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 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 ...

Many bicycle insurance companies have specific policies for electric bikes, but what if you're insuring an e-bike conversion kit? Or more specifically, what if you're insuring a bike that's been ...

Skarper has launched its much-anticipated e-bike conversion kit that utilizes the bike’s rear disc brake. The innovatively designed conversion kit was first introduced in 2022 with production expected ...

The device clips onto any conventional bike and uses a friction-drive system to transfer power to the rear wheel, similar to ...

Full review and real world test of a cheap DIY electric bike conversion. Discover how far the battery can go on a single charge, the top speed, and the real performance when using throttle only versus ...

Folks, over the past few months, I've been testing the Swytch e-bike conversion kit, and may I say, there is absolutely no need to spend thousands of dollars on a new e-bike to enjoy the magic of ...

You could definitely say that e-bikes are the biggest evolution in the world of bicycles ever since these two-wheeled contraptions were invented. Sure, cycling tech in general has advanced leaps and ...

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 a Hackaday reader, it’s a good bet you could figure out how to convert your bike to use an electric motor. But you might have more important things to do, so a start up company, Skarper, ...

As we discovered in 2022, traditional bikes can be given a new lease of life with an ebike conversion kit. But the price can be steep. The London-based makers of the kit we tried has now launched a ...