How to Build Yourself

What’s inside an 18650 cell? And why ...

Jul 26, 201720 Comments

There has been a boom in ebike builders making their own battery packs out of the popular 18650-format cells (18mm diameter, 65mm long), and I

Build Report: Cannondale Hooligan with BB...

Jul 16, 2017No Comments

I am Eric and I am the editor of electricbike.com. For the last few years I have been fairly silent and have not contributed content

DIY 18650-cell battery-pack building KITS, ...

Jun 21, 201715 Comments

Recently, we have seen several kits for assembling a battery pack out of 18650 cells. Here are some examples, so you can see if that

Using cordless tool batteries for an ebike

May 11, 201736 Comments

If…the idea of using cordless tool batteries to power an ebike has ever crossed your mind? You are not alone. After some research, I found

Ferrofluid and Hubsinks for HOT Direct Driv...

Apr 02, 2017No Comments

Ferrofluid is an amazing substance if you own a large Direct Drive hubmotor. It does NOT benefit geared hubs or mid drives, but…if you like

How to Buy and Build a Carbon Fiber BBSHD F...

Mar 17, 20174 Comments

Untitled document by Patrick M. I always have liked a challenge. Two challenges in one? Even better. When I decided that I had to

Upgrading Brakes, is it Worth it? (*YES!)

Feb 27, 201713 Comments

Most factory cable-operated rim brakes are actually pretty decent. Even so, their performance can be improved by simply swapping to better pads. However…I am getting

Unusual Ebike Pack Mounting Solutions

Feb 15, 20177 Comments

Most people who decide that they want to buy a kit and assemble it onto an existing bicycle frame? They have to figure out two

Custom Build Gallery, Jeff Wolf’s Dyn...

Feb 14, 20174 Comments

Jeff Wolf has been building gasser bikes for quite a while, and his skills have produced some great examples. Now? He recently became interested in electric