{"title":"Electric Bike Conversion Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eElectric bike conversion kits that turn your existing bike into an e-bike. Add removable electric assistance for commuting, hills and longer rides — no permanent modification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"collection-intro electric-bike-conversion-kits\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric assistance doesn’t have to mean a new bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Our riders value simplicity, reliability, and adventure. Skarper’s neat, removable drive keeps a Sonder feeling like a Sonder, while adding the confidence to go further. It is a natural fit for how our community rides.” - \u003cstrong\u003eNeil Sutton, Product Manager, Sonder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectric Bike Conversion Kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur electric bike conversion kits are for riders who already love what they ride — and just want a bit of help, when it makes sense. Hills, headwinds, loaded commutes, longer days. Add assistance when you need it, remove it when you don’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike full e-bikes, these systems let you keep your bike’s fit, handling and character. No permanent changes. No redundant bikes in the shed. Just practical electric help that fits around real riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re easing the daily commute, stretching your range, or making one bike work harder across more rides, electric conversion is about \u003cstrong\u003echoice, flexibility and restraint\u003c\/strong\u003e — not replacing the joy of pedalling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric, when you want it. Analogue, when you don’t.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-responsive videoWrapper embed-responsive-16by9\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6xkpdChdWaQ?\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"skarper-kit","title":"Skarper Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElectric, When You Want It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost e-bikes come with strings attached: a new bike, extra weight, and a permanent switch in how you ride. Skarper takes a different approach. It’s a clip-on electric drive that turns your bike into an e-bike — and back again — in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the bike you love. Add assistance for the hill home, the headwind, the loaded commute, or the day your legs just aren’t feeling heroic. Then take it off and ride analog again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Skarper Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear-wheel drive traction\u003c\/strong\u003e — power goes to the wheel with the most weight and grip, giving calmer, more predictable assistance in wet and greasy UK conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClip-on, clip-off\u003c\/strong\u003e — electric help when you choose it, not a permanent conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne drive, multiple bikes\u003c\/strong\u003e — fit extra mounts and move the same unit between bikes in seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple charging\u003c\/strong\u003e — unclip at your destination, take it inside and recharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRear-Wheel Drive: Confidence Where It Counts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkarper drives the rear wheel — and that matters. The rear wheel naturally carries more of your weight, which means more traction. In wet weather, on greasy climbs or pulling away at junctions, power delivery stays predictable and steering stays calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a simple principle: put the power where the grip already is, and the ride feels composed rather than twitchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne Unit, Your Whole Bike Rack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you own more than one bike, Skarper really comes into its own. Buy one drive unit and fit additional mounts to your other bikes. Ride all your bikes analogue most of the time — then add electric assistance to whichever one you’re riding today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of owning multiple e-bikes, you get one electric system that serves your whole fleet. Electrification becomes a choice, not a commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Far Will It Go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRange is the question everyone asks — and the honest answer is: it depends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkarper is designed for useful, repeatable assistance rather than all-day touring. Most riders use help selectively — on climbs, into headwinds or when energy dips — and ride unassisted the rest of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed this way, a single charge comfortably supports short to medium rides, commutes and mixed journeys. And because the unit unclips in seconds, you can ride to work, take it inside to recharge, and leave your bike locked up as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo hunting for outdoor sockets. No hauling a heavy battery around when you don’t need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works, Simply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkarper mounts at the rear dropout and drives the bike via the disc brake rotor. There’s no complex installation, no permanent wiring loom and no modification to your frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it off and your bike is exactly what it was before. No drag. No dead weight. Just the bike you know and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Impact Thinking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne electric drive serving multiple bikes means fewer batteries, fewer motors and less redundancy. 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