How do you turn a regular bike into a motorized bike?
Chloe Ramirez
Updated on March 19, 2026
Fitting a powered e-bike wheel is probably the most practical option for many people – swap out one of your normal, non-powered wheels for one with a special hub that contains a motor, adding a battery and the gearing needed to turn it. An oversized hub drives the bike and there's a strap-on battery pack.