Carry extra battery on rear rack 2.0

[littledragonfly]

Hi all. Does anyone have an idea of how we could carry a second battery on the rear rack of the 2.0 Step Thru and the (1.0) XP?
Lectric's baskets are not big enough and I don't want 3 either. I would buy the large rear rack for the 2.0 but not buying 3 when I don't need 3.
Anyway, and ideas? Thank you!

 

[Van Haren]

208.0US $ 20% OFF|18650 Cell Hailong Samsung Cell E-bike Lithium Battery 36v 48v 10ah 13ah 15ah 17ah Electric Bicycle Battery For 500w 750w Motor - Electric Bicycle Battery - AliExpress

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

They have a good selection.

 

[Johny Rocket]

I use these handy straps to secure a second battery on my rear rack. Works for a variety of things.
VIGAER Fastening Cable Straps... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W97K7N1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[littledragonfly]

Thank you!

 

[6zfshdb]

I met a guy on the trail earlier this season on an XP 2.0. He carried two spare batteries in top tube bags hung from the rails on either side of his rear rack. The bags looked similar to this one:

Ortlieb Top Tube Frame Pack - 4 Liters | REI Co-op

Offering stowage for bikes with limited main triangle space, the 4 L Ortlieb Top Tube pack mounts above the frame. It's also ideal for riders who like to carry their bottles inside the main triangle.

www.rei.com

It's best to check the battery and bag dimensions before ordering.

 

[littledragonfly]

Thank you. That looks like a great solution. Just too pricey after spending $600 on two extra batteries.
I have more in bike shop tuneups, handlebar change on the 1.0, repairs, Suntour seat posts, new saddles, batteries, extra tires and tubes, packs, lights, etc. than the cost of the bikes.
Starting to feel a little queasy!!

 

[6zfshdb]

Thank you. That looks like a great solution. Just too pricey after spending $600 on two extra batteries.
I have more in bike shop tuneups, handlebar change on the 1.0, repairs, Suntour seat posts, new saddles, batteries, extra tires and tubes, packs, lights, etc. than the cost of the bikes.
Starting to feel a little queasy!!

It seems to me you could make something similar to those top tube bags from a couple of pieces of 4" PVC pipe. Cut to length, put end caps on and hang them from the rack rails with a couple of small eye bolts. Shouldn't cost more than 10 bucks.

 

[littledragonfly]

Good idea. Thank you.

 

[Van Haren]

Backpacks are cheaper and enough room for more. Or get a trailer. They can haul a lot.