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Turn Your MTB Into an E-Bike With This Removable $300 DIY Hack

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$300 is a lot cheaper than a new e-bike, but implementing this build is going to require a specific set of skills.

If you’re looking for a clean, clever, bottle-cage-mounted e-bike hack, this is your video. In a little over 5 minutes, the DAZ projects account runs through a purchase list ($300!) and a brief assembly tutorial.

The result is a slickly designed e-bike hack powered by an electric drill battery.

Yeah, it’s not going to last all day, but it’s fun, cool, and doesn’t break the bank. But fair warning — the skills on display here might be beyond anyone not in possession of some engineering prowess. For the rest of us, it’s still a fun watch!

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