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E-bike ride kit: CPSC-compliant helmets, bike bags and a battery case
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items #ad Nine picks for getting ready to ride: three helmets from Thousand and Bell whose makers list U.S. CPSC compliance, and six Kingbull bags and parking add-ons, plus two of our guides and the CPSC's micromobility safety page. At ebikeshortlist.com w...
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CPSC-compliant helmets
Bags for the ride
Park and charge
Before you ride
CPSC-compliant helmets
Three adult bike helmets whose makers list U.S. CPSC compliance
Thousand lists compliance with the U.S. CPSC bicycle helmet standard (age 5 and older) and ASTM F1492 for skating. It has a hidden PopLock channel for running a U-lock or chain through the helmet, a dial fit system and a magnetic buckle. My pick if y...
Thousand Heritage 2.0 Low Profile Bike Helmet
Thousand lists U.S. CPSC compliance, a MIPS system, 8 vents and a 30-lumen magnetic tail light rated for about 1 hour solid or 2 hours flashing. Listed weights are 360 g (S), 370 g (M) and 410 g (L). My pick if your ride home is after dark and you wa...
Thousand Chapter MIPS Bike Helmet LED Tail
Bell lists U.S. CPSC compliance, a MIPS Evolve system and a 20-lumen rear LED built into the dial fit system, recharged over micro-USB. 390 g in size M/L, with a soft brim. My pick for a commuter who wants the tail light and the fit dial in one piece...
BELL Daily LED MIPS Bike Helmet Black S/M
Bags for the ride
Frame, front and rear bags plus a cargo net from Kingbull
840D nylon and TPU, 37.5 x 10.5 x 6 cm, 207 g, held on with Velcro fasteners and marked with a reflective logo. My pick for keeping a phone, keys and a cable within reach on the frame.
Kingbull Frame Bag
About 2.5 L, 23.6 x 10.5 x 10 cm, with a Velcro mount the brand says you can place where you want it. My pick for small things you want to grab at a stop.
Multifunctional front bag
PU fabric the brand lists as waterproof, up to 8 L, 31 x 20 x 15 cm, with straps and a reflective strip; the brand describes it as a rear rack bag. My pick if you already have a rear rack and want a closed bag on it.
E-bike Rear Frame Bag
Elastic rope and rubber, 40 x 55 cm, 120 g. My pick for holding a loose bag or jacket on a rack or basket.
Cargo Net
Park and charge
A vibration alarm and a battery travel case
Steel alarm that the brand says sounds loudly when it senses vibration; listed as waterproof, with no rating given. My pick as an add-on to your lock when you park outside.
Bike Alarm
1680PU and EVA case, 46 x 10 x 16 cm, with storage for the charger. The brand does not list which batteries fit, so check your pack's size first. My pick if you carry a spare battery or take yours off the bike to charge.
Battery Travel Case
Before you ride
Two of our guides and the CPSC's micromobility page
Our guide to lowering e-bike battery fire risk: which chargers and replacement packs to use, how to charge, and the warning signs to stop using a battery.
How Can You Reduce the Risk of an E-Bike Battery Fire?
Our guide to choosing a replacement e-bike battery: start from the model and part number, why matching voltage is not enough, and why the charger belongs with the pack.
How Do You Choose a Replacement E-Bike Battery Without Guessing?
The CPSC's micromobility page: injury data for e-bikes and e-scooters, recalls, and charging advice such as staying present while a battery charges.
Micromobility: E-Bikes, E-Scooters and Hoverboards