You may use your e-trike strictly for business, for pleasure, or a mixture of both. Regardless of the primary activity, at times most riders have the need to carry additional items with them. Trike bags are a convenient method of adding useful cargo space to your e-trike, and in a variety of sizes and functions.
Mooncool e-trikes are equipped with generously large sturdy baskets front and rear. That’s just one place where you can add a bag to protect your cargo.
There are numerous reasons you might want to expand the load-carrying capacity of your e-trike. These range from camping to commuting, and everything between…perhaps a quick trip to the post office or grocery store. The bottom line is that for every rider, there will be times when you need extra storage on your bike, and now is the time to get prepared.
Types of Bags
There is no shortage of variety when you start shopping for a trike bag. Almost certainly, every rider can find a bag the meets the requirements. Here are a few suggestions for you to consider.
Phone Bag
Probably the smallest bike bag you will encounter is a phone bag. These are small and lightweight, and very handy for protecting your mobile phone while riding. Most phone bags are also just large enough to carry a few other small items, such as keys or wallet or pocket knife.
Seat Bag
This is another “small bag” option. It’s great for riders who need only a little more cargo space. It’s also excellent for allowing riders a convenient extra space for things liketools, repair kits, chain locks, etc. As the name implies, seat bags are attached right under the seat. They are very rarely “in the way” of anything the rider needs while he is on or off the trike, and so a seat bag can easily be a “permanent” item on your bike.
Handlebar Bag
The very convenient handlebar bag is a third “small bag” option that works well for some riders. Although definitely in the “small bag” category, it is usually larger than a seat bag and is more convenient to access while riding. Also, it is very easy to access while stopped but not dismounting the trike. Of course, the bag is mounted on the handlebar. This means ensuring that it does not interfere with any other items located on the handlebar, such as brake levers or the LCD display.
Basket Bag
The basket bag, also known as a “trunk” is typically larger than any of the bags discussed above. You can think of it as a medium to large bag, and it provides much more cargo space than a seat bag or handlebar bag. As the name indicates, this bag is designed for mounting in a basket.
Basket bags are available in a variety of sizes, with a capacity ranging from about 12 to 30 liters. That’s big enough to carry a jacket or other clothing articles, or a water bottle and ice pack, or your bike tools and your lunch plus much more. It may also have one or more exterior pockets for carrying a few more small items.
Battery Bag
This is a specialized type of frame bag, designed for carrying an e-trike battery. If you want to carry a spare battery for doubling the range for your rides, you may want to consider a battery bag.
Take careful measurements to be certain the bag you order will fit both your trike and your battery! Some battery bags have Velcro straps for securing the bag in or on your trike basket.
Ride Safely
If needed, an e-trike rider can almost literally cover the bike with bags from front to rear, gaining a huge amount of cargo capacity. Take your time and consider your potential bag needs carefully. Then be very prudent and never load your e-trike beyond its rated payload capacity. Always take precautions to secure your bags to your bike carefully–don’t risk losing a bag or causing an accident!
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