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4 Tools You’ll Need for Your E-bike Conversion Project

4 Tools You’ll Need for Your E-bike Conversion Project

If you aren’t well-versed in bike maintenance, the idea of taking apart your bike or adding new parts might seem like a daunting task. Using an e-bike conversion kit takes a lot of the guesswork out of it, but you still might not know if you have everything you need. Thankfully, installing an e-bike conversion kit doesn’t require any extremely complicated tools. You’ll only need some basic supplies to get you started. Here are the most important tools you’ll need for your e-bike conversion project.

A Set of Different Wrenches

Converting your bike into an e-bike will require a little bit of elbow grease, but as long as you have the right set of wrenches, you won’t have any problems. You’ll need a few different wrenches for specific parts of your bike. The one you’ll use the most often is an Allen wrench, otherwise known as a hex key. Make sure you have the right sizes to fit your specific bike’s bolts. You’ll likely also need a spanner, monkey wrench, or socket wrench depending on the kit you choose and your bike’s construction.

Screwdriver

You won’t be able to use a wrench on everything you need to loosen or tighten when you install your conversion kit. You may find smaller parts of your bike have normal screws, and you’ll have to use a screwdriver to remove them. Depending on your bike’s construction, you may need a flat head screwdriver, a Phillips-Head’s screwdriver, or both in order to finish everything.

Chain Tool

If you plan on installing a mid-drive motor kit where the battery sits in the center of your bike’s frame, one tool you’ll need for your e-bike conversion is a bike chain tool. This makes taking off your bike’s chain much easier and also helps you reattach it once you’re finished installing the kit. Make sure to pick one of these up, especially if you see yourself doing more bike maintenance in the future. They can be very helpful for other repairs.

Zip Ties

E-bike conversion kits come with a decent number of cords that need to connect in specific ways in order for the motor to run. The last thing you want is to have a loose cord or wire flapping in the wind as you ride. While they’re not traditional tools compared to the others on this list, zip ties can help you out a lot by keeping electrical cords secured and out of the way of moving parts.

For complete e-bike kits that you can easily install yourself, E-bike Essentials has everything you need. With just a few simple tools, you can give your bike the jumpstart it needs to get you moving.

by Ebike Essentials