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Converting regular bike to fat tire

by William Pearl•25 days ago

Looking for advice on converting regular bike to fat tire. Anyone have experience with this?

Sources

[1] Electric Bike Review [2] Consumer Reports [3] PeopleForBikes [4] Electrek

Best Fat Tire eBike Conversion Kits

Best Power

Bafang BBSHD 1000W Kit

$599

★★★★★(5/5)

Motor: 1000W mid-drive

Battery: Sold separately

Range: Varies

Weight: 10 lbs

Pros:

1000W power
Mid-drive
Reliable
Great torque

Cons:

Complex install
Battery separate

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Best Value

Voilamart 1500W Hub Kit

$349

★★★★★(4/5)

Motor: 1500W rear hub

Battery: Sold separately

Range: Varies

Weight: 15 lbs

Pros:

Affordable
Powerful
Easy install
Includes display

Cons:

Heavy motor
Battery separate

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Best Mid-Range

Bafang BBS02B 750W Kit

$449

★★★★★(5/5)

Motor: 750W mid-drive

Battery: Sold separately

Range: Varies

Weight: 8 lbs

Pros:

Mid-drive
Legal power
Reliable
Good torque

Cons:

Battery separate
Installation needed

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Easiest Install

Swytch Universal Kit

$499

★★★★★(4/5)

Motor: 250W front hub

Battery: 180Wh

Range: 30 miles

Weight: 6 lbs

Pros:

Easy install
Lightweight
Removable battery
Fits any bike

Cons:

Less power
Smaller range

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Model	Price	Rating	Specs	Pros & Cons	Action
Best Power Bafang BBSHD 1000W Kit	$599	★★★★★ (5/5)	Motor: 1000W mid-drive Battery: Sold separately Range: Varies Weight: 10 lbs	Pros: 1000W power Mid-drive Reliable Cons: Complex install Battery separate	Check Price
Best Value Voilamart 1500W Hub Kit	$349	★★★★★ (4/5)	Motor: 1500W rear hub Battery: Sold separately Range: Varies Weight: 15 lbs	Pros: Affordable Powerful Easy install Cons: Heavy motor Battery separate	Check Price
Best Mid-Range Bafang BBS02B 750W Kit	$449	★★★★★ (5/5)	Motor: 750W mid-drive Battery: Sold separately Range: Varies Weight: 8 lbs	Pros: Mid-drive Legal power Reliable Cons: Battery separate Installation needed	Check Price
Easiest Install Swytch Universal Kit	$499	★★★★★ (4/5)	Motor: 250W front hub Battery: 180Wh Range: 30 miles Weight: 6 lbs	Pros: Easy install Lightweight Removable battery Cons: Less power Smaller range	Check Price

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