ReCycleBikes

05/17/2026

C*C Photon torque sensing mid-drive. This Santa Cruz Highball was a great platform, it’s so light! With a 52v20Ab battery, this entire build weighed in at around 40lbs! It’s going to make for an excellent trail bike.

05/07/2026

A closer look at this Devinvi road bike with the Photon Gen 2, Intuition Display and a 52V20Ah battery.

C*C Photons are available on our website. Link in bio. Want help electrifying your bike? Contact us today!

04/30/2026

04/02/2026

First fat bike build! This got the Bafang BBSHD 1000w motor. The 120mm motor fit but required a few spacers to correct the Q factor. I ended up adding a Lekkie chainring as well to correct the chainline. Overall quite happy with this one, it’s so clean!

01/23/2026

I’m really digging the colour of this bike. This Brodie got the kit which makes for an excellent commuter. Low maintenance front geared hub motor that is light and discreet and with power to handle most hills in Vancouver.

Installed:
- Bafang G311 geared hub motor
- Grin Baserunner motor controller hidden inside the battery
- 36V14Ah battery capable of 30-50km of range
- 600C colour display
- Cadence sensor and throttle

If you want to convert your own bike or need help. Message us or visit our website. Links in bio. We sell and install ebike conversion kits.

12/31/2025

This is my first recumbent bike conversion and first install! A classic EZ Racer Goldrush paired with the new C*C Photon Gen 2, the Inuition Display and a 52V15Ah custom battery made by .

The torque sensor on this motor is just amazing. I enjoy riding the Bafang BBS02 but it does not compare to the natural ride feel of this motor. The C*C is a bit louder compared to the Bafang. But I think the ability to customize is through C*C’s mobile app and the build quality of the motor makes up for all that.

C*C Photon Gen 2s are for sale on my website. If you are interested in other C*C motors let me know! Links in bio.

10/22/2025

Upgrades anybody? Along with the 500w BBS02 mid-drive we put on the Lekkie 42T offset chainring, Lekkie one-nut, Box Components 8 speed ebike specific group set and a custom 3D printed cable cover to hide the excess cables.

The BBS02 is a fantastic motor out of the box, but if you want the absolute best build then these upgrades are well worth it.

The chainring corrects the chain line which is a common issue with the stock chainring. The stock ring lines up the chain towards the upper end of your cassette which makes shifting into the lower gears very strenuous for the chain.

The Lekkie one-nut is a great addition for 68 - 73mm bottom brwcket applications. It's cleaner and offers a more secure locking mechanism.

makes this ebike specific group set. It's meant to work with a mid-drive system with its 8 speeds, 12T small cog (instead of 11) and the single shift shifter.

As always, the battery anchor. The bottle cage holes were not straight on this bike! So we used the universal battery anchor from Grin with hose clamps to mount the battery. Bet you didn't notice the hose clamps until I pointed them out!

Lastly the 3D printed cable cover. I've been experimenting with different cable management solutions lately. This one has been my favourite. It makes use of the unused space in the frame triangle. Making the entire build very clean.

You can check out all these products on our website. Link in bio.

10/08/2025

Regenerative braking, what is it and how does it work? On a direct drive hub motor, it uses the motor itself to slow you down, turning that braking force into power sent back to the battery. The result is smooth, consistent braking that feels controlled and reliable every time. It’s one of those underrated features most new e-bikes don’t have, but you can get it through a conversion.

The direct drive hub motor used here is the All-Axle, a very quiet motor with one of the best power-to-weight ratios on the market. It’s also designed and manufactured right here in Canada 🇨🇦.

10/03/2025

I recently switched my commuter over to the Box Three Prime 9™ Groupset. What I like most is the simplicity. With 9 gears it still gives me the range I need for climbing and for comfortable cruising on the flats.

It is designed to hold up well to the torque of mid drives. The cassette and chain are reinforced for durability. Shifting feels smooth and consistent and the clutch derailleur keeps the chain steady even when the road gets rough.

For a commuter that I ride every day the low maintenance and dependable performance make a big difference.

Link in bio for details. It is on sale now at reCycleBikes.ca.

09/09/2025

It can fold. It's lightweight. It's electric!

This clean and sleek Brompton got a Grin direct drive motor and is powered by NEW LiGo10x air travel battery. These modular batteries are 100Whs each which is within the legal limits to bring onto planes with your carry-on luggage. Stack 2, 3 or 4 of these together and the watt hours just add up.

This kit has been setup with regenerative brake, cadence pedal assist and a small display. The regenerative brake will save brake pads and offer a strong and consistent brake feel using the motor. Regenerative braking really shines when going downhill. I love working with this kit as it is designed specifically for the Brompton. The bike still folds as if the kit was never installed.

09/01/2025

Specialized Sirrus with the Bafang 500w BBS02. This bike is going to be perfect for commuting. Our customer has been riding to work but needed some assistance with a few hills. This motor is going to easily allow them to continue riding instead of walking it up. It'll also create more opportunities to take the bike instead of the car. Like going to the gym where you can get a good workout in and rely on the motor to get you home.

These kits work great for bikes large and small. Large bikes are a little easier as you have more room to work with. I was able to install the battery and leave enough space to keep the water bottle cage. I've also discovered a few new tricks for cable management! Spot the wires??