Electric Conversion Kits for Bicycle
| Ridekick PT | Ebike | Conversion Kits | |
| Cost | $799 | $500 – $8500 | $500-$2000 |
| Ease Of Installation | 20 Minutes
After installation, the Ridekick PT comes on and off your bike in seconds. |
Pre-assembled | 1 hr++
Install the motor wheel, battery, throttle, and wiring. 1 hour + any special brackets etc |
| How’s the ride? | Just like your regular bike!
The weight is in the trailer. Patented hitch design makes it smooth and simple. |
The affordable ones are heavy, and the most expensive are awesome.
(Pay more for lighter materials and sleeker design.) |
Your bike with extra weight. |
| Maintenance | Easy
Maintain your bike.
SLA and LiFePO4 batteries are the more robust and longest lasting. |
Moderate
Bicycle maintenance depends on the e-bike components. Electric components reliability vary by supplier. New compact and light batteries may have shorter life spans. |
Moderate
Maintain your bike with extra care. Conversions can cause extra strain on the frame, fork, tires and spokes. Select your battery option with care. |
| Flexibility – switching power assist to other bikes. | Wow
Simply unhitch the Ridekick PT in seconds and your bike is back to its classic pedal-powered self. Hitch it to another bike in seconds. |
Impossible
You may remove the battery if you want to pedal a lighter bike. |
Generally Permanent
Plan on 1-2 hours to put on another bike. |
| Cargo Capacity | 75 lbs (34 kg)
What can you carry in 42 liters of weather-tight space? Beer anyone? |
Backpack or panniers.
The extra weight is on your bike, unless you pull a trailer! |
Backpack or panniers.
Add even more weight on your regular wheels. |
| Throttle styles | Simple throttle.Press a little and go slowly, press more to go faster.
1. Turn on
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Throttle or PAS
There are varying options on ebikes. Some are throttle control only, some are designed for only providing power as you pedal, and others give you a choice. |
Throttle or PAS
Varying options, but usually limited to throttles that can install on your handlebars. |
| Serviceability | Easy
Built-in diagnostics in the controller make problem-solving as easy as a look at the display.
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Moderate
E-bikes generally require in-store service to solve electronics problems. |
Moderate |
