I converted a cargo bike to an e-bike — here’s what I learned

A close-up of the bike’s bottom bracket section after it was finished. It has the e-bike motor, new chainring, and new chain installed. It is sitting in a grassy field at sunset.

With an electrified cargo bike, I can move faster and farther without straining under load.

The conversion is tedious but not difficult if you have the right tools. Just expect the unexpected.