The easiest way to have an eBike, this kit converts your bike into an electric one in 3 minutes and for 312 euros

Electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular among cyclists, even though sales are not at their best. However, as with cars, they are more expensive than conventional bikes, although costs are also decreasing and the range of available options is increasing.

If you are one of those who clings to your bike without electric assistance but are considering making the leap to this technology, don't worry, because you might be able to opt for a midway solution that allows you to achieve what you want without having to spend what a new eBike costs.

We are talking, of course, about a new invention that is on Kickstarter; that is, it is raising funds to reach the market, but this kit called Kamingo looks really good. And be careful, because behind its development is a group of former engineers from reputable brands like BYD or Huawei.

Kamingo, the kit to switch to an eBike

Kamingo is a ultra-lightweight modular system that allows you to convert any "normal" bike into an eBike. It is an all-in-one conversion kit that includes the motor, battery, and controller. The beauty of it is that its installation is very simple, and the kit is very practical, lightweight, and also very cheap.

In just three minutes, you can set up the initial configuration to fix the kit supports, without the need for professional tools or permanently modifying your bike's frame. Then, for the connections, it only takes 10 seconds.

The Kamingo kit is compatible with any type of bike with a standard rear triangle and a rear tire width of 39 mm or less, regardless of other elements like brakes. However, it does not allow the presence of fixed fenders or rear racks.

This is the Kamingo conversion kit for bikes, in video.

The system features adaptive technology that automatically regulates the contact pressure exerted by the motor, so that a nearly constant performance is achieved on any type of terrain.

On one hand, we have the friction drive motor that weighs just 900 grams, with a nominal power of 250 W, 750 W peak power, and a torque of up to 40 Nm. On the other hand, we have a bottle-shaped battery with a capacity of 266 Wh, which weighs only 1.4 kg and offers a range of up to 90 kilometers in the best case.

Finally, the kit includes its own handlebar controller, with a color display showing data such as speed, distance, and range, and with a dial included to switch between three driving modes.

"Standby", where the motor disengages and allows free pedaling; "Assistance", where the electric motor kicks in to assist pedaling; and "Cruise", which allows for fully electric propulsion.

The battery and the price of the Kamingo kit

The battery, by the way, features a regenerative braking system and can be fully charged in about 3 hours. It also has a built-in USB port that allows it to function as an external battery, so you can connect, for example, your mobile phone.

This can also be easily removed and has various safety systems: for example, if it detects that the bike tilts more than 45 degrees, the power supply is automatically cut off. It also has IP66 protection, so it is protected against external elements like water, dust, or mud.

As we mentioned, Kamingo is currently in a crowdfunding campaign, which also means you can purchase the kit for your bike at a special price. The current offer for the first units is 359 dollars, about 312 euros (excluding shipping), which means saving 222 euros.

The first deliveries are expected in December of this year. But to give you an idea, a standard bike that reaches 250 W of power and is basic can easily cost between 600 and 1,200 euros.

As a good Kickstarter, you will also have access to other types of offers, which include a pack with two kits, a bag for easy transport, extra batteries, adapters for bottles or mobiles, etc.

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