Getting Started

Getting Started

Ebike Parts Explained

Here we give a brief summary of the key components that make up an ebike conversion and the role that they play. Some things like motors and batteries are probably familiar to everyone, while motor controllers, PAS sensors, etc. are less familiar but important to know about.

Why Hub Motors

Learn why we chose to keep our focus primarily on hub motor drive systems over mid-drive conversions.

Kits Vs Turnkey

A conversion kit is definitely not for everyone, and with a staggering number of factory ebikes now on the market people might wonder why bother to retrofit a non-electric bike. Well it turns out there are still plenty of great reasons why a conversion can be a best option for you, and we review some of the main benefits here.

Bike Compatibility

This section goes over most of the things you would want to check to see what hub motors options would be compatible with a given bicycle frame. While we have hub motor options that will work with virtually any bike frame you throw at us, some knowledge is required to figure out what those options are.

CUSMA and Tariff Info

Detailed info for US customers about potential for tariffs and which goods qualify under the CUSMA free trade agreement