E Bike Conversion Kits

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As the title says I’m looking for an e-bike for my girlfriend here’s a list of what I’d like for it and thanks in advance for any help: Pedal assist Something on the lighter side Maybe throttle if possible but this is optional Reliable (yes I know affordable and reliable don’t go hand in hand in e-bikes but reliable for the price I’m willing to go up a little) Step through (she’s on the shorter side ) Enough range for ~10 miles a day I don’t think I’d go for a regular or conversion kit because she can go that far on a regular bike (won’t get into it but she can’t) and as for conversion kits I don’t have too much experience with that and I don’t want the possibility of having it fall apart mid ride so I’d like to avoid that I could also be open to a refurb/used bike and if the battery is a good price enough I’d be open to getting a replacement Basically something that she can ride around the city and get to and from work and school ~10 miles a day Thanks! submitted by /u/lilpumpstan to r/ebikes [link] [comments]

I was thinking about getting a 5000w 72v 35ah conversion kit from 2fast ebikes. https://2fastebikes.com/products/2fast-5000w-e-bike-kit. What bike should I buy for this kit? I was also wondering if 2fast ebikes is a reliable brand i did a bit of research and they seem pretty legit. submitted by /u/Freaky-_-deaky to r/ebikes [link] [comments]

I want to buy a e bike conversion kit but they are pretty expensive for me I’m 14 so does the ones from AliExpress work they kost around 40 dollars I think it’s suspiciously cheap or Should I buy from a good store submitted by /u/Henjoh11 to r/ebikes [link] [comments]

i have a budget of around £350 i was wondering what conversion kit could i get for my hard tail bike, i want it to reach speeds of 30 mph or around that. please give me recommendations submitted by /u/Samb0tt to r/cycling [link] [comments]

I’ve got a 2007 Townie in great shape. I’ve done research into kits, but I’d be interested to hear if anyone converted theirs and what they went with. I’ve all but eliminated the idea of a hub kit and think TSDZ8 750W e-bike kit would be good. Anybody with experience have a minute to chime in? submitted by /u/TikiUSA to r/ebikes [link] [comments]

I'm looking to get a conversation kit for my bike (Indi TC1 Mens Hybrid Bike) I've been looking on Amazon but I'm not sure how trustworthy and reliable these kits are I'm considering this kit https://amzn.eu/d/0cEQo9cZ If anyone has any recommendations and suggestions they would be greatly appreciated Edit: budget is around £400 Edit: It doesn't need to be Amazon. Any reputable brands and suggestions would be appreciated submitted by /u/John77752 to r/ukbike [link] [comments]

Im trying to make an E bike out of my 29" Huffy rock creek bike. My bike currently weighs 35lbs and i myself weigh 125lbs. Im trying to get a range of ~40 miles. Not trying to go fast i specifically want to go 15-20 mph.Ive been looking at ebike conversion kits and i might be going with 500W 48V because i think that might be the best for me im riding on mostly flat terrain. Can you guys give me recommendations for what battery i should get.Any e bike conversion kit recommendation. Im going with 450 bucks as my budget (for everything included). Tips are also appreciated im just a beginner. submitted by /u/FutureA350 to r/ebikes [link] [comments]

Record UK figures show 432 e-bike fires and 147 e-scooter fires last year, with warnings that cut-price models, batteries, chargers and DIY conversion kits sold on unregulated online marketplaces are a major risk. Has buying cheap battery-powered kit online now become one of those “save money, regret it later” moves? submitted by /u/ToughRomanticMiss to r/BuyersUK [link] [comments]

The short version In response to the growing amount of injuries and anti-social behaviour connected to electric bikes, the Queensland government has proposed new laws restricting who can ride e-bikes and how they can be ridden. These laws are misguided. They will do little to improve safety and could lead to unintended negative consequences. This explainer will focus on e-bikes, but applies to e-scooters as well. I’ll use the term e-mobility when referring to both. The long version Since e-bike import regulations were relaxed in 2021 they have become a popular transport option, particularly for teenagers who are too young to drive a car. This has corresponded with an increase in serious e-mobility injuries, affecting 2,000 riders in 2025. It has also resulted in an increase in anti-social behaviour and dangerous riding. It is not uncommon to see riders without helmets, multiple riders on one bike, high speeds on footpaths, deliberate damage to parks etc. All this has led to public calls for the state government to increase regulation and enforcement. The state has recently responded by accepting all 28 recommendations of the “Parliamentary inquiry into e-mobility safety and use in Queensland” report tabled in February 2026. Some of the recommendations are sensible (improve education, infrastructure, communication between government departments etc.) However, a few of the recommendations have drawn significant opposition. They are as follows: Recommendation 13 E-bikes and Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) can only be ridden by individuals aged 16 years and over Riders of e-bikes and PMDs be required to hold at least a Queensland Class C learner licence Recommendation 14 Reduce the speed limits on all footpaths, for all e-mobility devices, to maximum 10km/h. The Opposition Restricting e-bikes to ages 16 and over is intended to restrict riders to those old enough to handle the additional risk of motor assistance. Opponents say that it will limit how much teenagers can participate in society if they are unable to get around independently. It will lead to higher reliance on cars, and lower engagement with sports and social activities. Requiring riders to hold at minimum a learners permit is intended to restrict riders to those who can pass at least a theory test on road rules. This seems reasonable, but opponents say it imposes restrictions on those who have genuine reasons for not having a licence. The report does not make it clear if this would be applied to riders who are unable to obtain a learners permit due to old age or disability. If it does apply, then it will remove one of the only ways for people with certain disabilities to get around independently. The report is also unclear if it will affect those who have lost their licence for medical or legal reasons. Reducing the speed limit to 10km/h on footpaths will make it safer in places where riders and pedestrians are sharing a footpath. It would not apply on dedicated bikeways, but it is unclear if it would apply on shared paths (like the West Creek Pathway). Opponents point out several flaws: 1. In most places there is no clear distinction between a footpath, shared path and bikeway. Signage could be erected, but that would incur significant costs for local governments. 2. The speed limit would only apply to electric bikes, not regular (acoustic) bikes. This makes no sense. 3. At 10km/h, a rider could easily be overtaken by a runner. Should running also have a speed limit? 4. Lower speeds in crowded spaces make sense, but most footpaths are empty most of the time. A blanket speed limit across all footpaths is like making all roads 40km/h in case a school child is around, instead of only in school zones. 5. 10km/h is unrealistically slow for commuters. This could push bike commuters to ride on the road instead, frustrating drivers and increasing crash risk, or to abandon their bike and drive instead, increasing congestion. 6. Bikeways are rare, meaning riders realistically have to choose between footpaths or roads. 7. At speeds under 10km/h bikes are less stable, so injury risk could be worse than before. Would the new laws work? The new laws make sense, in a vacuum. In the real world however, there are some significant problems. To understand them, we’ll wind back to 2021. E-bikes have been around since the 1990s. The big change came in 2021 when the previous federal government removed restrictions on what e-bikes could be imported. Prior to 2021 imported e-bikes had to conform to the following rules: Have a motor with a maximum continuous power output of 250 watts Be pedal powered with motor assistance up to 25 km/h Have a motor that stops providing assistance after 25 km/h Have a motor that can work without pedalling, but only up to 6 km/h. In 2021, for unknown reasons, import restrictions were lifted so now it is legal to import e-bikes that: Have no power limit Have no speed limit Can be operated via a throttle, without pedalling. These bikes are essentially electric motorbikes, with pedals. They are motor-pedals, or mopeds. For this explainer I will use the term moped, illegal e-bike or non-compliant device. There is no agreed upon term, and therein lies the problem. A naming problem and a media frenzy. In all news reports and government statements, the term “e-bike” is used to refer to all electric bikes with pedals, regardless of whether they conform to regulations. The trouble is, by not drawing a distinction between legal and illegal e-bikes, they are tarring all riders with the same brush. A 14 year old hitting 70km/h on a footpath is a world apart from a dad riding with his kids to school, but by describing both people as “e-bike” riders, the media and government has muddied the waters and made it harder to have a sensible discussion. This has led to calls to ban all e-bikes, but here’s the thing… Mopeds were already banned. Import restrictions were lifted, but they have always been illegal to ride in public places. If you go shopping for one of these bikes you’ll find a small disclaimer saying something like, “Restricted 25 km/h Public Use. Private Use unrestricted to 50km/h” Just enough for sellers to skirt the rules, but functionally useless. These bikes aren’t made for farm work, they are explicitly designed for streets. The sellers know they will be used unrestricted in public, but with a tiny disclaimer and a wink, they get away with it. Thankfully, in 2025 the current federal government once again restricted the import of illegal e-bikes, but in the four years preceding, over a million e-bikes, legal and illegal, entered the country. Redefining the problem and looking for a solution We have two vehicles called e-bikes: Legal pedal assisted e-bikes. These are slower and safer. They are a great option for riders unable to drive, wanting to save money, get fit, etc. They are an effective way for cities to reduce congestion, air and noise pollution. Even the government's report states that under the current rules, legal e-bikes do not create significant problems. Illegal, unrestricted mopeds. These are just motorbikes with pedals, and have all the risks of motorbikes, with less safety features and regulations. They are what you see in the news and in angry Facebook posts. The problem is not the legal e-bikes, it's the illegal mopeds. Legal e-bikes don't require stricter regulation, the illegal ones need to be removed. So what's the solution? Restricting imports was the first step. Restricting the import of overpowered conversion kits would be beneficial too. Restricting the sale of non-compliant devices that have already been imported would be helpful, but it would leave retailers with stock they are unable to sell. The report has addressed this in Recommendation 19: That non-compliant devices are to be clearly marked as ‘for use on private property only’. Enforcement is the big one. The QLD police have recently cracked down on illegal e-bikes in Operation X-ray Surety, but as of February, had only taken 142 illegal devices off the road. These devices are inherently difficult to police. For example, the only way to check if an e-bike is overpowered is to put it on a dynamometer, which looks like a big treadmill and isn’t easy to deploy everywhere. Better enforcement will work eventually, but it will be years before every non-compliant device is removed. In the meantime the government is planning to implement much higher fines for dangerous behaviour, including riding an illegal device, riding at excessive speed, failure to wear a helmet, riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and hooning. Will the new laws work? The effectiveness of the new laws will depend on how well they are enforced. Considering mopeds, not wearing a helmet etc. was already illegal, it doesn’t seem likely that more restrictions will be enforced. The age limit and licence requirement Without police flagging down riders and checking IDs constantly, it is unlikely to be enforced. The speed limit Likewise, without police measuring rider speeds constantly, it seems very difficult to enforce. There is an existing example we can consider. Under the current rules, legal e-scooters can reach 25km/h on some roads, but are limited to 12km/h on paths. According to the report, fewer than a quarter of e-scooter riders were even aware of the lower speed limit. Doubtless, plenty of those aware of the rules do not follow them anyway. A new 10km/h limit would likely be similarly ignored. Higher fines Fines are effective to a point, but as the size of the fine increases they become less effective. If riders are willing to risk the current fines, it is unlikely that raising the fines will have a dramatic effect. Especially considering the new laws are mostly aimed at teenagers, who are more willing to take on larger risks and aren’t as financially literate. Compliance stickers A sticker stating a device is ‘for use on private property only’ will be ignored immediately. My Opinion I ride an e-bike. It’s a eight year old Merida Espresso with a basket on the front and kids seat on the back. It’s heavy and slow, and I love it. Since buying it in 2023, we’ve racked up a few thousand kilometres on it and we’ve been able to sell our second car. We have three kids, so with a trailer attached, I can take them all out on errands or adventures. Our oldest has just been upgraded to a proper bike and riding alongside them is one of my biggest joys. The new laws threaten to make our life harder for no real gain. They are illogical and will hit ordinary riders, while having little impact on troublemakers. As an example of how illogical they are, when I’m riding with my five year old I prefer to ride on footpaths because it’s safer for them than the road. As I have an e-bike and they have an acoustic bike, I will face a speed limit while they can run rings around me. If they decide to ride ahead of me, I couldn’t legally catch up to them. It’s silly. I think these laws are a prime example of how politicians fail their constituents. The import laws were lifted by the federal government, flooding the market with dangerous devices. Genuine harm was done and lives were lost. Affected families wanted justice, the media whipped up a frenzy against all e-mobility devices and the state government decided they had to be seen taking action. Instead of solving the issues, they prioritised the appearance of action. The state government is more interested in appearing to solve problems, than actually solving them. The media also receives a dishonourable mention for prioritising sensational headlines instead of educating the public on the difference between legal and illegal devices. The state government is accepting submissions on the new laws until this Friday, 10th April. I recommend telling them to work on actual solutions instead of the proposed ineffective blanket rules. Some questions I’ll be honest, I’ve had a hard time finding common questions on the topic. I mostly found angry comments and anecdotes. Will parents be held responsible for their children's behaviour? Under the new laws, yes. Recommendation 25: The Queensland Government amend laws to provide that the parent/guardian can be pursued for penalties for breaches of e-mobility device regulations by children under 16 years of age. Who is buying these e-bikes for teenagers? Considering most e-bikes, legal or not, cost over $2000, it’s most likely parents that are responsible. Better education and regulation of retailers would help parents to only buy compliant devices. But, as long as non-compliant devices are available for purchase, the problem will continue. Should e-bikes require registration? From the report: For compliant devices – i.e. those that meet recognised standards including being limited to a maximum speed of 25km/h – the committee does not consider mandatory registration or Compulsory Third Party insurance to be justified Their reasoning considered the negative impact of restricting access to active transport, the administrative burden on riders and government departments, the complexity of registering millions of existing and future bikes and the ineffectiveness of registration at removing non-compliant devices. In short, a fifteen year old ripping fat skids in a shopping centre isn’t going to bother getting their moped registered, so it wouldn’t accomplish much. Why can’t kids just ride a push bike like they did in the old days? Plenty of kids still do, but e-bikes make riding much easier for those with limited physical ability, and those in hilly areas or harsh climates. The main reason kids don’t ride as much as the old days is a lack of safe bike infrastructure and an increase in the number and size of cars on the road. Kids in the old days didn’t have to deal with Ford Rangers and F150s. These mongrels should be taken off the road! I should be able to run them over! That is murder. I’m shocked that this is a real comment I have seen numerous times. \ ----- Thanks for reading another explainer. My sources are in a comment below. Make sure to make a submission by this Friday. Make a submission: https://qldparlcomm.snapforms.com.au/form/transport-and-other-legislation-managing-e-mobility-use-and-protecting-our-communities-amendment-bill-2026 https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Tabled-Papers/docs/5826t0264/5826t264.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/25/queensland-qld-ebike-laws-age-speed-licensing-limits https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/24/ebikes-e-scooters-queensland-inquiry-children-under-16-licence https://bq.org.au/advocacy-statement/#highpoweredebikes https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-11/queensland-e-scooter-injuries-escalate-hospital-data-shows/106329602 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-27/ebike-regulation-changes-to-halt-overpowered-bikes/106050674 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/queensland-ebike-escooter-ban-children-licence-reforms/106487910 submitted by /u/AndrewReesonforTRC to r/queensland [link] [comments]

Sooo recently I have been starting to want an e bike, right now I'm not in a financial situation to buy or build one, but I'm making plans for later, and i just wanna know if it's possible to build an e bike based on the things I need, so I don't get my hopes up and then realize it's not possible. So I want my budget to be close or under 1000 CAD, and since it's diy I'll probably buy the parts over time, I'm thinking I'll buy a bike from Facebook marketplace, around and under 300 bucks, then use a conversion kit to make it an e bike, i want the battery to last fairly long, I'm not sure what's considered long but the longest possible in my price range, a preferably mid drive motor, I don't want it to go super fast, since I'm 13 and in BC, maybe around 25 to 35 kmh. Also I want it to be mostly legal, I'm not super sure about the laws about that in BC, Coquitlam but I think it has to be pedal assist Thank you for the help! submitted by /u/Alarmed_Bullfrog6241 to r/ebikes [link] [comments]

After my recent post, I’ve decided that a DIY eBike is the best route for me. I enjoy modifying things and like knowing exactly what I’m buying and working with. That said, I’m trying to understand the proper steps to get started. Do you begin by choosing a conversion kit and then finding a compatible bike? Or is it better to start with a bike/frame first and build around that? Right now, I don’t own a bike or a kit, so I’m starting from scratch. I’m leaning toward buying a used bike first, probably from Facebook Marketplace, and then converting it. What types of bikes should I be looking for that make good eBike conversions? Thanks! submitted by /u/Impossible-Search685 to r/ebikes [link] [comments]

Hi everyone, I’m considering getting an e-bike conversion kit and would really appreciate some advice. I live in London and enjoy cycling, but the area I’m in has quite a lot of hills and I get completely exhausted after about 10 minutes of riding. Because of that I’m thinking about converting my bike to make riding easier and help with occasional commuting to work. My budget is around £700. One reason I’m leaning toward a conversion kit instead of buying a full e-bike is that bike theft is very common in London, so I’d prefer something that still looks like a normal bike rather than a flashy e-bike. I’ve looked into Swytch, but I’ve seen quite a few complaints about customer service and delivery delays, which makes me a bit hesitant. I’ve also heard some worrying stories about low-quality e-bike batteries catching fire, so reliability and battery safety are really important to me. I’m also not very experienced with DIY bike work, so ideally it would be something fairly straightforward or something a bike shop could install. Just hoping to hear about people’s experiences with conversion kits, especially if you use one for commuting or riding in hilly areas. submitted by /u/Zombie-hunter_360 to r/londoncycling [link] [comments]

After researching and thinking about this topic heavily, i have come to finally create this post about the useless and unreasonable laws of ebike use in Australia. Due to the sudden popularity of ebikes in Australia and the US, it has been the craze for teenagers, kids and even adults. A wide proportion of people own an ebike, and use it daily. These ebikes include Surrons (e-moto), and fat tyre ebikes (Like the fatboy range), E-commuter, and E-MTB. There has been multiple deaths already, and accidents happen daily. Bikes are getting impounded every week. This is due to the large proportion of teenagers on surrons, and fat tyre ebikes that have been unlocked, and ridden at speed in excess of 80 km/h, with some reaching 110 km/h. All the political fury around ebikes has arisen from a couple of things. First, the brazen and reckless driving of teenagers not respecting road rules, and causing havoc on the streets. These acts cause a major impact on the ebike community, and everyone is labelled as reckless, and unobeying. This is understandable, becuase the major users of ebikes are teenagers interested in tricks, wheelies, and hitting jumps. This is understandable, and fun to do, but in a controlled environment, with the required safety gear. Most ebike users do not where helmets, even though this should be the minimum, passing it off as not looking cool (Just like skateboarding). This causes major accidents, and sometimes innocent drivers are held accountable for incidents they did intend to cause. Eventually this will lead to some 13 year old boy trying to look cool on his modded surron, popping wheelies without protective gear and a helmet in the middle of a street in a busy built up town or city, getting hit by an unsuspecting car, and killing himself. The family of the boy will be very distressed, leading to one of the parents campaigning to ban the use of any ebike, and blaming it on the absence of ebike laws in Australia, instead of the brazenness and stupidity of the uneducated boy. This would lead to the elimination of all ebikes, and people using them for genuine purposes (Getting from A too B safely, quickly, and effectively) will suffer the consequence. There should be proper sporting facilities in Australia open to the public, where riders on surrons and motor bikes have a place to do stunts and tricks, just like a skatepark. Second, conversion kits. Due to complete ebikes costing on average $1k+, many people look for cheap alternatives. These include conversion kits, which are a great way to give your mtb or city bike a boost. The problem is that not many of the batteries have proper certification, leading to fires that cannot be stopped easily(Lithium fires are very dangerous, and very hard to extinguish, due to the mass amount of energy able to be stored in them). These batteries are a hazard if not cared for, and should be charged safely out of the bike and outdoors. Another problem with conversion kits is their amount of power. Most are around 1000 - 2000 Watts, while some are able to reach 5000/6000 watts. The problem is that this amount of power should not be mounted on a $200 mountain bike from FB Marketplace. Sadly this is a popular way to turn a hardtail mountain bike into a makeshift surron, used for tricks, (This is where problems arise...)The brakes are not powerful enough (should be 4 piston brakes), and the frame and fork were not made to handle such stress and speeds. You can see on must bikes under $1000 AUD stickers that say "Not produced for Mountain biking, Competition BMX, or tricks", indicating that they are cheap quality mass produced bikes used by people genuinly using them as a normal pedal powered bike. If you have the components necessary to make a converision kit bike like a quality frame, fork and brakes, go for it. It is a great way to turn your bikes into ebikes. The way the Australian Government is trying to reduce incidents and havoc, is limit the power to 250 W, and for it to be compulsory that the rider is over 12 years of age. These laws are very recent (enforced in the last 1-2 weeks), and many people are not happy to say the least, especially as the Government is confining to the European Laws And Standards of E-Bikes (Right here: European E-bike Laws). Some would say this is a great idea, while some people say this is awful. In reality, the majority of people don't care, hating the police force in that country so much that they just don't abide to every new law that is passed. The e-bike community is growing, and is ever more popular, especially with the recent meetup with our US E-Bike Influencer Surronster in Sydney, causing a large meet-up, and an outcry from the Australian Government. While this was not entirely his fault (many people found him and joined his ride), he does apologize, as he could have seen this coming (He has 3.5 M Subscribers on YT, and over 2.5M on Tiktok.) About the European Bike laws. As I have been told by AI: "74% of Europe lies at an altitude of less than 300 meters". I know this (It's AI so don't blame me if i am completely wrong), because I have been to many countries in Europe, and entire cities have nearly no inclines (A picture of Amsterdam is included, which has the largest users of e-bikes in the world along with Copenhagen). This maximum power output of e-bikes there is 250W, and it is obvious why, THERE IS NO HILLS TO GET PAST, AND THE TERRAIN IS FLAT CONCRETE!!!! Compare this to Australia, where every 5 minutes you seem to be pedalling up another steep hill! (Another picture is displayed, this time of densely populated city of Hobart, with its mass amounts of hills.) I myself have tried using a friends bike to get up a moderately steep hill, and with two people weighing on average 70 kg each, the bike has immense trouble getting up the hill. You have to weave from side to side of the hill, and use a throttle (More about throttle's later...). It is crystal clear that a minimum power of 250W is obviously way too little. Here is a better solution: Limit all imported bikes to 25km/h, only being able to be unlocked by an authorized bike dealer (The rider should not be able to type up how to unlock the speed on a bike), and fill out a form, which includes a contract that you will use this on PRIVATE-PROPERTY ONLY! If you are caught, you suffer a consequence! (Although stopping a 16 year old boy on a Surron riding anywhere he can squeeze through is near impossible, especially if they grew up riding pushbikes and motorbikes a lot...) 25km/h is enough to get you from point A to point B! (30km/h would be significantly better...) The max power should be 2000 W. And to clear anything about the relation about motor power and speed of the bike, you can lock a bike to 25km/h and still use your peak motor power (especially on hills), you just get cut out of power when you get too 25km/h, and the bike will just keep you at 25km/h. You will nearly never get past 25 km/h on an ebike going up a hill, and this isnt important, it is the power. The power is essential. Try going up a medium sized hill on 250W and show me how you went. You are not getting up that hill unless your weight is the same as a feather and the bike is full carbon! This is where the government is 'no comprendes', they think that 250W will get up a hill? IT WONT. Especially with 2 people. They need to make laws that suit the Australian Environment, Australian riders, and target the dangerous driving of ebike users only, not 50 year old mike using his e-bike to get to work 10 kilometres away while using a throttle. About the throttle: There has been a lot of confusion around the throttle on ebikes. It used to be illegal, but the Australian Government quitely made the decisision to allow throttles, that only assist a rider to 6km/h. You might not see this coming, but it is not enough. For the hills where you ride at a speed of 10-20 km/h up them, you need a throttle, especially as the weight of e-bikes are high, and even more so if there are passengers. You wont make it up a quarter of the way if your speed is not at an average of 10-20 km/h and your bike is not making upward of 1600W. It just is not possible. (Sorry about the essay, I don't hate the Australian Government, I just think that the laws could be reasonable, I also dont mind the surrons, its just the behaviour of riders that cause problems for normal users that itches me.) Also if you wanted to know, I am postponing the sale of an ebike for myself untir the laws are cleared up, because i dont want to have my 5 k ebike impounded for having the minimum power to get up a hill, even though its locked to 25 km/h... Peace out, love you, and I hope you have a good day...a Hilly Hobart Flat Amsterdam submitted by /u/DiligentWeb4382 to r/ebikes [link] [comments]

A bill has been tabled in the House of Commons to ban the sale of e-bike modification kits that fall outside of the existing regulations: https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/e-bike-conversion-kit-ban-parliament submitted by /u/Miserable_Prompt4301 to r/ElectricBikeExplorer [link] [comments]

Recently I converted a hardtail 27.5in Mountain Bike with a Bafang BBS01B conversion kit. The original bike was nothing amazing, 21 speed, microshift derailleur with grip shifts, sports store special made out of 6061 aluminium. After the conversion I was disappointed. The cheaply made fork shuddered and twisted on braking, the handling was skatey - especially on gravel, the front single calliper disc mechanical disc brake was weak, and worst of all the combination of these meant that when I wanted to stop quickly, the pogoing, twisting, and skating meant that this was extremely dangerous. I also noticed that the front wheel came loose after that kind of braking downhill. I learned that stock brakes/forks/drivetrains are meant for minimal rider + cargo weight, short recreational trips, and fit riders who push about 75-150W worth of power through the pedals, not 400+W combined power. Stock tires are full of carbon, which limits how much they can grip. As I have a bit of an attachment to the bike, what followed was a flurry of upgrades, learning and experience building. The Upgrades: Shimano RT66 180mm disc (original was 160mm) TRP Spyke front caliper (with bbb sintered pads) +20mm adapter Kool-Stop Eagle 2 pads on the back v-brake Mosso M5L suspension adjusted rigid fork BBB BHP-50 Integrated headset Odyssey housing and brake cabling Linear Shimano gear shift housing Shimano deore steel cam skewer for the front wheel. KMC e8 ebike chain Shimano M315 trigger shifter Shimano PD-EF202 pedals Ergon GP1 grips WTB comfort saddle Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus tires Why all of this? Let's talk about them in groups The Brakes: Stock callipers on sports store/supermarket bikes are all about keeping pricing down, this means poor feel, and usually resin pads. The upgrades here were about making sure that I retained the repairability of mechanical callipers while increasing the pad size, using sintered metal that bites into the disc for a definite stop. The linear housing was a surprise, I'd read that it'd give me more stopping power as more of the squeezing force on the levers would be moved to the brakes, so I tried it on the rear, and, after trying it and seeing the difference first hand, insisted on it for the front. Increasing the size of the disc meant more torque from the brake - up 12.5% from the original. This translates directly to stopping power. The eagles were chosen for the back because they are softer and larger than the original, while offering a good balance of wet/dry performance. The Fork/headset: The existing fork was tired and frankly dangerous. Moving to a rigid aluminium fork means no servicing and all pedal force goes to the drivetrain rather than diving the front end. It also means that the front end is lighter and more direct. Chromoly was the ideal, but I wanted to keep costs down, and I'm finding that aluminium is more than ok, it's perfect for my riding style. The original headset was hanging on for dear life, the cups nearly fell out when the bike shop took the old fork out, so in went a new headset that is solid. This was an opportunity to change up the bearings for easy access and replacement. Sealed units can be changed up cheaply, and a split crown race means that it'll come out without having to break it next time round (if there is one) The Drivetrain: The original chain was stretched, this is a maintenance item I never knew about previous to the build, so on went a chain that can take a beating. The shifter/housing was about getting clean shifts, because I discovered that if the shifts were not sharp, there would be excessive chain wear and I'd looking at changing up both chain and gears frequently. The skewer was a learning. The original skewer on the front had an alloy cam which was what was coming loose when the original fork twisted, this is due to the fact that it did not have enough bite for the torque of the original brake. The Touchpoints: Saddle, grips and pedals were all about making sure that the bike fit my style of riding comfortably. After the initial 62km ride on trails/road something needed to be done to make it more comfortable - stock "bear trap" pedals were rubbish and dug into my feet, the original grips gave me sore spots on the back of my hands, and the original saddle... well let's not talk about that. Bigger flat pedals mean that power is more distributed across the foot, so they don't fatigue so easily. The grips were about comfort, but now with the rigid fork, they act as suspension too. The Tires: The stock tires slid. A lot. They weren't particularly worn, but on gravel they skated everywhere and when moving at more than about 18km/h it was ... dicey. I went wider (2.1 to 2.25) and puncture resistant tires, more air means more cushioning and a bigger contact patch. This solved the skatey feeling and gave me ample suspension without a suspension fork. The Result and Learnings: The end result can only be described as "Hell yes" which I found myself thinking on the first ride back after the fork install - each upgrade was justified by riding. It wasn't cheap, but each problem was solved systematically. It handles like nothing else I've ever ridden, and it's a tank. I feel safe riding it. I didn't intend to spend this much money on the conversion, I thought it'd be "done" after the motor install. But what happened is that I didn't feel safe or comfortable, especially for long rides. The whole experience brought back my love of cycling, which had been dormant for a long time. My advice for everyone out there thinking about conversions is: It's a project, it's not just the motor/screen. If the donor bike is cheap, you'll need to put more money and time into it than you expect, and even if it isn't cheap, you'll want to adjust things to suit you. A special note on brakes and the fork: If you intend to do a conversion, stock, cheap suspension forks won't cut it. At the very least consider 32-34mm thick stanchion suspension forks, or go with thick chromoly or 7001 aluminium, make sure the axle to crown length is about the same as the original fork. Regarding the brakes: 180mm and dual piston callipers with sintered pads is the minimum I'd suggest on the front of the bike, anything less will not cut it when you're travelling at speed. Would it have been cheaper for me to just buy an e-bike? Probably. I probably would have gotten a heavier frame, with a cheaper headset, cheap front shocks, basic hydraulic brakes (mt200) and ok tires for roughly the same price. But I built something that is close to what you'd get for a bike 2-3x as expensive, that will stop better, handles better, and is unique. If this isn't something you want to do or have budget for then buy a premade e-bike - it's safer in terms of the limit on spending, and you get something you can just ride. That said, if you want something that is unique, and is a perfect fit for you, then go build the bike. submitted by /u/Keljian52 to r/ebikes [link] [comments]

I’ve been seeing more e-bikes on streets and trails, and it’s raising some serious safety concerns. High-powered setups, like 3000W or even 5000W conversion kits, can be especially risky. Even kits sourced from places like Alibaba, which are cheap and easy to get, are prone to malfunctions. Loose wiring, low-quality BMS, or under-rated components can lead to sudden power cuts, unexpected acceleration, or electrical failures, problems you rarely encounter on a regular bike. These e-bikes accelerate much faster and reach higher speeds with less effort, often in the hands of riders who may not fully understand the power they’re controlling. This makes crashes, collisions with other cyclists, and tricky situations in traffic more likely. I’m curious about real-world experiences with these high-powered conversions. Have you ever seen a 3000W or 5000W setup malfunction or create a dangerous situation? It seems like the more powerful the kit, the higher the risk compared to traditional pedal bikes. submitted by /u/truceshall to r/cycling [link] [comments]

Hey Philly cyclists, I’ve been debating whether to switch my daily commute along Broad Street to an e-bike or stick with my regular bike, and I’d love your thoughts. Broad Street can get hectic, with stop-and-go traffic, traffic lights, and the occasional pothole. On a regular bike, I get good exercise and keep it eco-friendly, but hills, headwinds, and maintaining speed during peak hours can be exhausting. I’ve been exploring e-bike options and even came across a 3000W electric bike conversion kit on Alibaba, which got me thinking about converting my current bike instead of buying a new one. A conversion would make commuting faster and less tiring, especially during hot summers or rainy mornings, and help me tackle Philly’s hills effortlessly. My main concerns are maneuverability in traffic, parking/security, and whether such a powerful setup is practical for daily rides. For those who have tried high-powered e-bikes or conversions on Broad Street or other Philly routes, which would you recommend for daily commuting? Any hidden challenges or advantages I should consider before making the leap? Looking forward to your advice and real-world experiences! submitted by /u/playboi_fatty to r/phillycycling [link] [comments]

Ben nu 18 en moet veel fietsen voor school, werk, vriendin, etc. Daarom zou ik een E-bike nu wel echt handig vinden. Het liefst heb ik ook een fiets met een actieradius van 40-50 km op 25 km/u. Ik heb gezocht naar tweedehands fietsen op marktplaats, aangezien mn budget niet zo hoog is. (Ben niet de beste spaarder). Maar meeste van deze fietsen vallen erg tegen, omdat ze al heel oud zijn of al veel kilometers hebben gereden. Wat zijn een paar goeie E-bikes of websites waar ik die kan krijgen? Ik zag trouwens ook nog wat over conversion kits zoals segreto, alleen ik weet niet hoe betrouwbaar en handig dit is. submitted by /u/ImpressiveTutor6202 to r/nederlands [link] [comments]

Trek marlin 5> 2000w e-conversion kit 2000w 52v motor 40ah controller 40AH 52V battery Almost all parts are the best there are on the market! Nearly 4500€ spent😬 Review after 4 months of use: cool bike but its not worth this amount of money and maintenance time. Still cool to use it off-road and do wheelies tho. Ask me anything! submitted by /u/Dear-Comfortable635 to r/ebikes [link] [comments]

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But of a long one but... Got pulled over by police in Ladbroke Grove (West London, a stone's throw from Portobello Road to be exact) by 2 uniformed officers by powis square (for those who know it) at around noon today, they were checking E-Bikes especially illegal ones (predominantly conversion kits) and their system is flawed to say the least. They said they were stopping people as they'd had complaints from local residents about ebikes, which ok fair enough, but the system they use to check the bikes is an imperfect science to say the least, but some could get stung by it. I had handlebar mitts on my bike and as the male officer was checking he noticed the twist and go throttle, which they said to me about the pedal assist limit being 15.5mph and I said my bike cuts off at that point, but the twist and go on the pedal assist setting I was on went up to about 16.5mph according to the speedometer on my display (By the way I was on pedal assist level 2 out of 5) and whilst they had the throttle twisted they said 'thats the max it goes', not realising the different levels of pedal assist dictate the speed of the throttle (I have a Bafang mid drive converted Carrera Hellcat). The 2 officers (1 male and 1 female) were lifting the bike off the ground to test the throttle and I said that even though it's going 16.5mph, that would be different with me on it and they did accept that. They didn't look on the motor at all, where I've got the sticker that says 250w 36v even though it's actually 500w 36v. When they had the bike up they did pedal the bike to make sure it wasn't pure throttle and that I wasn't ghost pedalling, which I also found interesting and proved to me who they are targeting. I have a box on top of a pannier with my battery wired in, which they asked to look at. I was fully compliant and they thanked me for stopping, personally I thought it was odd that this was being done at midday in a friday, as opposed to in the peak time in the evening when you'd catch the main bulk of riders. It seems they're solely targeting overpowered converted E-Bikes as I saw another guy who got stopped as well, so it'll be interesting to see if this same thing happens elsewhere but Ladbroke grove is quite far west, so that surprised me a bit in terms of the area they're looking at, as it isn't awash with delivery riders in the exact spot they picked, let alone in Grove in general. It does seem like they have been given a remit in regards to what to look for but even within that they only know half of what they're looking for and even the half they know, they're still way behind the actual law, but that could be just the officers I got. A brief interaction (only lasted a couple of minutes) but a somewhat odd one which does show they're attacking a problem they're not necessarily equipped for, which will make the bike bench stuff they're using in the Netherlands (that I vlogged about for L E-Bikes) even more interesting going forward, as they could use that speedometer tool to confiscate a fair few bikes of those who may not know the laws or any of the loopholes submitted by /u/Late-Management7279 to r/ebikes [link] [comments]

I know there's a lot of people on the fence about buying e-bikes so just wanted to share my own story. About a year ago, I got my standard road bike converted into an e-bike for commuting to work. I live in an area with limited public transport and my work is an hour's walk away, I am embarrassed to say that the main reason for converting my bike was because I live up a long, arduous hill which is steep in places and I didn't believe I was capable of cycling up it without an e-bike. The first few months were great. I had heaps of pedal assist and even a throttle (the bike was basically a freaking moped). But there were also problems. The conversion kit added 15kg+ to the bike, making it ridiculously heavy. This meant that I couldn't use the bike without pedal assist, because the thing weighed a tonne and was super slow. So I was using the battery all the time, even when I didn't need it. As a result, I didn't see any improvement in my fitness at all. I'm not saying this is the same for all e-bike users but for me personally, I just wasn't getting any fitter which, along with saving time on my commute, was one of the main reasons I wanted to bike to work. Also for some reason, the e-bike, the power and speed that it gave me actually made my commute more stressful. I'm ashamed to admit it, it made me unreasonably aggressive and competitive around other cyclists. Interestingly, I have noticed this behaviour in a few other e-bike users on my commute too. Again, I'm not saying all e-bike users are aggressive and rude, but there are certainly plenty out there speeding in shared pedestrian zones and essentially abusing the extra power their e-bikes give them. The kit also wore out all the components on my bike as it simply wasn't designed for my bike. The chain, cassette etc all needed replacing within a year. The local bike shop who fitted the kit also made a hash of it and I was constantly having issues with gear shifting, the speedometer stopped working etc etc. But I guess the main reason was that I simply missed cycling. I would go for bike rides on weekends and wish I had a lightweight bike I could take for a workout which I no longer had. On nice days, I just wanted a relaxing pedal to work but with the e-bike I just didn't have this option. So last weekend I sold it. And a week has gone by and strangely I don't miss it. With the proceeds, I have bought a new road bike which is arriving next week! In the mean time, I have been commuting to work on a mountain bike which although is slow, is far more chilled out. And you know the best bit? I can get up that damn hill on it (just!). TL:DR I sold my e-bike because I missed cycling for fun. I think e-bikes are great for commuting but they just aren't for me. submitted by /u/suzowins to r/bikecommuting [link] [comments]