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...