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Do you want an electric bike, but not a new bike? How about a conversion kit?

Swytch has a 25 mile conversion kit for $ 299. The electric bike will be limited to 15 mph for the EU or 20 mph for the US 25 miles is roughly the distance the bike will travel on a single charge. The Swytch conversion kit will work on any style of bike: mountain bike, road bike, beach cruiser, or any other type of bike. The conversion kit contains the following: 250W motor wheel in ANY size. Swytch 25-mile power pack, quick connect handlebar mount, 36V 180Wh lithium-ion battery, pedal sensor, two brake sensors, and a charger. Swytch also offers a thumb or rotary throttle for an additional $ 15. Swytch also offers a 50-mile kit for $ 350. Swytch estimates that the time to install the conversion kit on your bike is 2 to 5 minutes. The kit can also be removed from your bike to convert it from an electric bike to a regular bike. Estimated delivery is currently April 2018. Swytch is designed, manufactured and shipped from the UK.

EAZY Bike is another electric bike conversion kit manufacturer from Sweden. The EAZY bike also travels up to 20 mph (15 mph EU). The current special offer is $ 159 for the EU kit and $ 169 for the US kit.The kit contains a 250W or 350W motor (depending on the EU or US version), One 36V 216Wh battery and charger. The conversion kit allows you to use the pedal assist or use the pedal assist. When pedaling, the motor will activate to assist or propel the bike forward. Stop pedaling and the engine dies. The total weight added to the bike is 4.5 pounds or just under 2 kg.

Dillenger is another company that offers electric bike kits. These kits are made and shipped from the USA Kits range from $ 629 to $ 2299 in price. Dillenger offers kits for on-road, off-road and mid-drive use. They also offer a high voltage conversion kit, but it is not suitable for most bikes. The street legal kit contains the following: 36V 470Wh Li-ion battery, 250W or 350W motor (depending on country), LCD handlebar controller, 1 motorized rim, charger, pin cable accelerator, pedal assist sensor, brake sensor and brake sensor cable. Total weight is 17 pounds (9.9 pounds without battery, 7.1 pounds of battery weight).

There are other electric bike kits out there. The above are the three most popular, today, on the market. The EAZY bike has the most simplified installation with the fewest parts. However, EAZY bike is a very new company and cannot be installed on all types of bikes. Swytch is also a new company. Swytch advertises that their conversion kit can be mounted on ANY bike. However, Swytch has a long lead time to ship the product.

Dillenger is a more established company that can ship faster. However, Dillenger conversion kits are more complicated and expensive. Once the Dillenger kit is installed on your bike, it is not that easy to remove and get back on your normal bike. Any of the three can be a good option. Make sure to see what your priorities are when installing an electric bike kit. If you want to be able to switch between an electric bike and a regular bike, the Swytch or EAZY bike kits may be your best option. They are also the most affordable options.

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