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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Kranked EGO 2400 Review

  • MSRP: $3,998
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015

One of the highest speed, most powerful mid-drive electric bike motors available, top speed ~44 mph varying by sprocket. Leverages a canister style gearless motor from EGO stepped down 9 to 1 with a…...

Electric Bike Outfitters EBO Phantom Kit Review

  • MSRP: $925
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

An affordable electric bike kit with everything you need to get going: motor, battery, throttle, pedal assist. Custom designed casing is narrower than many other 350 watt motors and fits in 100…...

Electric Bike Outfitters EBO Cruiser Kit Review

  • MSRP: $925
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

A feature rich, reasonably priced, electric bike kit with trigger throttle and cadence sensing pedal assist drive modes. The battery pack mounts into a sturdy universal rear-rack that can support ~55 lbs and…...

Electric Bike Outfitters EBO Commuter Kit Review

  • MSRP: $704
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

An affordable, all-inclusive electric bike kit available in many wheel sizes (front or rear) with a nice one year warranty. You get a standard 350 watt internally geared motor, 36 volt Lithium-ion battery pack and…...

2016 Superpedestrian Copenhagen Wheel Review

  • MSRP: $1,200
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

A near-silent electric wheel system available in 26" or 700c size, it converts traditional bicycles into ebikes and uses a smartphone app compatible with iOS or Android devices. No wires to deal with (uses Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connectivity), activates with a secure connection…...

e-RAD 1000 Watt Mid Drive Conversion Kit Review

  • MSRP: $1,195
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

One of the most powerful electric bike motors available, ideal for heavy duty cargo hauling, blurs the line on legality shipping with 20 mph top speed limit but unlockable to ~40 mph for off-road use. Offers physical shift detection compatible with cassettes, internally geared hubs and CVT systems like NuVinci,…...

Belon Engineering Electron Wheel Review

  • MSRP: $800
  • MODEL YEAR: 2015, 2016

An all-in-one electric bike conversion kit that's easy to install, wireless and available in 24", 26" and 700c wheel sizes to fit a wide range of bikes. Offers three power modes (low, normal and high), requires a smartphone app (Android or iOS),…...

e-RAD 750 Watt Mid Drive Conversion Kit Review

  • MSRP: $950
  • MODEL YEAR: 2014, 2015

The most powerful but still legal mid-drive electric bike kit I've tested, can be unlocked for increased speed if you intend to ride off-road or on private property ~40 mph top speed. Perfect for cargo style ebikes, fat ebikes and other heavy duty applications, pairs with cassettes,…...

e-RAD 500 Watt Mid Drive Conversion Kit Review

  • MSRP: $850
  • MODEL YEAR: 2014, 2015

A solid all-around mid-drive electric bike kit with shift sensing, pedal assist and throttle override offering 500 watts of nominal power output. Two battery size options, available in downtube or rear rack styles, optional Race Face performance…...

e-RAD 350 Watt Mid Drive Conversion Kit Review

  • MSRP: $750
  • MODEL YEAR: 2014, 2015

An affordable, efficient mid-drive electric bike kit that's compatible with nearly any bike frame, it offers five levels of pedal assist and throttle mode. Physical shift sensor is customized for derailleurs, internally geared hubs or CVT's and reduces mashing…...