Custom Projects Department

Because we don't do one-size-fits-all motor assist sytems, we don't have frame adapters for every possible bike or trike. To make up for that, we are fully set up to do custom frame adapters. We can do most recumbent bikes and trikes, though some are more challenging and expensive to do than others. Often we can use some of our extensive collection of off the shelf parts and won't have to actually make anything custom. This keeps the price low.

If we do have to make a custom part, we're masters at doing that simply and inexpensively. So don't think that just because it's custom it will break the bank.

If you're interested in electrifying a bike that we don't have an adapter for, get in touch with us. If we're not already familiar with the bike in question, we'll need to get dimensions and photographs from you. With that information in hand, we can usually tell you right away how feasible and expensive a custom frame adapter will be.

Check out our photo gallery of custom projects we, or in some cases our customers, have done.

How it works

We prefer that you bring your bike to us in Portland, Oregon, or ship it here. Most bike shops are set up to pack and ship bikes. Once we have the bike here, we'll professionally convert it to a mid-drive type electric assist and test and tune up the system before returning it to you. I some cases we can work with you remotely if your bike is not too hard to convert and you or someone you know has the basic mechanical and electrical skills for the job.

For the many bikes for which we have off the shelf parts available the process can take as little as a few weeks. If we have to make any custom parts that can add a month or more to the time so if you want to ride your custom bike in, say, May, get in touch with us by January just to be sure.