Kamingo allows you to convert your bike into an e-bike

Kamingo is offering a conversion kit that transforms "regular" bicycles without a motor into e-bikes. This requires only three components: a control unit, a battery and a motor. Installation of the entire system is said to take less than three minutes. Once completed, according to the manufacturer, all individual components can be removed and reattached within 10 seconds.

The control unit has an integrated display that is mounted onto the handlebars. This provides information about the battery level and allows the assistance modes to be selected, of which there are three: Standby, Assist, and Cruise. In Standby, the bike can be ridden without motor assistance. Assist provides support up to a top speed of 25 or 32 km/h. Cruise enables riding without pedaling, which is not permitted in certain countries.

The 266 Wh battery is round and is designed to fit in standard water bottle holders and promises a continuous output of 250 watts, with a peak output of 750 watts. This should enable riders to tackle steep inclines with ease. Moreover, the battery also doubles as a USB-C power bank for smartphones or other compatible devices. The output power is said to be 5 watts. A full recharge is said to take three hours.

The motor is mounted on the seat post. It is self-adjusting and automatically adjusts the distance to the tire. Kamingo is said to be compatible with all tire types except for coarse MTB tires. After initial installation, the motor can be attached and detached without tools. The connection between the motor and the gearshift lever can be established via a cable or via the 2.4 GHz band.

The entire system has IP66 certification, namely protection against dust and water ingress. Moreover, the motor can be locked via Bluetooth to make theft more difficult. Lastly, Kamingo is compatible with iOS and Android.

The idea of ​​converting bikes into e-bikes isn't entirely new, and several manufacturers already have similar ideas. Kamingo aims to impress here with quick assembly, compact dimensions and smooth motor support. The system is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter; the super early bird price is $349, and the system will later be sold for $589. Since this is a crowdfunding project, supporters should bear in mind that there is no guarantee that the product will actually make it to market.