Building your own electric bike (ebike) from scratch can be both rewarding and cost-effective. Instead of buying a prebuilt model, you have full control over the components, design, and performance.

The fire concerns come amid heightened scrutiny of e-bike battery safety. A Seattle Fire Dept. official offered insights on ...

Knowing what to look for is ideal—but having the right tools for the job is essential. While not all of the tasks listed here are essential for keeping your eBike running, they should all prove highly ...

Last Updated on December 29, 2025 by Kristina Electric bikes are not cheap. Because of that, many riders wonder if building a DIY e-bike is cheaper than buying one. At first glance, a conversion kit ...

A DIY electric bike has gone beyond its capabilities. A build from an Electrek reader Luke built an e-bike during the pandemic in hopes of replacing a family vehicle. He modified his Rad Power Ties ...

The Vanpowers City Vantrue ebike is simple, sleek and light weight. It's difficult to tell that it's an ebike at all. I typically don’t go in for long assembly projects when it comes to ebikes as I’ve ...

We’ve seen some pretty snazzy electric bicycle conversion kits lately, but this one might take the cake. Known as the “Unlimited eBike Kit”, it was developed over the last two years by the team of ...

Some people love cars. Often, those lovers of cars are also lovers of bicycles. Take engineer and craftsman by the name of HennyButabi on YouTube as the perfect example of someone who manages to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. E-bikes are essentially regular bicycles with electric motors that ...