Yes, most bicycles can be converted to electric bikes with the addition of a battery and motor kit (source: [Discerning Cyclist](https://discerningcyclist.com/convert-bike-to-electric/)). However, it’s important to ensure that your bike is suitable for conversion and that you select a suitable conversion kit and battery (source: [Bicycle Universe](https://bicycleuniverse.com/how-to-convert-your-bike-to-an-ebike/)). Additionally, it’s important to check the legal requirements for electric bikes in your area, as rules may differ depending on where you live (source: [BikeRadar](https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-electric-bike-conversion-kits/)).
Yes. You can convert your traditional bike to an electric bike. If you are one to build your own electric bike than just simply purchasing one, then here are a few steps to converting your traditional bike into an electric.
The most common method to go with converting a traditional bike to an electric is to add a hub motor to either the front or the back wheel of the bike. This process seems the easiest method as it keeps the majority of the bike and its component the same, you are basically just adding a new hub to the bike and a controller.
Although the method of changing the hub of the bike seems easy in hindsight, the process involves intensive work as you need to take off all the parts of the wheel and then reassemble everything back. You would need to upgrade the whole wheel which includes the rim and spokes to make it sturdier to be able to carry the added weight of the motorized hub.
There are manufacturers that produce an all-in-one electric wheel that is complete with all the parts such as the rim, spokes, motorized hub, and rechargeable battery in a single self-contained unit. This makes it much easier for riders as they only have to replace either the front wheel or the rear wheel of the bike you need to convert.
