If that works for you and you also like the idea of doing some pedalling, then the very best is a mid-mounted motor paired with a torque sensor. The electric bike conversion kit market is quite dynamic, with brands entering and exiting it regularly. All the options listed below are from established brands though, and we’ve checked the continued availability of these electric bike conversion kits as of April 2024 and updated this guide accordingly. Even though this electric bike offers 24 speeds (and thus has grip shifters on the left and right handle bars) the cockpit is relatively clean.
Customise your Swytch Bike from our range of extras and add-ons. Price seemed reasonable for the value you received, had an order issue and they took care of it promptly. Packed inside the 2kg GO Power Pack is a lithium-ion battery, and a brushless DC motor controller. Just click the 2-part magnet disc onto your pedals, and stick the sensor to the frame to detect when you are pedalling. No owners manual so this video has helped a lot with the battery removal trick etc (since my only other experience is a Raleigh retro eglide).
Upgrading to a larger capacity battery will allow you cover greater distances and/or ride for a longer period before needing to recharge. Without knobby tires, the Marshall isn’t going too far into mud or snow, but it is great for easier trails and dirt roads. My testing has been done on gravel roads and wet, muddy trails at around 5° C with a bit of snow on the ground. A small, easy to use console is on the left side of the handlebar. It’s got 3 buttons, up down and a power/enter button in the middle. The battery fits inside the bottom tube of the bike which gives it a sleek look.
With pedal assist and throttle, you can go farther, faster, and have more fun doing it. I’m sure that keeping it in low pedal assist will still net riders the claimed maximum of 35 miles that Schwinn promises. I’m not about to pedal around in the lightest pedal assist setting all day, especially since this isn’t a high power e-bike to begin with. So if you’re using liberal throttle, keep in mongoose excursion mind that you’re going to wind up with limited range. Just for comparison’s sake, the top riders in the Tour de France average an overall speed of 25 mph through more than 2,000 miles of grueling hill climbs, breathtaking downhill descents, time trials, and flat racing.
Considering the relatively low price point aftermarket lights are something that could be added easily later on. The motor driving this bike offers 180 watts nominal power and up to 250 watts peak. It’s a planetary geared design by Protanium and it offers good torque while keeping weight down. The motor is quiet during operation and blends in with the rest of the bike.
Press and hold the + button for 3 seconds to turn on just the headlight. Use the included charging cable to connect the battery to a standard household outlet. It’s easy to see the affordable quality when you see a Schwinn. Putting mongoose excursion the Marshall together takes about 30 minutes and isn’t difficult. It might take you a bit longer if you aren’t familiar with ebikes.
If a conversion kit is too tough to install, it will cost you more as you seek the help of a professional. Therefore, with our testing, we also spend time fitting the kit to the bike in the first place, judging how long it takes and how intuitive it is. Some bike shops or workshops may refuse to install a conversion kit to a bike they consider unfit for purpose or potentially unsafe. If you plan to have your local shop fit a kit it may be worth consulting with them on the job first to make sure they are happy to do it for you. In general, a kit which includes a replacement wheel is likely to be faster to install than one that sits in your bottom bracket, as removing your old wheel and fitting a new one is relatively straightforward. It’s then a question of bolting the battery to your frame and cabling the two up, along with any extra control units and sensors included in the kit.