The price of this conversion kit from Boost is 645 pounds (about Rs 65,800). However, if you choose to have it installed on your bicycle by the company’s cycling technician, you’ll have to shell out an extra £50. You can also install it by yourself through the manual provided by the company. Company’s e-bike conversion kit official website Can be purchased through At present, the company has not given any clarity regarding its arrival in other markets including India.
The Boost e-bike conversion kit comes with a battery pack and some mechanical components. The design of the battery pack is similar to that of a water bottle, which can fit into the frame. The battery houses a USB-A port, which is hidden under the dust cover. You can thus charge the bike or operate a USB-powered light while riding.
The kit has all the necessary gear mounted to a custom-built rear hub motor. The Boost E-Bike Conversion Kit fits onto the rear of the bicycle. After this, you just have to fit the battery pack into its case and your bicycle turns into an e-bike. Compared to the built-in e-bikes, you will feel the lack of a small display in this, which can show you the remaining battery, speed or other important information.
However, one compatible with the kit has been developed, through which the power assist can be set in eco or boost mode. At present, the company has not given information about its top speed and range. The app has a dashboard mode that helps you keep track of battery usage, speed and distance covered while riding. Even though the kit doesn’t come with a display, you can install the app on your phone and mount it on the handlebar of your bicycle to view riding information.