Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
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.
The Kranked EGO 2400 is an electric bike kit that delivers power and speed more akin to an electric motorcycle than the low speed ebikes I usually test… It’s intended for off-road or private use and is capable of climbing 40 degree inclines, delivering 2400 watts at peak output (more than 5x traditional low speed […]
The EBO Phantom Kit is my favorite product in the Electric Bike Outfitters lineup so far. It delivers all of the features and hardware you need to commute or just have some fun cruising around. The battery pack mounts lower and improves balance and handling over the EBO Cruiser Kit and I love how it […]
The Cruiser Kit from Electric Bike Outfitters is unique in that it offers a rear-rack style battery pack vs. one that mounts mid-frame on the downtube. This rack style battery used to be more common in the ebike kit space but has become less popular in recent years due to balance and handling limitations. Basically… […]
The EBO Commuter is the most affordable kit (at the time of this review) from Electric Bike Outfitters. This is a relatively new electric bicycle company based in Denver Colorado. The first things I noticed were the excellent price and all-inclusive setup. Unlike some kits, this one doesn’t tease you with a “battery not included” […]
In mid 2014 I traveled to Massachusetts and met with Assaf Biderman, Accociate Director of the MIT SENSEable City Lab. This group has landed some patents and received funding to develop smart transportation which has lead to the development of the Copenhagen Wheel and formation of Superpedestrian. There’s a lot more to say about this […]
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 […]
I got to test the original Electron Wheel in 2013 and was intrigued by the idea of an all in one electric bike solution. Imagine an electric assist wheel+motor kit that could easily be installed on a wide range of bikes without the use of tools… there would be no wires to mess around with […]
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 […]
