possible.
If no frame mount for a rack is available, Im a big fan ofWalds quick-release front basket.
Alternatively, there are about a millionhandlebar bagsout there.
If you prefer a front rack that attaches to your fork,Somas PortFolderis pretty neat.
A backpack
I almost never go grocery shopping on my ebike without a backpack.
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You probably have a backpack lying at home somewhere.
It also really is quite a nice travel bag.
Thats when a cargo trailer can be a lifesaver.
The Travoy comes withtie-downstraps, but for larger items, I replaced them with heavy-duty cam straps.
Its an incredibly versatile trailer that only requires a little creativity for carrying oddly shaped items.
Plus, you could bring it into a store to use it as a shopping cart.
I like this thing a lot.
If I had to make just one purchase for cargo purposes, it would probably be the Travoy.
A child/pet trailer
Want to take your child/dog/cat/iguana with you?
There are trailers for that too.
But its been really great for carrying larger items, including for stuffing even more groceries and large boxes.
So much more
This list only scratches the surface of how to carry stuff on your bike.
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