Electric scooters are getting popular by the day. Not only do e-scooters support the green initiative in the UAE, they are also an efficient, convenient and cost-effective mode of everyday transportation. Moreover, with proper electric scooter accessories you ride becomes safer, easier and more secure.
The Necessary Electric Scooter Accessories for Riders
Following electric scooter accessories make up for the rider’s comfort and are necessary for safety, convenience and security.
Helmet
When discussing electric scooter accessories, helmets top the list. You should always ride your e-scooter with the helmet on. Wearing helmets will prevent your brain and skull from getting severely injured in case of road accidents. There is no certain type of helmet for e-scooter riders, you can wear an e-bike helmet or select from different types of motorcycle helmets based on your personal preference.
Extra Battery
To make your electric scooter, you can always use an additional battery. Now, another battery will not increase the e-scooter maximum speed, but it could help you reach the destination faster, owing to a second power source. The second battery helps you travel longer at top speed. The maximum speed for an electric scooter is 20 km per hour.
Lock
Electric scooters are easy to carry and extremely portable; this very reason also makes e-scooters vulnerable to theft. To keep your electric scooter safe, lock your e-scooter when you park it. There are a number of locks for e-scooters in the market:
- Cable Lock: These locks are common among bicycle riders; however, the same locks can work well with electric scooters. Just wrap the flexible cable around the scooter and lock it in. That said, a thief can cut the cable lock and steal the scooter. Therefore, don’t leave your scooter unattended for longer durations with this lock.
- U-Lock: also known as the D-lock, this is the most secure lock for electric scooters. The U-lock is made with hardened steel, ensuring a pro thief doesn’t even get the chance to cut anything and steal the e-scooter. However, the U-lock is not as portable as cable locks.
- Chain Lock: another type of lock that can be used by e-scooter riders is the chain lock. It is better than a cable lock because it will take a hacksaw or bolt cutter to cut the chain. Moreover, it is easier to carry when compared with U-locks.
Gloves
Gloves are also important accessories for e-scooter riders. You can easily wear motorcycle gloves while riding e-scooters to keep your hands protected against harsh weather conditions and severe injuries in case of accidents. They also ensure a better grip on the handle bars.
Front Light
Front light is necessary for those who use e-scooters at night. That said, front lights are not standard on most e-scooters. Adding one is an excellent idea as it will make up for adequate lighting during night hours. Front lights are even more important for those who ride at high speeds.
Reflector/ Rear Light
The reflector or rear light is necessary for better visuals for the rider and other riders and drivers on the road. It can help prevent accidents. Having a rear light on your e-scooter helps when riding early in the morning and during the night. Again, just like front-light, the rear-light is even more important for riders who prefer high speeds.
Phone Mount
A phone mount proves to be really useful for electric scooter riders. Case in point: riders can easily know if someone is calling them or if they have received a message while on the go. They can also use google maps and listen to music while riding, thanks to the mobile phone set on the phone mount. However, be careful and always pay attention on the road while riding or driving a vehicle.
Phone mounts are also considered essential car accesorries.
Tire Sealant
With the help of a tyre sealant, you can prevent and even fix flat tyres. Tyre sealant, also known as electric scooter slime, is added to the tyres for prevention. Basically, sealants are a mix of bright colours glued together with synthetic fibres and binders. Simply put, as your electric scooter’s tyre spins, the sealant covers its insides. So even if you hit any sharp object on the road, the tyre sealant will seal the tyre hold and protect it from getting damaged.
That is all about the must-have accessories for electric scooters. Besides, if you still have to buy yourself an e-scooter, here is a list of used scooters for sale in the UAE.
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