{"id":4118,"date":"2025-04-27T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T10:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T09:00:10","slug":"new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/","title":{"rendered":"New to Ebiking? &#8211; Here&#8217;s the gear you will actually need!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>New to E-Biking? Here\u2019s the Gear You\u2019ll Actually Need <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>(No Lycra Required)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a no-nonsense guide to the gear you will actually need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, you\u2019ve got the e-bike (or at least picked one out) and you\u2019re ready to ride. Great! But before you set off into the wild\u2014or just down to the shops\u2014it\u2019s worth sorting out some basic gear. Not the kind that makes you look like you&#8217;re on the Tour de France\u2026 just the stuff that\u2019ll make your ride safer, smoother, and way more fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what you <em>actually<\/em> need as an e-bike beginner &#8211; <strong>Points 1-4 are a must,<\/strong> the rest is just nice to have!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>1. A Proper Helmet<\/strong> &#8211; essential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s start with the obvious. Your e-bike goes faster than a regular pushbike, especially on hills. So, treat your noggin with respect and get a decent helmet. No need to splash out hundreds, but don\u2019t buy the cheapest one from a bargain bin either. Look for one with good ventilation, a snug fit, and ideally MIPS technology (that\u2019s a fancy safety feature, not a biscuit). MIPS = Multi-directional Impact Protection System. There is normally a yellow sticker on the back of the helmet to confirm this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5727\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6861.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5727\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5986\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ferry-across-the-danube-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5986\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5722\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8199.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5722\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>2. Bike Lock \u2013 A Good One<\/strong> &#8211; essential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">E-bikes aren\u2019t cheap, and unfortunately, neither are bike thieves. You\u2019ll need a solid lock\u2014ideally a <strong>D-lock<\/strong> or a <strong>folding lock<\/strong> with a high security rating. If you&#8217;re leaving your bike out and about, consider using two locks for extra peace of mind. Think of it as your e-bike\u2019s security blanket. Lock the frame to an immovable object, not just the wheel. If it takes you a few more minutes to lock up your bike, then it will be more difficult for a thief to break the lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/padlocks-375x500-1.jpeg\" alt=\"padlocks are essential if leaving your e-bike in public.\" class=\"wp-image-6139\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The D lock on the left has a high security rating; it is heavier and larger to carry around. The lock on the right is easier to carry around, but it has a lower security rating.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>3. Comfy Clothes (No Lycra Necessary)<\/strong> &#8211; essential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You <em>don\u2019t<\/em> need to dress like a pro cyclist. Just go for comfy, weather-appropriate gear. Something breathable, maybe a waterproof jacket that folds up small, and shoes you can pedal in (trainers are usually fine). If you\u2019re riding a lot, padded shorts worn <em><strong>under<\/strong><\/em> your normal clothes can work wonders, and your bum will thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>4. Lights (Even in the Daytime)<\/strong> &#8211; essential<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some e-bikes come with built-in lights powered by the battery\u2014brilliant! If not, you\u2019ll want front and rear lights that are USB rechargeable and bright enough to catch the attention of drivers. Daytime running lights aren\u2019t just for cars anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"6136\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/front-light-integrated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6136\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Integrated front light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"6137\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/front-light-removable.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6137\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">removable front light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"6138\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rear-lights-integrated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6138\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">integrated back light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>5. Panniers or a Rack Bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve got a motor now\u2014why carry everything on your back like a pack mule? A good <strong>rear rack, paired with panniers or a rack-top bag,<\/strong> makes life much easier. Groceries, spare layers, picnic bits\u2026 it all fits neatly and keeps your spine happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5975\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Border-bridge-at-Hardegg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5975\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paniers <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5969\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Drossendorf-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5969\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use 1 or 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5960\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bike-path-towards-Zwettl.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5960\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">enough room for a picnic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>6. Padded Gloves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not just for cold weather! Gloves make a big difference on longer rides or bumpy tracks. They help with grip and reduce the dreaded tingly hands. Plus, if you do take a tumble, they\u2019ll protect your palms from a nasty scrape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>7. Repair Kit &amp; Pump<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t panic\u2014you don\u2019t need to become a bike mechanic. But a basic <strong>puncture kit<\/strong>, tyre levers, a <strong>mini pump<\/strong>, and a multi-tool are good to have with you. Especially if you\u2019re riding solo or in the countryside. Add a spare inner tube and you\u2019re ready for most little hiccups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Bonus: Phone Mount<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great for navigation if you\u2019re using cycling apps or Google Maps. I use \u201cQuad Lock\u201d and it\u2019s as safe as houses. Once it\u2019s on there, it\u2019s not moving. Just don\u2019t scroll through Instagram while riding, yeah?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>In short<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need loads of gear to enjoy your e-bike\u2014just a few practical bits that keep you safe, comfy, and ready for adventure. Start simple, ride happy, and upgrade as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"6141\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/padded-gloves.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6141\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">padded gloves &#8211; lessens numb hands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"6142\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/phone-on-quadlock.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6142\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Phone mounted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"6143\" src=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/quadlock.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6143\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Quad Lock&#8221; for the phone mount<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Next week &#8211; final week of this series &#8211; Where to go! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Bookmark my blogs or subscribe to read them first when they are published.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ebike-europe.com\/blog\/\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Ebike-Europe blog<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Please like and follow me on Facebook and Instagram; this helps me to help you.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ebikeeurope\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ebikeeurope<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Any financial support would be great. Please support me by clicking \u201cbuy me a coffee\u201d. Thank you<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/ebikeeurope\"><strong> https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/ebike<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a no-nonsense guide to the gear you will actually need!<br \/>\nYou\u2019ve got the e-bike (or at least picked one out) and you\u2019re ready to ride. Great! But before you set off into the wild\u2014or just down to the shops\u2014it\u2019s worth sorting out some basic gear. Not the kind that makes you look like you&#8217;re on the Tour de France\u2026 just the stuff that\u2019ll make your ride safer, smoother, and way more fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[284],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New to Ebiking? - Here&#039;s the gear you will actually need! - Ebike Europe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here is a no-nonsense guide to the gear you will actually need! You&#039;ve got the ebike and you are ready to ride, just a few more things to get\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"New to Ebiking? - Here&#039;s the gear you will actually need! - Ebike Europe\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Here is a no-nonsense guide to the gear you will actually need! You&#039;ve got the ebike and you are ready to ride, just a few more things to get\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Ebike Europe\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ebikeeurope\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-04-27T14:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-06-30T09:00:10+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/above-Spitz-landscape.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"900\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Lindsey\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Lindsey\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Lindsey\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5992eff72279c96d07f49fbc834c1425\"},\"headline\":\"New to Ebiking? &#8211; Here&#8217;s the gear you will actually need!\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-27T14:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-30T09:00:10+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":804,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/above-Spitz-landscape.jpeg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Tips\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/\",\"name\":\"New to Ebiking? - Here's the gear you will actually need! - Ebike Europe\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/above-Spitz-landscape.jpeg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-27T14:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-30T09:00:10+00:00\",\"description\":\"Here is a no-nonsense guide to the gear you will actually need! You've got the ebike and you are ready to ride, just a few more things to get\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/above-Spitz-landscape.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/above-Spitz-landscape.jpeg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":900},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Tips\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/category\\\/tips\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"New to Ebiking? &#8211; Here&#8217;s the gear you will actually need!\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/\",\"name\":\"E-Bike Europe\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"E-Bike Europe\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/EBIKE-EUROPE-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/04\\\/EBIKE-EUROPE-1.png\",\"width\":800,\"height\":680,\"caption\":\"E-Bike Europe\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/ebikeeurope\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/ebikeeurope\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tiktok.com\\\/@ebikeeurope\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/channel\\\/UCA_3tmXYmhpleiYezM7F1rQ\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5992eff72279c96d07f49fbc834c1425\",\"name\":\"Lindsey\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/ME-2025-150x150.jpeg\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/ME-2025-150x150.jpeg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/ME-2025-150x150.jpeg\",\"caption\":\"Lindsey\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/2design.co\\\/ebike\\\/author\\\/lindsey\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"New to Ebiking? - Here's the gear you will actually need! - Ebike Europe","description":"Here is a no-nonsense guide to the gear you will actually need! You've got the ebike and you are ready to ride, just a few more things to get","robots":{"index":"noindex","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"New to Ebiking? - Here's the gear you will actually need! - Ebike Europe","og_description":"Here is a no-nonsense guide to the gear you will actually need! You've got the ebike and you are ready to ride, just a few more things to get","og_url":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/","og_site_name":"Ebike Europe","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ebikeeurope","article_published_time":"2025-04-27T14:00:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-06-30T09:00:10+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":900,"url":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/above-Spitz-landscape.jpeg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Lindsey","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Lindsey","Estimated reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/"},"author":{"name":"Lindsey","@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/#\/schema\/person\/5992eff72279c96d07f49fbc834c1425"},"headline":"New to Ebiking? &#8211; Here&#8217;s the gear you will actually need!","datePublished":"2025-04-27T14:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-30T09:00:10+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/"},"wordCount":804,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/above-Spitz-landscape.jpeg","articleSection":["Tips"],"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/","url":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/","name":"New to Ebiking? - Here's the gear you will actually need! - Ebike Europe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/above-Spitz-landscape.jpeg","datePublished":"2025-04-27T14:00:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-30T09:00:10+00:00","description":"Here is a no-nonsense guide to the gear you will actually need! You've got the ebike and you are ready to ride, just a few more things to get","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/above-Spitz-landscape.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/above-Spitz-landscape.jpeg","width":1200,"height":900},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/new-to-e-biking-heres-the-gear-you-will-actually-need\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Tips","item":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/category\/tips\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"New to Ebiking? &#8211; Here&#8217;s the gear you will actually need!"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/#website","url":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/","name":"E-Bike Europe","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/#organization","name":"E-Bike Europe","url":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EBIKE-EUROPE-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EBIKE-EUROPE-1.png","width":800,"height":680,"caption":"E-Bike Europe"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ebikeeurope","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ebikeeurope\/","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@ebikeeurope","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCA_3tmXYmhpleiYezM7F1rQ"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/#\/schema\/person\/5992eff72279c96d07f49fbc834c1425","name":"Lindsey","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ME-2025-150x150.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ME-2025-150x150.jpeg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ME-2025-150x150.jpeg","caption":"Lindsey"},"url":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/author\/lindsey\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4118"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5451,"href":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4118\/revisions\/5451"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/2design.co\/ebike\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}