reCycleBikes Inc.

What reCycleBikes Inc. does

reCycleBikes Inc. is a privately held Canadian e-commerce retailer and service provider based in Coquitlam, Metro Vancouver, specializing in converting traditional bicycles into electric bikes. The company sells complete mid-drive e-bike conversion kits, individual motors, lithium-ion batteries, drivetrain components, and upgrade accessories through a Shopify storefront with free domestic shipping across Canada, while also offering professional installation services exclusively within Metro Vancouver. The core product lines center on Bafang BBS02/BBSHD mid-drive systems (500W to 1000W, 120Nm to 160Nm torque) and the CYC Photon Gen 2 motor (750W rated, 1200W peak, 130Nm torque), paired with 48V/52V Samsung-cell lithium-ion batteries and a curated ecosystem of supporting components from manufacturers including Grin Technologies, Lekkie, and Box Components.

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and consultative sales model. Customers browse and purchase hardware online, with kit prices starting at $750 CAD and individual components ranging from $8 to $1,400 CAD. A free consultation service, personally reviewed by founder Jason within three business days, funnels prospects toward kit recommendations and, where geographically feasible, professional installation. Marketing is content-led, relying on an educational blog, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and a community newsletter to drive awareness within the Metro Vancouver cycling community and across Canadian e-bike enthusiasts. Customer testimonials consistently highlight Jason's personal responsiveness, technical expertise, and willingness to provide post-sale support.

The company is a micro-business with 1-10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds or external investors, and no M&A activity. Revenue is generated entirely from hardware sales (kit, motor, battery, accessory SKUs) and a regional professional installation service, with international orders explicitly not accepted. Strategic direction in 2024-2025 has emphasized product line expansion (CYC Photon Gen 2 launch, Lekkie and Box Components accessory additions) and partnership depth across five component manufacturers, positioning the business as a curated multi-brand e-bike conversion specialist rather than a single-vendor reseller.

Name

reCycleBikes Inc.

Legal name

reCycleBikes Inc.

Website

https://recyclebikes.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

reCycleBikes Inc. is a Canadian e-commerce retailer and Metro Vancouver service provider that sells mid-drive e-bike conversion kits, motors, batteries, and components, and offers professional bicycle conversion and repair services to individual cyclists across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-Bike Conversion Kits

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

E-Bike Retail (CRAMAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bike Parts & Components Retail (CRAMAHAB), Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH), Bike Service, Repair & Maintenance Shops (CRAMAHAH)

Keywords

• E-bike conversion kits
• Electric bicycle components
• Mid-drive motors
• Bicycle conversion services
• Lithium-ion batteries

Headquarters

HQ city

Coquitlam

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. E-Bike Conversion Kits: Sale of complete conversion kits including Bafang BBS02/BBSHD motors, batteries, displays, sensors, and accessories. One-time hardware purchase with prices starting at $750 CAD for complete kits.
2. Individual Motor Sales: Sale of individual motors including Bafang BBS02 ($680 CAD) and CYC Photon Gen 2 (from $1,400 CAD) as standalone products for self-service conversions.
3. Battery Sales: Sale of 48V/52V lithium-ion e-bike batteries with 16-20Ah capacity using Samsung cells, priced at $790 CAD with charger and mounting hardware included.
4. Components and Accessories: Sale of individual components including chainrings, brake sensors, throttles, displays, gear shift sensors, battery anchors, and motor accessories. Prices range from $8 to $110 CAD.
5. Professional Installation Services: Installation services available for Metro Vancouver customers where Jason and team professionally install conversion kits, providing consultation and setup.
6. Conversion Consultation: Free consultation service providing personalized recommendations for e-bike conversions, including bike compatibility assessment and kit recommendations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

reCycleBikes sells e-bike conversion kits, individual motors, lithium-ion batteries, displays, throttles, and components, and provides free conversion consultation and professional installation services to transform traditional bicycles into electric bikes. The company operates as a direct-to-consumer retailer specializing in mid-drive conversion systems from Bafang (BBS02/BBSHD) and CYC (Photon Gen 2), supported by Samsung-cell battery packs and third-party upgrade components from Grin Technologies and Lekkie.

Product overview

reCycleBikes Inc. is an e-bike conversion company offering products and services to transform traditional bicycles into electric bikes. The core product portfolio centers on mid-drive conversion kits, primarily featuring Bafang BBS02/BBSHD and CYC Photon Gen 2 motors, paired with compatible lithium-ion batteries (48V/52V in various capacities) and essential components. The complete conversion kit serves as the primary offering, bundling motor, battery, display, sensors (brake and gear shift), and throttle controls. Individual component offerings include motors (Bafang and CYC), batteries, displays in three sizes, various throttle styles, gear shift and brake sensors, chainrings and chainring adapters, bottom bracket adapters for PF30 frames, speed sensor extension cables, and control mounts. Complementary products include drivetrain upgrades from Box (8-speed and 9-speed groupsets designed for mid-drive e-bikes) and accessory upgrades from Grin Technologies and Lekkie (battery anchors, drive covers, lockrings, and chainring spacers). The company also provides services including free conversion consultation and professional installation for Metro Vancouver customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bafang BBS02/BBSHD Mid-Drive Complete E-Bike Conversion Kit Complete conversion kit including Bafang mid-drive motor (500W/750W/1000W), 48V or 52V battery (16Ah-20Ah), sensors, and display options. Offers throttle control and up to 9 pedal-assist levels for transforming traditional bicycles into electric bikes. Starting at $750 CAD.
• CYC Photon Gen 2 Mid-Drive Motor High-performance mid-drive motor system rated at 750W with 1200W peak power and 130N.m torque. Includes motor assembly, chainring set, ISIS splined crankset, crank arms, SW102T or Intuition display, throttle options, and magnetic sensors. From $1,400 CAD.
• Bafang Mid-Drive Motor E-Bike Conversion (BBS02/BBSHD) Mid-drive motor available in 500W, 750W (BBS02), or 1000W (BBSHD) configurations with 120nm or 160nm torque respectively. Features IP65 waterproof rating, dual control modes (throttle and pedal assist), and compatibility with 68-73mm bottom bracket sizes. BBS02 priced at $680 CAD.
• E-Bike Conversion Battery 48V or 52V lithium-ion battery available in 16Ah, 17.5Ah, or 20Ah capacities. Features Samsung cells, 30A BMS, USB port, and includes charger and mounting hardware. Compatible with conversions up to 1000W motors. Priced at $790 CAD.
• E-Bike Conversion Consultation Free consultation service providing personalized recommendations for e-bike conversion suitability, including bike assessment and conversion options guidance. Founder Jason personally reviews each inquiry within 3 business days.
• Custom E-Bike Conversion Installation Professional installation service for Metro Vancouver customers including kit recommendation and complete conversion installation by experienced technicians. Includes bicycle repair services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transform RadWagon 3 from 40Nm to 160Nm torque at less than half the cost of new mid-drive cargo e-bikes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Grin TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationGrin Technologies, based in Vancouver BC, manufactures the Universal Battery Anchor and other components sold by reCycleBikes. The battery anchor solves mounting challenges by allowing flexible battery installation on downtube or frame using hose clamps.
• Grin Technologies (Brompton Kit)coreTechnology or IntegrationGrin Technologies Brompton Kit featuring Crystalyte SAW20 direct drive front hub motor is installed by reCycleBikes for folding bike conversions. The kit includes custom torque arms and motor controller bracket designed specifically for Brompton bikes.
• BafangcoreTechnology or IntegrationBafang is a leading manufacturer of mid-drive e-bike motors (BBS01, BBS02, BBSHD) and related components. reCycleBikes is an authorized seller and installer of Bafang conversion kits featuring 500W-1000W motors with advanced CANBUS protocol.
• CYC MotorscoreTechnology or IntegrationCYC Motors manufactures the Photon Gen 2 mid-drive motor system sold by reCycleBikes. The Photon Gen 2 features 750W rated power, 1200W peak, 130Nm torque, and 36V-72V compatibility with enhanced thermal management.
• LekkiesupportingTechnology or IntegrationLekkie, based in New Zealand, manufactures the Bling Ring chainring upgrades, OneNut lockrings, PF30 press-fit adapters, and drive covers for Bafang motors. reCycleBikes sells these premium upgrade components.
• Box ComponentssupportingTechnology or IntegrationBox Components manufactures the Prime 9 and Box Four drivetrain groupsets optimized for mid-drive e-bikes. These 8-9 speed systems are designed to withstand the additional torque and wear from conversion motors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CYC Motors: Manufacturer of the Photon Gen 2 mid-drive motor system that reCycleBikes resells. Also sells direct via its own site, making it both a key supplier and a partial direct competitor in the high-performance conversion niche.
• Yose Power: China-based global e-bike kit retailer shipping mid-drive and hub conversion systems worldwide. Competes with reCycleBikes in the broader conversion kit market with aggressive pricing, though without local installation.

Direct peers

• eBikeling: US-based direct-to-consumer retailer of e-bike conversion kits (hub and mid-drive), batteries, and components. Competes on price and breadth in the same DIY conversion segment reCycleBikes addresses.
• Luna Cycle: Large US-based retailer of high-power e-bike conversion kits (Bafang, Cyclone, GMAC). Competes head-to-head with reCycleBikes in the mid-drive conversion niche and serves a similar enthusiast cyclist customer base globally.
• Biktrix: Canadian e-bike retailer (Saskatoon) selling both pre-built e-bikes and conversion components. Comparable Canadian operating geography and overlapping mid-drive conversion customer base.
• Dillenger: Australia-headquartered e-bike conversion kit retailer offering complete kits, batteries, and components. Closely mirrors reCycleBikes' DTC kit-plus-installation model in a different geography.
• Grin Technologies: Vancouver-based e-bike kit specialist and component manufacturer (Universal Battery Anchor, Brompton kit). Operates a direct-to-consumer conversion kit business in the same Metro Vancouver region and supplies components reCycleBikes resells, making it the closest geographic and product peer.
• Bolton eBikes: UK-based retailer specializing in Bafang mid-drive conversion kits with a strong e-bike conversion community. Same core product (Bafang systems) and same direct-to-consumer go-to-market motion as reCycleBikes.

Broad incumbents

• Bafang: Leading global manufacturer of mid-drive e-bike motors (BBS02/BBSHD series sold by reCycleBikes). Operates its own OEM/distributor channels and is both a critical supplier and a broader incumbent in the e-bike drive system category.
• Rad Power Bikes: Large US-based direct-to-consumer e-bike OEM (including the RadWagon 3 cargo bike that reCycleBikes commonly upgrades with Bafang mid-drives). Represents the mass-market pre-built e-bike alternative that competes with the conversion value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/recyclebikesca
• Instagraminstagram.com/recyclebikesca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recyclebikes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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