Just saw these comments about the Swytch conversion and have to say that I love mine. 88 years old and not a bike mechanic, I installed the first version during the pandemic on my Electra Townie. It went on easily and without a hitch and I’ve been riding it happily ever since. No problems whatsoever. Just saying… Neil Shadle

@nicc2366

9 ай бұрын

Same, works great!

@OlegShpungin-wg2lo

8 ай бұрын

@@nicc2366 what are we talkin about I don't understand what

I did my trike with BBS02 Bafang about 6 years ago & still going strong. I have 52 v battery pack and 48 v pack as back up. I can do over 80 miles when both are charged up to max power. The first 5 years I used for commute to work for total of 13.6 miles both ways. That is for 5 times week and sometimes for longer rides back to the house for fun. I am in my 60's now and still ride it to work on no rain or snow days. Oh, above freezing tempter days. If you want cheep trike buy the parts build your own trike. Happy Riding. Last year in August of 2022 I rode in HHH bike ride for 50 miles. I'll see you there.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Great! You shared your experience. This is valuable. Thanks.

I will definitely be buying one of those. The mid range motors are the best that I saw. Thanks for the awesome video fr

@bike-zone

8 ай бұрын

Enjoy it

What a recommendation from KZread!👏🏻Such a nice review! Thank you!😊💙💛

@bike-zone

9 ай бұрын

Welcome!!

I have got the add-e next from Austria, below and behind the bottom bracket, works like the livall, the detachable battery looks somewhat like a bottle. Wonderful for everyday cycling, just adds 50-600 Watts to your cycling. Three different sizes of power packs. Your tyres have to be quite sleek. You will manage every ascent, but full power for half an hour will empty the midsize power pack. All commuting will be possible. Efficient and surprisingly unobtrusive, most people wouldn‘t even notice it. System weight 2,1 kg. Age 57, living in a somewhat mountainous region, I enjoy cycling again, using the additional support when needed. It enables cycling any road, mostly sweating because I love the exercise, but always pedaling at a nice cadence. Not cheap around 1500 Euro, but I can keep my beloved everyday cycle fully equipped at about 16 kilograms. Good, eh? Many settings possible. You can even set the Sport Edition to 45 km/hour, illegal though without insurance-Plate. Greetings from Germany!

@bike-zone

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing with us.

Nice video, thanks :)

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Thanks for the info.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great video. We have something special as well. Similar to this vehicles! Enjoy your rides! 😁😁

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I had an Abbott and Costello moment with the first one. "It's the Lightest!""I KNOW, but what's the name?" "The Lightest Ebike Kit.". I know it's the lightest, but what's the name?"

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

This is the name.

@MrUpchukov

Жыл бұрын

@@bike-zone What is the name?

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@MrUpchukov "Lightest Ebike Kit"

I like the idea of the PikaBoost, but the link does not bring up the item.

I own 2 ebikes. The conversion kits featured in this video range from dumb to OK. But the PikaBoost is especially useless and a total waste of money.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@minernooberz68

Жыл бұрын

Why the hate on the pikaboost? It seems like an amazing innovation, interested in your thoughts please share

@mrmarkymoomoo489

Жыл бұрын

Not everyone can shell out that much cash for full fledged e bike especially when they have a regular bike anyway. Obviously they can’t be as good as a full blown e bike but even the worst conversion kit is still an improvement over just kinetic energy and just make it easier overall

@dwarfbard

Жыл бұрын

​@@minernooberz68 the fact that it blocks the usage of mudguards is reasoning enough imho.

@cliffchan6966

Жыл бұрын

I design and fabricate friction drives for the last ten years. To prevent friction gears from slippage, the contact surface materials used for both the drive and driven gears have to be perfectly matched to prevent slippage as well as wear and tear. Unless PikaBoost provides the matching friction gear for each individual tire type (e.g. treads type and hardness), slippage is unavoidable. I have tried mounting a friction drive on my road bike before. It slips in wet condition and adds extra wear to the treads of the tire if the pair is not matched.

So w so which one is the best of the Eagan versions I want to make sure I can handle my weight I want to get through one of these I want to make sure it has power and speed in a lot of things but I don't want you know I just want a good conversion because I want to make my bike extra-special here in Seattle

Cool!

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Great!

I would just add that most people, including myself, seem to be waiting an awful long time for their Swtych deliveries. I ordered mine in April 2022, still no delivery or sign of one in Jan 2023, I can see that some who ordered in May 2022 just received something i Jan 2023. So some hope. But logistics, customer service and support from Swtych is not so much lacking, more non-existent, something to consider when looking at ordering.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

This is bad for Swtych!

@12knots

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your info on this system,scratch them off my list. Too bad, looks like a good set up but if there’s such a hassle with customer service I’ll look elsewhere.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@12knots Yeah. If they can't provide proper CS, someone else will do it with another product.

I first had something like this in the 1980s. it was called a hill booster.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Didn't know that. Is there any photo or anything that we can see?

What in your opinion as from someone who has tested 5 different types IS the one you would reccomend 1st. Thanks M .Madell.

@bike-zone

2 ай бұрын

Which one? can you just clear your query?

I like the pikaboost, that's something i would definitely buy if it comes out

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! This can be a game changer for an ebike conversion kit.

@danterodillo8085

Жыл бұрын

Pikaboost where can I order

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@danterodillo8085 from here: www.livall-pikaboost.com/pikaboost/index.html

@fidelcatsro6948

Жыл бұрын

i love that simpleness too! i should install it on my motorcycle in case it breaks down!

@cornovii3012

Жыл бұрын

Do you know how rough this is going to be running on something like a mountain bike type tread. No thanks 🤣

The one thing I don't like here In Australia is the pedal assistance rule. And 25 kph Max speed, it's ridiculous. When my skateboard and scooter do 40 kph on their own. I can give my skateboard a boost by pumping like I do with my standard longboard. But having to pedal all the time , no way.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

awesome! I would love to do this so bad but my problem is I am only 4"11 so I need to convert a tiny kids bike (prefer a bmx-) but all the converters I have seen use such big tires. Is there a solution? thx ; )

@feifeishuishui

8 ай бұрын

My kids are about your height and they ride bikes with 22" wheels just fine. The kits in the discussion usually have wheels from 20-29" so I believe you should have no problem.

where you buy this kit in canada .pless info .tx

We are the manufacturer for High end E-Bikes in China.💪💪

@bike-zone

8 ай бұрын

Great!

@sonysir1

2 ай бұрын

Great man I hope india too in future

Which is the best conversion kit?

Someone needs to make One when you pedal and it's cut off it will charge itself instead of you plugging it in The wall. Have one with solar panels where you can leave it in the sun and it will charge.

For a shortlist of best ebike kits the only one that has serious credibility, a proven track record and supurb performance is the Bafang BBS02. The pikaboost looks like it belongs in the Bin which is likely it's main destination.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@michelefelici9675

Жыл бұрын

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@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@michelefelici9675 Grazie per la condivisione.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@michelefelici9675 Grazie per la condivisione.

Amstrong

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Who/what is that?

the pikaboost is the same approach as the rubbee which seems to be made in Lithuania and has undergone development over a number of years. It is sold through the UK. Anybody out there tried one ? I took a long look at the rubbee and was wondering about noise level coming from rubber on tire. Cost 8 months ago was around $800 USD.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@tomthomas9910

Жыл бұрын

Dayamm" 800$ lol get a 1500 watt hub motor for half that" & still have $ even if you had to pay a shop to install it , and still go to subway for lunch

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@tomthomas9910 Yeah! You made a great point.

A corporation using the term "naive" to describe potential customers is a huge Red flag.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information.

People need to realize that the Whole point of Green Energy is to be GOOD for the environment. A NORMAL boke that you operate with your FEET is already the BEST option for your health and the environment. Adding a device to a thing with not device does NOT reduce pollution, it creates it. All the parts of the device were minded and assembled. Just peddle your bike with your feet. Or better yet, walk.

@WeChallenge

9 ай бұрын

Some people don't have the ability to ride a manually powered bike, but can enjoy riding with an electric assist. Where they would be left sitting out otherwise, it gives them an ability to do what otherwise would be impossible. I for one wish I were a teenager with unlimited energy that I had way back then, but sadly the strength stamina and energy fade over the years. Also the whole going green e fad is a myth of sorts, ever consider where the electric comes from to operate the electric item also th3 energy spent to build the items and infrastructure that cause fossil fuels to become a thing of the past, use said fuels to create what will eventually replace said carbon negative items, where any savings on emissions become negligible and in the end coal, gas and oil create most of the electricity produced, so to go green is only having someone else emit carbon into the atmosphere, rather than put it there by ones self, but it makes some feel better by not being the actual polluter.

@sasamichan

9 ай бұрын

@@WeChallenge Maybe, but the people I see use them are kids and teens who are verry able bodied. Bottum line electric batteries are NOT green energy they take minerals to build they take hours to charge. If you want to go green, go by foot or by bus or train also Bikes are no good for farm owners.

@tomy4453

8 ай бұрын

Small mind - ebike make long distant bike ride easier, reducing the likelihood of ICE automobile dependency. If you want to truly go green, why are you using the internet and using electricity? Do you not know those electronics required materials that are mined and electricity likely are produced from fossil fuels? Hm...........

@Floatup

4 ай бұрын

​@@sasamichanThe going green thing is fake. It doesn't matter if a 100,000 people ditch their cars and choose walking as their maim form on transportation. Unless these major corporations/ business start complying with these environmental laws and governments start enforcing them then the entire "going green" movement wouldn't change a thing

Hi.Does anybody knows if there are power banks for e bikes? So you can charge bikes batteries like mobile phones?

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

There are no power banks but you might look for some compact power stations.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@CalmoOmlac You made a great point.

@pacifice-bike5617

Жыл бұрын

why not just add an extra battery as a power bank would need to be larger than your battery

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@pacifice-bike5617 point!

@davidwood4241

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's called your legs

PIKA BOST....la vecchia idea della bicicletta col MOSQUITO e del VELO'SOLEX

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information.

I ordered a Pikaboost 11 months ago... Still waiting for it...

@bike-zone

4 ай бұрын

Have you get it?

@bobdiprete1228

4 ай бұрын

@@bike-zone no. Not yet

Swytch 😂😂😂🤣🤣 They make it look like just attach the square pad and turn into electric bike... Another hilarious thing is to Call them, they will deliver the battery to you anywhere using their gas vehicles😬

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

You made a point!

No need gear. We can use belt

@bike-zone

6 ай бұрын

Great alternative!

Will any of these work on fatbikes?

@bike-zone

9 ай бұрын

Sorry! They will not work on fatbikes.

Okay range on a single charge????

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

For which one?

Baed on the reviews & thoughts from other comentators I will pass. On top of that, hardly a cheap conversion.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

You must tell price range by each kits first!!

@bike-zone

6 ай бұрын

Noted!

Why conversation kit cost more than an actual good electric bike? 1st kit with all good specs cost like €2,000 and you're the one getting dirty for many hours while you can buy a nice already well built electric bike for that that was made locally.

. ..😇👍👍

Pikaboost is for people who don't have mechanical understanding or common sense. It looks cute and easy to install but it won't work well.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Pick a boost doesn’t exist! Can’t find it nowhere and your link doesn’t work!

Mid drive units kinda suck I had a bafang they work great but when the unit craps out after 5 yrs and you have no way to fix it unless your electrical engineer then its problematic and they are a lot of work to install not impossible I did it but if the battery or something goes wrong just do your self a favor and keep all your all parts and cranks

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It will be helpful for everyone!

@davidswift1644

Жыл бұрын

5 years for a motor costing 3-400 quid... if you were using regularly that's not bad going mate .

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@davidswift1644 you made a good point!

@tomthomas9910

Жыл бұрын

Leaning towards a hi watt rear hub motor bafang is better quality than most" And are more compatible with about any bicycle frame depending on the rim width, I've only seen mid drives on small European threaded bottom bracket, would one fit a american full size bottom bracket" ??? Or be limited to the donor bike used

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@tomthomas9910 It really would depend. But fit should fit a american full size bottom bracket.

Link for the first kit

@bike-zone

3 ай бұрын

fave.co/43xVa17

How much are they?

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

You might check the link in the description.

None of these links work!

Paradox kinetics is the only good one

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

They're all too expensive for me, I'd rather screw a $50 chain saw onto it 🙂

@bike-zone

25 күн бұрын

Good idea!

kolbi I prefer the Pikabost

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@ShepherdsChapelonYT

Жыл бұрын

@@bike-zone your link doesn't show the peekaboost can you give us a link?

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@ShepherdsChapelonYT you might want to check this link if the link in the description doesn't work. geni.us/Livall-Pikaboost

With these prices you can just buy a Gotrax Flex or SwagTron SwagCycle Pro for less than the cheapest offering in this video lmao!!!!!

@bike-zone

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions.

Turkish system byqee ????

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

May we know what exactly are you looking for?

@kahramankeseli5601

Жыл бұрын

@@bike-zone byqee, a Turkish-made system that converts the bicycle to electric

@kahramankeseli5601

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/lq6XvNeQYpusnrA.html

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@kahramankeseli5601 wow this should be nice!

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

@@kahramankeseli5601 thank you for showing it to us. How can we purchase this? On Amazon?

Motors that are rubbing on tyre are not practical the drag will soon flatten battery wear out tyre

@bike-zone

9 ай бұрын

Informative.

bafang nowdays are illegal

@bike-zone

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info.

Lol ending it on a broken bike

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment.

Why are the Americans obsessed with the word super

These get stollen all the time.

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Right.

This video is pure mess and missinformation! Even mentioning Swytch its proves this top of whatever is just bullsh&*^$ And speaking excited about battery Volts and Watts.. they mean little if the battery is just 5AH or whatever , as that info wasnt mentioned even once!

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Noted!

Cycling should be easy and effortless. I've never heard something so false

None come with a UL tag, do they ? Chinese crap that will burn your house down while you sleep.

all for lazy middleclasses i ride upto 100 killometres a week 7 days a week no e bike just my legs im no wimp what annoyes me is the bike shop made me wait 6 weeks but someone who got money to spend on a e bike comes first i hardly see other cyclist

@bike-zone

Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thank you for sharing!

@Cammi_Rosalie

Жыл бұрын

Hey, Good for you that you can do that. But bear in mind that not all who wish to own an e-bike are lazy. Did you forget to consider those with physical limitations? It's not just down to "wimps" tough guys. I, for example, have asthma, iron deficiency, a heart condition and an Achilles tendon that got chopped by a falling power tool. I used to be a very avid rider. Many miles a day, riding for fun, relaxation and errands. My free time was spent on my bike. My bike was my ticket to the world. My freedom. 100km a week.. or 62 miles? that was little numbers for me. From the time I learned to ride, up until after high school, I rode as much as I could. I participated in every bike event, St. Jude Bike-a-thon, meet, etc that I could possibly attend. That is, until my body told me to quit doing it about 15 years ago. Where I live there are hills as well. That alone puts me off of a bike, and into my van. Now, thanks to e-bikes and conversion kits, I have a chance to get back on the saddle and enjoy the trails and the sights not seen from my big van. That, and while I'm certainly no environmentalist or tree hugger type, I am sick to death of paying 3+ dollars a gallon for gas when I could just hop on a bike and even get some exercise by using a lower pedal-assist setting while preferably NOT dying or ending up in crippling pain in the process. Plus it would help reduce my own impact by not having to drive everywhere. I believe that a large number of ebike users / potential users are in a similar spot as I am. I'm not old, Just got dealt a bad hand in the physicality department. I figured that a cyclist would be happy to see more people getting on bikes and out of their cars, to be honest. Speaking of annoying, since you brought it up: What annoys me are cyclists who ride on the roads, pay no registration, insurance or inspections. They have no licenses to operate their vehicles. They regularly disobey traffic laws of the road they are on. Splitting lanes, running red lights, riding in the lane far, far below the prevailing speed of traffic. Then they think that their butts, wagging in the air and covered in spandex 5 sizes too tight are harder than the fully registered and road legal, truck air-horns blaring, roughly 3.5 tons of chrome and steel in a customized 1990 Dodge conversion van coming at them at 60 mph, (That's 1,142,166 joules, right up the pooper, by the way) and they still refuse to move aside! Y'all have a deathwish or what? I 'm not accusing you of that, but there are a LOT, if not the majority of cyclists that I have seen who do that. When I rode, I respected the road or street if I was on one. I got the hell over, well into the shoulder and let the cars pass. And would do so again if I had an ebike. We just need some mutual respect. Respect those who pay to use the road, by moving over. Respect the bikes who use the road out of necessity, by giving some room (but stay in your lane) Respect those who need an ebike, and respect those who don't. Just ride your thing and do your thing. Let others do theirs.

@jasperedwards2713

Жыл бұрын

Would you be happy if people walking pay road tax too

@zacurrya9485

Жыл бұрын

Don't even need to be middle class, I got a swytch kit and a full bike for £250, great purchase and much faster than any road bike I've tried.

No, ebikes are not more fun.

@bike-zone

7 ай бұрын

Though there are a lots of issues, ebikes are fun to ride.

@hobocat33

Ай бұрын

Cry harder…and find some friends.

@repo4

Ай бұрын

@@hobocat33 I have friends. We're just finishing lunch on our ride in Mallorca. Riding proper bikes of course.