Introduction：

After purchasing an electric bike, many riders enjoy customizing their bikes with various accessories. But which ones are truly essential? In this article, we’ll recommend three must-have accessories that are critical from a safety perspective — because safety should always come first when riding. These three accessories are: rearview mirrors, a phone mount, and a helmet.

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Why Do You Need Rearview Mirrors?

When riding an e-bike, it’s essential to stay aware of your surroundings. However, in most cases, we can only clearly see what’s ahead. When you need to speed up, slow down, overtake, or turn, checking what's behind you becomes crucial. Turning your head to look back can compromise your balance and delay your reaction to what’s in front of you — which can be dangerous. That’s why rearview mirrors are a key addition to your setup.

Aipas offers three types of rearview mirrors:

• Round bar-end mirrors
• Square bar-end mirrors
• Handlebar-mounted square mirrors

You can choose the one that best fits your riding habits and personal preference. All of them have been carefully selected to provide a clear view of the road behind you.

When purchasing mirrors, it’s also important to ensure they are compatible with your bike. If you’re riding an Aipas e-bike, you can rest assured that all three types will fit. Even if you own a different brand, Aipas mirrors come with two sizes of bar-end plugs, making them compatible with about 97% of electric bikes on the market.

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Why Do You Need a Phone Mount?

For most riders, a phone mount is absolutely necessary. If you're riding in an unfamiliar area, it’s easy to get lost or confused. But with navigation and GPS enabled on your phone, those problems can be easily solved. Without a mount, you'd have to operate your phone while riding — which is not only inconvenient but also increases the risk of accidents.

Unfortunately, many phone mounts on the market are low quality — they either don’t hold your phone securely or wobble constantly. In the best-case scenario, your phone’s camera could get scratched. In the worst case, it could fall and break. There’s no reason to risk damaging a several-hundred-dollar phone to save a few bucks on a mount.

Aipas’s phone mount is carefully selected to ensure a strong grip while remaining easy to install. It features dual swivel joints, allowing you to adjust and lock your phone into any angle you prefer for a safer and more convenient ride.

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Why Do You Need a Helmet?

When riding outdoors, it’s hard to completely avoid the risk of falls or collisions. A helmet plays a critical role in protecting your head and could even save your life in a serious accident. Even in minor incidents, a helmet can reduce injuries and increase your overall safety while riding.

Not all helmets offer the same level of protection, so it’s important not to focus only on appearance. Aipas helmets are CE- and CPSC-certified, ensuring they meet strict safety standards. Beyond protection, they’re also designed for comfort. Many helmets feel hot and stuffy during long rides, but Aipas helmets are built with ventilation channels and aerodynamic features that reduce wind resistance and keep your head cool — improving your riding experience.

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Conclusion：

Riding an electric bike is a fun and adventurous way to explore the outdoors — but safety should always come first. As with any activity that involves speed and traffic, accidents can happen at any time. The best thing we can do is be prepared and take steps to minimize risks before we even start riding.

We hope you ride safely — and enjoy every moment of the journey!