Ebike vs Conversion kit

Electric bicycles are becoming more and more accessible and prices are slowly falling, but for some people, prices are still prohibitive. There are so many options on the market now that buying an electric bike can be a bit daunting. In this article, I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of buying electric bikes and retrofit kits.

Ebike conversion kit

The good news is that if you already own a good bike, you don't have to go out and spend a lot of money to buy a new electric bike.

Modifying a bike you already own is a good idea and can save you a lot of money, but there are some pros and cons to consider before you make a choice.

Advantage

•  If you already own a decent bicycle, you can keep it and use it.

•  The relative cost of buying a new electric bike is much cheaper.

• You can make an electric bike according to your own specifications, for example, if you plan to ride a long distance, you can install a more powerful remote battery.

• You can remove the conversion kit or replace it with a new bicycle at any time.

Disadvantage

• A certain degree of mechanical ability is required to modify the bicycle on its own.

• These kits usually have a lot of wiring, which can make your finished bike look a bit "DIY".

• Although most of the kits I have encountered are generally reliable, there may be problems with the battery, controller, pedal sensor, and other auxiliary components. The warranty on these kits is not always so good.

• If you buy a factory-manufactured brand electric bike, it will most likely come with a 2-year parts and labor warranty.

• You need to consider the additional cost of upgrading brakes and tires.

  
  

Ebike

Advantage

•  If you buy a well-known brand, you can guarantee that the after-sales service will be very good.

• Brand electric bicycles will be manufactured from scratch in the factory

• This bicycle looks very beautiful and neat. Many modern electric bicycles have integrated batteries and internal cable routing.

• The road is legal. You know that any electric bicycle manufactured by a major brand factory will be completely legal on the road.

• They are usually very reliable.

• The battery is usually made of high-quality lithium batteries from companies such as Panasonic or Samsung.

• Compared with modified bicycles, they look very discreet.

Disadvantage

• The initial purchase price can be very expensive.

• When the warranty finally expires, repairing any malfunctions can be very expensive.

• Not easy to upgrade-if you find that you need a longer range battery, sometimes this option is not available.

• If you have an accident and your bicycle is not insured. Replacement parts can be very expensive.

Conclusion

If money is not a problem, you don’t want to get your hands dirty, or are very concerned about the quality of ebike, then it is recommended to buy ebike,

If you are a DIY enthusiast, then maybe it is worth trying to build your own electric bike