You may not need a new bike. You may just need to electrify the one you already own.
E-bike conversions for bicycles you already own, with profesional installation available and local technical support in Cape Town.
When you message us, please send:• A clear photo of the whole bicycle
• Your wheel size
• What you want the electric assistance for
You may not need a new bike.
Keep riding the bike you know and likeGet electric assistance from a bicycle you already own, with less effort when you need it.
Find out if your bike is suitableCheck the bicycle first so you don't waste money on a kit that isn't right for it.
Get help with the technical sideProfessional installation is available, with local technical support in Cape Town.
Is your bike suitable for conversion?
Your bicycle is worth assessing if:
It's in reasonable mechanical condition.
You want to keep riding this particular bicycle.
You know, or can determine, your wheel size.
The wheels and brakes are in good working condition.
You have a clear idea of what you want electric assistance to help you with.
If several of these are a no, don't buy a kit yet. Get the bicycle assessed first.
What we need to know
1. Wheel sizeDon't guess. Check the marking on the tyre.2. A full photo of the bicycleTake a clear side-on photo showing the whole bike.3. Front and rear wheel photosThese help show the existing wheel and bicycle configuration.4. Brake and drivetrain photosClear close-ups help identify important parts of the bicycle.5. What you want the bike to doFor example:
• Easier climbing
• Less effort while commuting
• Getting back into cycling
• Longer or more comfortable rides
• Everyday transport
The more we know about the bicycle and how you want to use it, the easier it is to determine whether conversion makes sense.
Don't buy the kit first.
It is tempting to find a motor and battery combination that looks good, buy it, and worry about the bicycle afterwards.We recommend doing the opposite.Start with the bicycle.
Check:• Wheel size
• Bicycle configuration
• Brakes
• General condition
• Intended use
• Available conversion configurations
A conversion kit isn't automatically suitable just because it is technically available.
Convert your bike or buy a complete e-bike?
Conversion may make sense if:• You already own a bicycle you like.
• The bicycle is a suitable candidate.
• You want to keep the bicycle you already know.
• You want to add electric assistance rather than replace the whole bike.
A complete e-bike may make more sense if:• You don't already have a suitable bicycle.
• Your current bicycle isn't a good candidate.
• You specifically want a purpose-built e-bike.
The point isn't to force a conversion.It's to find out which option makes sense for you.
What happens next?
1. Send us photos of your bicycleSend a clear photo of the whole bicycle and tell us the wheel size.
2. Tell us what you wantTell us what you want the electric assistance to help you with.
3. We'll assess the informationWe'll let you know whether the bicycle looks suitable for conversion.
4. Discuss the setup and quoteIf it makes sense, we'll discuss the appropriate conversion setup and provide a quote.
Professional installation is available, with local technical support in Cape Town.
Ready to check your bike?
You don't need to understand motors, controllers or wiring before contacting us.Start with the bicycle you already own.
Send us:• A clear photo of the whole bicycle
• Your wheel size
• What you want the electric assistance for
We'll tell you whether it's worth looking at a conversion.
If your bicycle isn't a good candidate, we'll tell you.
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IRON BADGERCape Town E-Bike ConversionsConversion kits + professional installation available + local technical support