This is a presentation we delivered at the 2019 BC bike show in order to provide a basic primer on electric bicycle conversion kits, and how to select among the myriad of options what would be appropriate motor/battery choices for a given application.

It's a long talk so here are some quick links to different sections
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*Why convert a bike over turnkey ebikes?    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...  

*The 4 broad categories of retrofit kits:    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...  
Small Geared Hub Motors:    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...  
Large Geared Hub Motors:    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...  
Direct Drive Hub Motors:    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...  
Middrive Motors:    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...  

*Front vs Rear Hub Motors:    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...  

*Caution wiht Motor Power Ratings:    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...  

*Examples of Bike Conversions:    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...  

*Common Ebike Myths:    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...  

*Understanding Battery Options:    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...  

*Additional Notes about Lithium Batteries:    • Justin's Introduction to Ebike Conver...