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 ...

Just like the original Swytch kit (now replaced by the Air model), the ... When the bicycle is being used in ebike form, all of the parts are left in place to work together. The motor then ...

DIY e-bikes are often easy to spot. If they’re not built out of something insane like an old washing machine motor, the more subtle kits that are generally used still stand out when compared to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...