How to electrify your bike
July 2017| 21
Converting your bicycle into an eBike is easier
(and cheaper) than you think!
The low-down on electric bike conversions, from the experts
How to convert your bike in under 60 minutes
Given that the price tag on a good quality eBike is often
£2,000 or more, justifying the purchase can often be a
bit difficult, especially if you already have a good quality
bicycle.
That’s why many people are opting for an electric bike
conversion kit. For a fraction of the price of a high-
end eBike you can buy the equivalent high-end electric
components (motor + battery + control system) and fit
them to your existing bicycle.
If you’re able to change an inner tube,
then you’re capable of fitting a hub drive
ebike kit.
“But isn’t it difficult to do?” I hear you ask.
Well no actually, most modern eBike kits are incredibly
easy to fit. Fitting the motor takes around 20 minutes,
and is no more difficult than changing an inner tube. Just
remove the old wheel, replace it with the motor wheel,
and swap over the tyre and inner tube.
Fitting the battery takes about 10 minutes usually,
especially if you use a “downtube” battery that fits easily
to the screws normally used for a water bottle mount.
inally, you have to fit the controller, display and other
accessories. This usually takes around
minutes
because there are a few different wires and bits and
pieces, but it there is nothing difficult to do.
Of course, fitting a conversion kit is not everyone’s cup
of tea, that’s why the experts at Panda eBikes have
excellent video materials showing you exactly what to do
for every kit they offer.
Panda also offer an affordable conversion service
with one of their many local dealers who can do
a professional job of fitting the kits for you, more
information available on their website!
Panda eBikes are the technical experts when it comes to eBikes in the UK.
Whether you’re interested in a complete eBike, a conversion kit,
or a replacement controller system for an existing eBike, give them a call: 0115 888 2270
Alternatively check out their website:
www.pandaebikes.com or drop an email to: [email protected]