Electric bike kit or factory e-bike model?
When it comes to e-bikes, you have two main choices to consider: convert a standard bicycle with an electric bike kit -or- purchase a factory built e-bike model. Here are the pros and cons of both options so you can decide which one is right for you: Electric Bike Kits Electric bike kits are great for “do-it-yourselfers” and provide enormous flexibility over factory built e-bike models. One big advantage is that you can choose almost any bicycle you like (with steel forks), which is great if you have a specific preference or you’re too large or heavy for a standard e-bike model. Since factory models are often limited in speed and power by Federal regulations, conversion kits give you the option to go faster with higher power and torque – great for bigger riders, steep hills and inclines. On the downside, you’ll be required to do some work and basic mechanical ability is required. Plus, it will be virtually impossible to get the “nice, clean look” of a factory built e-bike since many of