Friction-drives have been around for more than 100 years. Today, we're seeing a new generation of modern friction-drives emerge that make it easy and affordable to convert your traditional bike into a ...

Upgrade your bike with our comprehensive guide to the best electric bike conversion kits and how to use them ...

The Pikaboost electric bike conversion kit is back, this time with an even lighter version. The new Pikeboost 2 ...

Electric bikes have increased in popularity dramatically over the past few years, and while you can easily buy one from a reputable bicycle manufacturer, most of us around here might be inclined to at ...

If you want electric bike power without buying an all-new e-bike, you'll need to look into add-on electric drives like the Rubbee and Bike +. And you can add the new ConoDrive to the list. This system ...

Friction drives like the Rubbee provide a lighter, simpler option for transforming a regular bicycle into an e-bike. Velogical's all-new Velospeeder makes the friction drive even lighter. The compact ...

We’ve seen a lot of electric bike conversion kits over the years, but none are quite as interesting-looking as the Clip kit. And now the company isn’t just standing out on the street, it’s also ...

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