Skarper has introduced an innovative electric bike conversion kit using a disc-brake rotor for powering pedal-operated bicycles. The company claims that the new kit can transform any disc-brake bike ...

We’ve seen plenty of electric bicycle conversion kits around these parts, but rarely is there one that strays as far from the pack as the Skarper. This novel e-bike kit sports a unique look and claims ...

The best electric bike conversion kits offer a potentially more affordable route to electric biking. While electric bikes can be expensive, if you already have a suitable bike, an electric bike ...

We’ve talked about a number of e-bike conversion kits recently, and it’s clear to see why these kits are a sensible gateway drug into the wonderful world of e-bikes, especially for those not yet ...

Specialized’s SCS (Short Chainstay System) disc brake-equipped bikes, like their popular Crux cyclocross line-up and Diverge gravel bikes, require special wheels for their unique spacing and cassette ...

If you’re a Hackaday reader, it’s a good bet you could figure out how to convert your bike to use an electric motor. But you might have more important things to do, so a start up company, Skarper, ...

In April 2022, Swytch Technology announced a new conversion kit that will turn almost any bike into an electric bike with a ‘pocket-sized’ battery that powers a hub-based 250W motor. Swytch first ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Electric bikes are great, they remove much of the effort from ...

A disc brake rotor is a component that mounts to the hub of a bicycle wheel and provides the braking surface in a disc brake system. Disc brake rotors come in a wide variety of sizes to suit different ...