Electric Bike Kits & Batteries. Best Conversion Kits | E-BikeKit™

Electric Bike Technologies: Why Building in America Matters

Jason Kraft highlights why Electric Bike Technologies builds their electric bikes and trikes in America and what that means for the company and it’s four brands.

EBikeKit Conversion Kits Will Turn Any Regular Bicycle Into A Pedal-Assist Ride

Not quite ready to invest in an electric bicycle? Transform your beloved bicycle into a speedy e-bike easily with our top-rated conversion kits.

The Easiest Way To Own An Electric Bike? Convert Your Old One.

Owning an ebike or etrike doesn’t have to be as complicated or pricey as you might think.The E-BikeKit™ electric bike kit includes everything you need. From the USA hand-built wheel and LCD Dashboard, to the small parts, the E-BikeKit is the world’s most complete electric bike kit. 

Become An E-BikeKit Dealer

    While new, reliable data on the size of the domestic e-bike conversion market is scant, retailers and suppliers say sales are booming. So many consumers are looking to cut costs by opting out of purchasing brand a new electric bike and going for conversion kits instead. So why become an E-Bike Kit Dealer? Here are some key benefits: Dealer Level Pricing Branded Dropshipping  Fast shipping Full Product Liability Coverage Dealer Map Inclusion/Referrals…

4 Reasons Why You Should Convert Your Standard Trike to Electric

On the fence about electrifying your trike? Contemplate no more! Here are a few (good) reasons to forgo a brand new electric trike and jump on the conversion kit trend!

Converting Your Recumbent with an E-BikeKit

Due to the extra weight and design, recumbent trikes (and bikes) are an excellent choice for electric conversion. If you have been thinking about adding E-assist to your recumbent, you’ve come to the right place! Learn why E-BikeKit offers the best conversion kits for all bikes an trikes.

Should You Buy an E-Bike or a Conversion Kit?

To convert or not to convert your bike, that is the question. While many people find it easiest and most convenient to simply buy a new electric bike, others might find it more appealing to convert their existing bicycles to electric by adding a motor and battery. Ultimately, whether you convert your conventional bicycle or buy a complete electric bike depends on your unique needs, interests, and expectations.

9 Reasons to Convert Your Traditional Bike to an E-Bike

The wonderful world of e-bikes! They’re awesome, they’re eco-friendly, they’re oh-so helpful—but there’s so much more to them. In this blog we dive into 9 solid reasons you should convert your bike to an e-bike.

Electric Bike Conversion Kits: Front vs Rear Hub Motors

If you are shopping around for a new electric vehicle, you may be looking to compare a front-wheel electric bike vs a rear-wheel model. The best e-bikes, after all, are typically designed in one of these two ways. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between front-wheel bikes and rear-wheel bikes.

Why You Should Electrify Your Bike or Trike

We’re living in the future! In all aspects, technology has improved our lives, whether that be through breakthrough medicines, renewable energy or new sporting ideas to keep us active (and living) longer… one of these changes is an electric bike. You may have already seen one of these zipping through your streets. The question is, is it worth all the hype, especially for our fellow cyclists?  Here are some great…

The Popularity Of Electric Conversion Bike Systems

E-bikes are growing in popularity, and it’s not hard to see why – after all, who wouldn’t want some free speed to take the sting out of any ride? They’re so much more to them, too. Let’s take a look at why so many bikers are converting their bikes and trikes.
 

The Most Bicycle Routes in the U.S.

Those seeking new adventures are looking to explore their hometown, cities, and state and vacation with their electric trikes. There are now over 17,000 miles of bicycle routes in the U.S.

Safely Riding Your Electric Bike/Trike on the Roads

More and more people are outside exercising, socializing, and exploring their neighborhoods, trails, and parks. With this increase, you need to learn bicycle safety and the rules of the road.

As Seen On, The Today Show – Liberty Trike!

Nine-year-old Maggie Monnin and her 8-year-old sister Charlie have spinal muscular atrophy, a neurodegenerative disease that can be fatal. But their smiles are a lot brighter thanks to a surprise gift from Jason Kraft, who makes motorized tricycles that are typically for senior citizens. Dylan Dreyer reports for TODAY’s series The Upside.

The TODAY Show!

Watch the TODAY Show, this Monday, February 15th as Electric Bike Technologies will be featured on the show. The EBT founder, Jason Kraft drives from Philly to Ohio where he meets the Monnin family with a BIG surprise!

Federal Tax Incentives May Be Next For E-Bikes

The E-BIKE Act creates a consumer tax credit that will cover 30% of the cost of the e-bike, up to a $1,500 credit. It only applies to new e-bikes that cost less than $8,000 and is fully refundable, allowing lower-income workers to claim the credit.

Wanted: Americans with Basic Mechanical Skills

Electric Bike Technologies, cannot find workers to supply growing demand at his manufacturing center in Bristol Township.

Changing the Lives of Kids with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

“When Allison came back from her first ride on her own, she said to me, ‘I’ve never really seen our own neighborhood before’. And I’m thinking, ‘Oh my God, you’re free’.”

It’s Giving Tuesday with Fox 29 News

Today is Giving Tuesday with Fox 29 and Jason Kraft of Electric Bike Technologies.

Pandemic Spurs Demand for E-Bikes

Electric Bike Technologies, in Bucks County have been trying to keep up with demand during the pandemic. Their big seller is DIY e-Bike kits.

The Lightfoot Duo Gets an E-BikeKit

“I’m so happy, that I found you guys!” Leo told us at the shop, and everyone at E-BikeKit is more than happy that we were able to help out Leo and his family.

The ONE Podcast With Greg Gutfeld

Electric Bike Technologies, Inc., CEO, Jason Kraft was on The ONE Podcast with Greg Gutfeld, talking about e-bikes and a new project. Jason spoke about how Electric Bike Technologies is donating 10 Liberty Trikes to children with a rare neuromuscular disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).   SMA is a genetic disorder that starts in the central nervous system and affects all the muscles in the body. Due to the degenerative nature…

The Simplicity of the E-BikeKit

The Pedal Assist Sensor (PAS) has been so helpful with her recovery because Shirley can adjust how much assistance she needs when pedaling.

Something BIG is Happening! ⚡🚲

Be the first to find out by subscribing today. We will send you an email right before we open! Ready. Set. Ride.
#electricbiketech #getinspired #ebt #ebike #ebikes #electricbike #bike #bicycle #somethingBIGishappening #ReadySetRide
https://www.electricbikestore.com

All about PAS Sensors

There are many new standards for bicycle cranksets. If you’re unsure about your pedal-assist setup, read-on!

Caring for Your Electric Bike or Trike this Winter

As the weather begins to drop and the snow starts to fall, it is increasingly important to know how to properly care for your electric bike and its Lithium-ion battery. It may be possible for some people to ride their bikes during the winter months, while others must pack them away until the warmer weather returns. Whether you plan to ride in the cold and snow or if you decide to…

E-BikeKit Converts a Sun Seeker Fat-Tad Recumbent Trike

The Electric Fat-Tad Recumbent Trike is built regularly for customers of www.ElectricTrike.com by Electric Bike Technologies in Croydon, PA. If you have a Sunseeker Fat Tad and wish to convert it on your own, the following may help. If you would like to purchase the kit and add-ons used in this conversion, you can now purchase a kit special for your Fat-Tad from us online here, or by calling us at 866.882.3245 Monday – Friday, 9…

Converting a Catrike Expedition With an E-BikeKit™

Catrike Expedition converted with a 26″ Performance E-BikeKit This Catrike Expedition was a custom conversion done at Electric Bike Technologies in Croydon, PA. If you have a Catrike Expedition and wish to convert it on your own, the following may help. If you would like to purchase the kit and add-ons used in this conversion, you can now purchase a kit special for your Catrike from us online here, or by…

All About Tim Sway and UpTriCycle

This Saturday, Oct. 7, Tim Sway will showcase his “UpTriCycle” at the Greater Hartford Mini Maker Faire. Sway calls the UpTricycle an “off grid, electric, solar charging mobile maker space and carrier for upcycling makers.” He uses minimal tools and footprints in his creation for unlimited potential. On his YouTube page, Sway made a comparison video between a gas-powered trike and an electric trike. He purchased a gas-powered trike first,…

Electric Bike Conversion Kits at Burning Man

For those who may be unfamiliar, Burning Man is an annual gathering in the Black Rock Desert of Black Rock City, Nevada. The event, which began in 1986, spans from the last Sunday in August to the first Monday in September. There are no corporate sponsorships, advertisements, or entertainment at the event. Individual participation is what’s key to making the event special and memorable. Although the participants are given a…

The Inspiring and Creative E-BikeKit Owner’s Group

The new Electric Bike Kit Owners group on Facebook has taken off within the first week of its creation. Around 400 people have joined the online group with new members being added every day. E-bike riders are sharing the various ways that they have converted their bikes using the E-BikeKit Complete Electric Bike Conversion System. Each one of the electric bike conversions is more unique than the next. Some e-bike…

What’s the difference Between a $200 Kit and Our Kits?

MOTOR: We have a blog post showing some motor differences, click here to read it. Cabling is probably the #1 issue when something goes wrong. Good connectors, good cables, and good assembly (bike shop!) are crucial Strain reliefs on all cable joints! Where you have a junction box or a connector, the stress is concentrated over a small area near this stiff spot on the cable. This can cause small…

Electric Bike Batteries Explained

Written by Gaston Daigle. Gaston is an admin and key contributor at the popular Endless Sphere Technology Forum Batteries and battery packs, the lifeblood of your electric bicycle Plug and play?… not always that easy and certainly not very simple for most of us.. or is it? A good Lithium battery pack can cost as much, and often even more than the rest of your electric bike kit. Picking the right…

Custom Wheels – Sun Bikes Fat Tad

We Can Build It.   Built by hand in Pennsylvania, mostly by Harry and Alec. Custom Wheelbuilding Some people don’t know that we build every one of our wheels here by hand in Pennsylvania. This lets us control each step of the process, ensuring that the spokes are uniform, straight, and undamaged, allowing us to apply spoke-prep to the spokes, oil to the nipple seats, and inspect the rims before…

Electric Bike Parts, What Fits My Older Electric Bike?

Hardly a day goes by without a call that goes about like this; “I have a (whatever) electric bike that I used to ride 6 years ago. Now I need a new battery, or some other part”. Too often the vendor it was bought from is long gone, and often enough, the entire brand is history.

It’s What’s Inside (your motor) that Counts

It’s what’s inside your motor that sets it apart from the rest. Quality parts and assembly We’ve written here before about how to choose a motor, the different types of motors, the performance differences between motors, etc. But today I want to show you what makes our motors different from other hub motors. Today, harry is replacing the axle on a customer’s direct-drive motor. The bike was crashed and the…

BattleBot Uses Electric Bike Technologies Hub Motors!

BattleBots legend Christian Carlberg and his company C2 Robotics are using Electric Bike Technologies direct drive hub motors to power ‘OverDrive’, their latest BattleBot on ABC!

Electric Cargo Bikes – A Nice Way to Get Around!

Forward-thinking parents are giving up thier SUVs and opting for electric cargo bikes for getting the family around. Cargo bikes are seeing a resurgence in popularity with the rise of electric conversion systems that convert these awesome people movers into family toting electric vehicles. One year ago the Wall Street Journal ran a full page article in their weekend edition entitled The New Station Wagon. Since then the trend for…

The Greatest Generation – Seniors lead the way to E-Bikes

Older Americans, especially those 65+ are the real drivers of electric bike adoption in the United States. Betty and Grady Smith of Beaumont Texas may not know it but they are the driving demographic for electric bicycles and  tricycles. Both in thier eighties, the couple enjoys riding thier Worksman electric side-by-side tricycle around town. As a business offering electric bike and trike conversion systems since 2008, we’ve gotten to know…

Dad Builds E-Stroller for Special Needs Daughter

A letter from Casey Evans to Electric Bike Technologies, makers of the E-BikeKit™ electric bike conversion kit system. This one of kind adaptive electric stroller was designed by students from California State University-Sacramento using two 500w direct-drive hub motors controlled by a single E-BikeKit system. Thank you for enabling me to take my daughter hiking! My name is Casey Evans and my daughter, Montel, was born with a very rare…

The Ultimate Guide to E-BikeKit Hub Motors

This article first appeared in Electric Bike Report in June of 2013. Since then, we’ve made some changes to our motor selection – our Direct-Drive motors are now all High-Torque 6×9 wound, so they run slower (approximately 15mph at 36v or 20mph at 48v), and our Geared Motors have been replaced by a 500w version, (approximately 20mph at 36v or 28mph at 48v). The Direct-Drive is now our Heavy-Duty motor and the…

How to Program the (2017) E-BikeKit Display?

In response to customer questions about the display, we posted a video detailing the basic setup of the LCD during installation of the kit. You will need to adjust the settings for the motor type, wheel size, and battery voltage in order to match your specific kit.

How to convert a TerraTrike recumbent tricycle to electric

TerraTrikes make great electric recumbent trikes. Here are a few how to tips for converting the Rover and Rambler models, specifically with internally geared hubs. The TerraTrike Rover and the rambler models both are offered with internally geared hubs. It is possible to convert the trike to external gearing, but you will probably want the help of a bike shop that is familiar with recumbents. For a good bike shop,…

Electric Bike Motor Introduction

In the geared motor, a small and lightweight motor spins very fast inside. The electric bike motor then uses a planetary reduction gear inside the motor to reduce the rpm to the correct speed for a bike wheel. Electric Bike Motor An electric bike motor on an electric bike can be any kind of electric motor. There have been some very creative home brew e bikes that used any motor…

Electric Bikes Are Now Legal on Pennsylvania Roadways!

Electric Bikes Are Now Legal on Pennsylvania Roadways! Breaking News… According to the Bicycle Access Council of PA in their November 2014 News and Digest, Electric-Assist bicycles are now legal on Pennsylvania roadways as part of Act 154. “Electric-Assist bicycles are now legal on Pennsylvania roadways as part of Act 154. In a convoluted way since first introduced in 2010, a last minute amendment was introduced by Representative Kevin Schreiber (D-95) with…

E-BikeKit™ Hub Motors

There are two main types of motor to suit different riding styles. The durable, “heavy duty” Direct-Drive motor, and the lightweight, efficient and fast “performance” geared motor. Electric Bike Motors, hub motors in particular, and electric bike batteries are what make electric bicycles go. Using a hand throttle you control the flow of electric current from the battery to the brushless motor. With an intelligent 20 Amp controller regulating the…

Shell Eco-Marathon 2015 – E-BikeKit™ Wins 4 Years In a Row!

Shell Eco-Marathon Americas Competition 2015 1st and 2nd Place Winners Both Used an Electric Bike Technologies Hub Motor! The Mater Dei Supermileage 3 Team of Mater Dei High School, in Evansville, Ind., took the top spot in the Battery-Electric Prototype category. The team built a vehicle using an electric bike motor from Electric Bike Technologies USA and won the electric plug in class at the 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas. They…

E-BikeKit Has Moved to a New Location

This past July 1st we moved our location to Croydon, PA and doubled our space. Additionally we’re looking to hire at least 2 additional employees! This is all to support our expanding conversion kit business and to support some new business we have planned starting in September (more to come on that soon).
 

GM uses E-BikeKit hub motors at the Pan American Games!

Adam Boesel, inventor of the UpCycle Ecocharger, is using Electric Bike Tech hub motors and working with GM and Chevrolet to build bicycle generators featured at the 2015 Pan Amercian Games!   Adam Boesel is using Electric Bike Technologies hub motors on bicycles that generate electricity! Now General Motors has taken his idea to the 2015 Pan American Games and is using them to show people how PLAY can literally…