Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
Also known as Lectric Cycles, e-RAD is an importer/manufacturer/distributor of mid-drive conversion systems. They were the first company in the US to work with Bafang and use the BBS motor (Bafang’s flagship electric motor) for their kits and even assisted in the development of the newer BBS02 motors. e-RAD strives to use US manufacturers whenever possible, and they distribute their kits to bike shops throughout America for customers to test and purchase locally. e-RAD also provides warranties for their kits and has a full catalog of replacement parts and accessories available.
The e-RAD BBS HD-1000 or “BBSHD” for short, is a 1,000 watt centerdrive electric bike motor that strongly resembles the older BBS01 and BBSO2 motors manufactured by Bafang but this one offers a big step up in terms of power and speed. The casing has actually been redesigned and while it’s still round and black […]
One goal of electric bike kits is to extend the use and feature set of existing hardware… maybe you already own a bicycle that’s aesthetic appealing or comfortable to ride, maybe you’re hoping to “reuse” existing hardware in an effort to save money or maybe there simply isn’t a purpose built electric bike in existence […]
[UPDATE] I was told by Chris Head from e-RAD that they no longer sell the 500 watt mid-drive, they are focused on the 350, 750 and 1,000 watt models which I have reviewed here. e-Rad is a line of kits and electric bike conversions created by Lectric Cycles out of Tempe Arizona. These mid-drive kits […]
Lectric Cycles is an electric bike manufacturer based in Tempe Arizona that makes a line of kits and pre-made ebikes called e-RAD. These mid-drive kits can be adapted to fit just about any bike frame (road, city, cargo or fat) which is pretty unique. What at first resembles the Bafang 8Fun BBS01 or BBS02 kit […]
