The idea seems sound enough: instead of buying an ebike, why not just take your regular bike and add the bits you need to make it electric? You get the benefits of an ebike, your regular bike gets a ...

Getting your hands on a solid e-bike these days seems to be just a dream for most of us. But times are changing, and recently, we've gotten word of a new trinket hitting the market once that doesn't ...

Bikee has announced that it has commenced mass production of the Lightest e-bike kit. The lightweight electric motor conversion kit weighs about 4kg and will be available in several versions. The ...

The Swytch e-bike conversion kit with a 250W geared hub motor has been released. The new e-bike conversion kit has a simple design and is highly affordable. It also has a robust outlook and is ...

Welcome to SHIFT Basics, a collection of tips, explainers, guides, and advice to keep you up to speed with mobility tech. One of the most important choices you need to make when buying an ebike is ...

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 e-bike motor is integral to the frame and cannot be easily swapped like other components, so here's everything you need to know before you buy your next electric bike When you purchase through ...

Though pedal-assisted bikes are proving a popular choice among commuters, some riders may prefer to add pedal assist to a regular bike when it's needed and doing without when it's not. That's where ...

Winter hits differently around the world, and for some of us, me included, the start of the cold season also means our bikes are put aside. It's freezing outside, we don't want to risk slipping on the ...

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 ...

Skarper, a British start-up, has launched a revolutionary e-bike conversion kit that powers your bike with a specially engineered disc brake rotor. Because changing out a wheel, wires, batteries, and ...

Although it's not a household name like Bosch or Shimano, Bafang is a big maker of e-bike drive systems, which are installed on a wide range of e-bikes from different brands. Alongside its OEM ...