Choosing between buying a new electric bike or converting your current bike with an electric bike kit like Zipforce involves considerations of economy, environment, and convenience. Here, we'll go through the differences – and why Zipforce is often the smartest choice.
What's the cost of an electric bike compared to Zipforce?
A traditional electric bike usually costs between 15,000 and 40,000 Swedish kronor. Zipforce costs from around 5995 kronor. Right there, you can save thousands. With Zipforce, you also get the option to use the same motor on several different bikes – perfect for families or for those who have multiple bikes for different environments.
Zipforce is flexible, safe, and climate-smart
- Flexibility: With a regular electric bike, you are tied to one bike. Zipforce allows you to move the motor between different bikes thanks to smart extra mounts and wireless sensors.
- Theft risk: Electric bikes are attractive to thieves. Zipforce is portable – you can easily take the motor with you after your bike ride.
- Climate footprint: A newly manufactured electric bike has a large climate footprint. Zipforce has only 6.5–7.09 grams of CO2e per kilometer.
- Portability: Zipforce weighs only 2–2.9 kg, compared to a regular electric bike at about 20–25 kg. You can easily carry it in a bag.
If you already have a bike you like, want to save money, and at the same time make a more environmentally friendly choice – then Zipforce is the best option. It's not just an affordable solution, but also flexible, safe, and easy to use. Zipforce is perfect for those who already have a bike they like and want a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and flexible solution.