Powallon GMO 750W Fat Tire Ebike Conversion Kit Review: Can It Transform Your Bike for Off-Road Adventures?

This is a conversion kit, not a complete electric bike, which is really important to understand. For $254, you get a powerful 750W motor built into a front wheel that you can attach to your existing bike. The motor is strong with 80 N.m of torque, which means it can pull you up hills and get you moving fast. It reaches 28 MPH, which is plenty quick for most people. The kit works with fat tires that are 4 inches wide, so it's great if you want to ride on beaches, snow, or bumpy trails. The motor runs at over 80% efficiency, which means it doesn't waste much battery power.

This kit is best for people who already own a bike and want to make it electric without spending a lot of money. It's perfect for folks who like working on bikes and don't mind doing some installation work themselves. If you enjoy off-road riding and have a fat tire bike sitting in your garage, this is a smart way to add power without buying a whole new bike. The front wheel design makes installation pretty simple - you basically swap out your old front wheel for this motorized one. It works with disc brakes, which is good because you'll need strong brakes when going 28 MPH.

However, you need to know that this kit doesn't come with a battery, controller, or display screen. You'll have to buy those parts separately, which can easily add $200 to $400 more to your total cost. That means your final price might be $450 to $650, not just $254. Also, front wheel motors can make your bike handle differently, especially when turning or riding on wet roads. There are no safety lights included, no fancy features like app connectivity, and no UL safety certification. If you want a ready-to-ride electric bike with everything included, or if you don't already own a bike, you should look at complete electric bikes instead of this conversion kit.