British company Swytch Bike has built a solid reputation for its innovative conversion kits, which allow riders to easily ...

But, buying a brand-new e-bike isn't the only option. With a conversion kit and a little DIY magic, you can turn your existing peddler into a motorized workhorse. "The idea of retrofitting a kit to ...

No matter what type of electric bike you're thinking of buying, you should make sure to check out our recommendations for the ...

Lectric Ebikes has sent another salvo across the bow of the e-bike industry, this time further entrenching itself in ...

Retrofit e-bike kits are a increasingly popular, particularly for those on a tight budget. These kits allow a regular bicycle to be converted into an e-bike at a fraction of the cost of a fully ...

The Max+ setup adds a claimed 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) to the bike, 2.1 kg (4.6 lb) of which is the removable power pack. Those figures climb to 3.7 and 2.2 kg (8.2 and 4.9 lb) for the Max++. Both versions ...

Back in June 2022, we talked about the interesting Skarper e-bike conversion kit. The unique setup of the Skarper kit makes use of a two-in-one rotor that not only acts as the bike’s rear brake ...

Cafe racer ebikes are stylish and powerful, making them perfect for city streets, but can they handle the demands of ...

A fire broke out at Twinnell House in Bristol after an e-bike battery overheated Experts want tighter restrictions on kits used to convert pedal cycles into e-bikes due to a rising number of fires.

Now, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has revealed that almost 40% of e-bike fires are caused by conversion kits. BBC London takes a look at the issue. "At the moment it is still a bit of a wild west ...