Ever heard of an electric assisted bicycle that is Made in Canada?

Electric assist kits consist of a battery and motor that are designed to assist a rider in the pedaling stroke.  It’s a pretty new technology that’s taking cycling to a whole new level.  Basically you can add this system to your existing bike, or purchase it already installed on a brand new bicycle.  I recently had the opportunity to go to the BionX factory in Aurora ON.  BionX is one of the largest manufacturers of electric assist kits in the world and is owned by automotive giant Magna International.

BionX produces an electric assist kit that is entirely made at the factory in Aurora, ON, Canada with the exception of the lithium manganese battery which is made by Sony in Japan and assembled in Germany.  The kit consists of 3 main components; the magnetic drive, the battery and, the handle bar mounted controller.  As I stated previously, your bike is propelled to a whole new level of fun using the magnetic drive motor that is laced to a new rear.  The new BionX wheel  replaces your stock wheel and mounts directly to your bike!  Here’s the clincher which I have always liked about BionX, it’s not modifying your bike at all, you will always have your stock bicycle to use.  Don’t want any assist,  just set it to bike mode on your console or simply turn the unit off to save power.

More to come on BionX with some more details on the individual models so stay tuned!