However, even thebest budget electric bikesstart at around $1,000, which is a sizable chunk of dough.
Plus, if you alreadyhavea great bike, you probably wont want to buy a brand new one.
Enter the CLIP e-bike conversion kit.
The installation is extremely straightforward and easy to master, which makes it perfect for daily use.
Considering this rig is $500, I expected a lot better.
Find out the full story in this CLIP e-bike conversion kit review.
DISCLAIMER: We suspect this specimen’s boost blast button may have been faulty.
We are waiting on a replacement CLIP and will update this review accordingly.
Its 450 from CLIP U.K., but is only available for a 50 reservation right now.
CLIP is unavailable from third-party retailers.
CLIP review: Installation
Installing the CLIP is really easy, and one of its best features.
As you might have guessed from the name, the kit is simply a clip-on design.
To remove, you simply pull out the attachment handle again and lift the CLIP off your wheel.
This remote contains the boost button and the regenerative braking button more on that in the Performance section.
As someone who wouldnt describe herself as particularly handy, this setup and removal was incredibly easy.
I tested the CLIP on a rental city bike with a concave frame.
CLIP review: Performance
I was super excited to get started riding the CLIP.
The CLIP helped me summit (no hyperbole there its a killer) the hill in under a minute.
However, the red boost button did little to combat my exertion.
I used the regenerative braking button when going down hill.
To use this, you hold down the rectangular-shaped clear button under the big red boost button while braking.
If youd like to convert your existing bike, wed recommend the 378WhSwytch Go++ conversion kit for $475.
And if youre blasting the boost button, that range drops considerably lower.
The battery is 96Wh and the Explorer models is 192Wh.
Comparatively, the $349 Swytch Go has an 187Wh battery, which lasts for around 25 miles.
CLIP review: Verdict
I wanted to like the CLIP e-bike conversion.
I found that CLIP lasted me for 1 12 commutes, so I couldnt get back home on it.
If you live in a wet climate like me, I cant recommend this product.
The CLIP is best suited for a dry, flat city, and a sub-4 mile commute.
