Thanks to the influx of a multitude of e-bike conversion kits, a vast majority of which are cheap and made in China, hundreds, if not thousands of old bicycles are being saved from the scrappers. Unsurprisingly, a brand new e-bike, even one that’s built to fit a budget, will still be out of the budget for a wide range of consumers. This is where e-bike conversions come in handy—transform your old bike into an e-bike for a fraction of the cost.
We’ve gone on and on about the numerous practical benefits of e-bikes here, as well as a good number of e-bike conversion kits that are perfect for those on a budget. A cool YouTube channel by the name of Drew Builds Stuff has highlighted the real-world benefits of an e-bike conversion. In Drew’s latest video, he decided to convert his mountain bike into an e-bike in order to better be able to haul around his bike camper. He shows the whole process, along with the materials he used in incredible detail. As for the camper, it’s a simple no frills camper, but even then, will certainly be a chore to tow along on an unassisted bike.
