The idea seems sound enough: instead of buying an ebike, why not just take your regular bike and add the bits you need to make it electric? You get the benefits of an ebike, your regular bike gets a ...

e-Bikes are having their best moment right now, and current trends indicate that they will continue to do so for another while. But what if you can’t afford one or don’t want to risk having your ...

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Converting a standard bike into an ebike is one of the most affordable ways to get electric power. But with so many kits available, choosing the right one can be confusing—especially if you’re working ...

The best electric bike conversion kits offer a potentially more affordable route to electric biking. While electric bikes can be expensive, if you already have a suitable bike, an electric bike ...

The battery pack is a tiny thing in the grand scheme of e-bike batteries. If it were a lunchbox, it would fit little more than a hearty sandwich and a small bag of chips. That’s a blessing and a curse ...

We’ve talked about a number of e-bike conversion kits recently, and it’s clear to see why these kits are a sensible gateway drug into the wonderful world of e-bikes, especially for those not yet ...

Wheels like the GeoOrbital and Copenhagen Wheel will turn your standard bike into an electric one, but their weight can make it impossible to pedal far in non-electric mode. That’s why we’re so into ...

The best electric bike conversion kits will enable you to add a motor to your existing bike simply and relatively cheaply – at least compared to the price of buying a new electric bike. There are an ...

Electric bikes are a great way to get out and about, but most are quite expensive. A more affordable alternative is to take your existing bicycle and fit it with an electric bike conversion kit. Our ...