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5 Best Electric Bike Conversion Kits
With electric bikes being in such high demand waiting lists can be long and prices can be high. Thankfully, there is another way: you can take your existing bike and convert it to an e-bike using an electric bike conversion kit. This can be more cost-effective than buying an e-bike outright and the best electric bike conversion kits can deliver similar results. There are two main types of electric bike conversion kit to consider and these are mid-motor or front/rear wheel fitted. The mid-motor conversion variant is fitted to the bottom bracket area right in the middle of the bike. The wheel hub fitted electric bike conversion kit operates from within the wheel hub location
5 Best Electric Bike Conversion Kits
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Mid motor versus hub motor
The mid-motor conversion variant is fitted to the bottom bracket area right in the middle of the bike. Basically, it sits inside the crank, (the arms to which you attach pedals) with the mechanical force being applied directly to the drive train. If you are looking for high-performance responsiveness that feels just like riding a pedal bike the mid-motor electric bike conversion kit is the way to go, particularly if you are tackling hills.
The wheel hub fitted electric bike conversion kit operates from within the wheel hub location and although it functions in quite a similar way to the mid-motor, the riding experience can be different for the rider. Hub motors are not as responsive as mid-motors and are probably more suited to city cyclists or light leisure cyclists who don’t require the highest levels of performance. A front hub motor is the most basic and cost-effective option if you are literally using the bike to hop from A to B in the city. You’ll get more responsiveness from a rear hub motor as it is more connected to the drive wheel but they can be a little more expensive to buy and service.