Voilamart 48V Rear Wheel e-bike conversion kit review - cheap and powerful; requires waterproofing

A low cost way of getting e-assistance on your current bike. Although the set up is straightforward, it does require additional waterproofing

Image shows Voilamart kit fitted to a bike
(Image credit: Leigh Emmerson)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

An unrefined kit with lots of welly. Some of the components are a bit cheap and cheerful and it’s not waterproof out of the box – but it's easy enough to fix this (we explain how) and the result is a great low-cost option if you already have a bike to convert.

Reasons to buy
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    Inexpensive

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    Lots of power

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    Quality replacement metal brake levers

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    Clear easy to use screen

Reasons to avoid
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    Unrefined power blending

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    Some components a bit cheap and plasticky

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    Need to remove pedal crank to fit pedal sensor

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    Not waterproof out of the box

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    Controller box to house on frame

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The Voilamart e-bike conversion kit is designed to be a low cost way to convert your existing push bike into a powered version. The kit works by replacing your rear wheel with one that contains a motor. 

Like the best e-bike conversion kits, this is aimed at cyclists who have some mechanical knowledge and want an e-bike for a bargain price.

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