The most natural-feeling electric bike conversion kits are going to be those with a mid-mounted motor. If that works for you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The new kit looks better and is smaller and lighter. (Photos: Josh Ross) Of all the reviews I’ve shared here on BikePortland, none have sparked as big of a response as the Swytch electric bike ...

If you’re thinking of buying an electric bike, there are quite a few hurdles. First, the best electric bikes may not even be available. As with the rest of the bicycle market, there’s a chronic ...