If you’re looking to power up your commute, investing in one of the best electric bikes could be a great way to do that. However, even the best budget electric bikes start at around $1,000, which is a sizable chunk of dough. Plus, if you already have a great bike, you probably won’t want to buy a brand new one.
Enter the CLIP e-bike conversion kit. This is a $499 clip-on friction drive attachment, designed to be easily attached and removed for navigating urban commutes. The installation is extremely straightforward and easy to master, which makes it perfect for daily use. However, the range tops out at just 6 miles, which worked out to 1 ½ commutes for me. To add salt to the proverbial wound, the CLIP isn’t waterproof, which doesn’t bode well for me given I live in the U.K.
