Getting Started

Ebike Parts Explained

Ebike parts explained: how the battery, motor, controller, display, throttle, and PAS sensors of an electric bike conversion work, and what to look for in each. A practical primer.

Why Hub Motors

Hub motor vs mid-drive: why we build hub motor kits for everyday commuting, plus where mid-drives like the Bafang BBSHD win (offroad and fatbike sand or snow).

Kits Vs Turnkey

Ebike conversion kit vs a turnkey e-bike — the trade-offs in cost, fit, power and repairability, and why converting your own bike often wins. Grin explains.

Will a hub motor fit your bike? Ebike conversion compatibility by frame type: dropout width and spacing, thru-axle vs slotted, freewheel vs cassette, and disc clearance. Covers mountain, road, folding, fat, tandem, and trike frames, and which Grin motors fit each.

Shipping

Grin ships ebike conversion kits and parts worldwide from our Vancouver shop, to the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and beyond. Shipping options and what to expect.

CUSMA and Tariff Info

Ordering ebike parts from Canada to the USA? What to expect for DHL brokerage fees and import duties, and which Grin products are CUSMA (USMCA) compliant. Updated as US tariff rules change.