How to turn a bicycle into an electric bicycle Journalist Artem Krasnov switched to bicycles at the height of the gasoline crisis and decided not to return to the wheel for now. To continue the experiment in the winter, he installed an electric motor on his bicycle. We'll tell you why, how much it costs and whether it's worth it. idea. I didn't want to buy a heavy bike, like a messenger (under 70 kg). I decided to make my bike a hybrid: with a motor and pedals. The latter will be useful to warm up. price. A kit with a battery, a 350 W wheel motor, a controller, a throttle grip and a charger costs 30 thousand rubles. installation. Krasnov managed on his own within two hours. All you need are instructions, although they are not very useful. how is it going The average speed in the city is 14–18 km/h, the maximum speed is 32–34 km/h. The road from Sbarak to the center takes 30 minutes - only 10 minutes more than by car. The battery reserve is enough for 30-35 km. Disadvantages. It is difficult to choose clothes so as not to freeze or sweat. The battery has to be removed and charged, the bike has become heavier and pedaling uphill is more difficult. Rain and snow are not great friends either. For winter trips you still need studded tires and extra lights.

How to turn a bicycle into an electric bicycle Journalist Artem Krasnov switched to bicycles at the height of the gasoline crisis and decided not to return to the wheel for now. To continue the experiment in the winter, he installed an electric motor on his bicycle. We'll tell you why, how much it costs and whether it's worth it. idea. I didn't want to buy a heavy bike, like a messenger (under 70 kg). I decided to make my bike a hybrid: with a motor and pedals. The latter will be useful to warm up. price. A kit with a battery, a 350 W wheel motor, a controller, a throttle grip and a charger costs 30 thousand rubles. installation. Krasnov managed on his own within two hours. All you need are instructions, although they are not very useful. how is it going The average speed in the city is 14–18 km/h, the maximum speed is 32–34 km/h. The road from Sbarak to the center takes 30 minutes - only 10 minutes more than by car. The battery reserve is enough for 30-35 km. Disadvantages. It is difficult to choose clothes so as not to freeze or sweat. The battery has to be removed and charged, the bike has become heavier and pedaling uphill is more difficult. Rain and snow are not great friends either. For winter trips you still need studded tires and extra lights.