Asus Bike Booster

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Post by wiradikusuma » Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 6:33 AM UTC

Asus Bike Booster
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Post by [deleted] » Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC

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Post by kiddico » Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 1:07 AM UTC

That might be the easiest ebike retrofit/conversion I've ever seen. I have concerns about the grip in wet conditions but this looks like a great way to get that ebike I've wanted and not put my perfectly good frame to waste.

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Post by [deleted] » Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 1:10 AM UTC

kiddico wrote: post #3

That might be the easiest ebike retrofit/conversion I've ever seen. I have concerns about the grip in wet conditions but this looks like a great way to get that ebike I've wanted and not put my perfectly good frame to waste.

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Post by fwipsy » Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 1:12 AM UTC

kiddico wrote: post #3

That might be the easiest ebike retrofit/conversion I've ever seen. I have concerns about the grip in wet conditions but this looks like a great way to get that ebike I've wanted and not put my perfectly good frame to waste.

Similar friction drives have existed for a while. The battery is very small compared to a regular ebike (typically they start at about 300wh.) Also, IIRC the friction drive is not very efficient.

Re: Asus Bike Booster

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Post by [deleted] » Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 1:14 AM UTC

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Post by itomato » Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 1:15 AM UTC

fwipsy wrote: post #5

kiddico wrote: post #3

That might be the easiest ebike retrofit/conversion I've ever seen. I have concerns about the grip in wet conditions but this looks like a great way to get that ebike I've wanted and not put my perfectly good frame to waste.

Similar friction drives have existed for a while. The battery is very small compared to a regular ebike (typically they start at about 300wh.) Also, IIRC the friction drive is not very efficient.

Like when wet. Or icy or both.

Re: Asus Bike Booster

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Post by gedy » Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 1:19 AM UTC

So ah, can we buy it? What's the price? Not seeing unless ad blockers are hiding something.

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Post by numpad0 » Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 1:24 AM UTC

How do these things work legally? Wouldn't the bolt on process count as manufacturing or modifying a motorcycle, depending on where you are?

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Post by davidw » Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 1:27 AM UTC

itomato wrote: post #7

fwipsy wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Similar friction drives have existed for a while. The battery is very small compared to a regular ebike (typically they start at about 300wh.) Also, IIRC the friction drive is not very efficient.

Like when wet. Or icy or both.

I think the number of people who want to use something like this when it's icy out is pretty small. You'd want studded tires, for instance... and it's generally those who are really committed who ride in those conditions. This looks more like 'dipping a toe in the eBike water'.