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 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 ...

Thanks to the influx of a multitude of e-bike conversion kits, a vast majority of which are cheap and made in China, hundreds, if not thousands of old bicycles are being saved from the scrappers.

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’d love an electric bicycle, but it’d be even more convenient if the battery fit into my pocket?” OK, fine, but lots of people actually have. And the UK-based ...

e-Bikes are having their best moment right now, and current trends indicate that they will continue to do so for another while. But what if you can’t afford one or don’t want to risk having your ...

Folks, e-bikes are here to stay. But where does that leave everyone who already owns a bicycle? Well, typically, it leaves folks like you and me in the dust, begging for a way to get in on the action.

The bike conversion is relatively conventional with the crank replaced by a crank and motor assembly, and a pair of the Ryobi packs in 3D-printed holders on the frame. The value in this is in its ...

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, ...

I’ve seen and played around with a lot of DIY electric bicycle conversion kits. Hell, I even wrote the book on the subject. But the Swytch kit is something unlike any other conversion kit I’ve seen.