Electric Bike Kit Reviews

These products are designed to convert a traditional bicycle into an electric bike, with assist and sometimes throttle operation, by adding a motor and battery system. They may replace a wheel, connect to the bottom bracket, or apply force onto a tire in order to propel the bike.
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2018 Electric Bike Outfitters 48V Cruiser Kit Review

  • MSRP: $1,412
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

A versatile geared hub motor ebike kit with rear rack-mounted battery pack, integrated rear light keeps you visible and can be used even if the motor is display is turned off. Lots of options, different colored hub motors, rims, and racks, front or rear mount design,…...

2018 Electric Bike Outfitters 48V Burly Kit Review

  • MSRP: $1,412
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

An efficient, compact, electric bike kit, with silver or black color options and multiple wheel sizes and hub spacings to suite a wide range of bicycle platforms. The downtube battery pack keeps weight low and center on the frame, it can be…...

Electric Bike Outfitters 36V Burly Kit Review

  • MSRP: $1,112
  • MODEL YEAR: 2018

An efficient, lightweight, electric bike kit, with silver or black color options and multiple wheel sizes and hub spacings to suite a wide range of bicycle platforms. The downtube battery pack keeps weight low and center on the frame, it can be…...

Superpedestrian Copenhagen Wheel Review

  • MSRP: $1,499
  • MODEL YEAR: 2017, 2018

An advanced all-in-one electric bike wheel with the motor and battery combined in a sturdy red case, provides near-silent pedal assist based on four signals, measures rider input 100+ times per second. Offers three levels of assist with adjustable speed from 10 to 25 mph (in some…...

Dillenger Street Legal Electric Bike Kit Review

  • MSRP: $699
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

An electric bike kit that includes everything you need to get rolling aside from an inner tube and tire (consider buying in advance or using the one off of your target bicycle). Available in 20, 24, 26, 27.5 and 28 inch wheel sizes! That means you can…...

Add-E 600W Kit Review

  • MSRP: $1,251
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

Exceedingly compact, light weight and easy to remove (for temporary unpowered use) though it does produce more noise than most of the ebike kits I've tested. The bottle style battery pack is beautiful, the cap twists to add power at 50…...

Add-E 250W Kit Review

  • MSRP: $1,012
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

Exceedingly compact, light weight and easy to remove (for temporary unpowered use) though it does produce more noise than most of the ebike kits I've tested. The bottle style battery pack is beautiful, the cap twists to add power at 50…...

Electric Bike Outfitters EBO Mountaineer Kit Review

  • MSRP: $1,180
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

A high power, high speed electric bike kit capable of 30 mph top speeds, can be operated with pedal assist, trigger throttle or optional twist throttle. Heavier but sturdy 750 watt gearless hub motor, can be mounted in the front or…...

Electric Bike Outfitters EBO Front Range Kit Review

  • MSRP: $1,083
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

A powerful gearless hub motor kit capable of being installed as a front or rear wheel, sturdy and relatively quiet. Gearless motors tend to be heavier and this one is ~12 lbs and does not…...

Kranked E Squared Review

  • MSRP: $4,998
  • MODEL YEAR: 2016

Offers amazing torque and power for ascending rocky mountain trails, features an 18 to 1 step-down to keep the motor from overheating but you still get a ~30 mph top speed depending on the gear being used. Three battery size options to emphasize range or reduced weight, all are "worn" in the…...