html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" E-bikes are great, but theyre a lot more expensive than traditional bikes and often heavier, too. Thats not to mention that they can require maintenance and suffer from technical issues. But what if you could turn your traditional bicycle into an e-bike? Thats the idea behind the Livall PikaBoost, now in its second generation. Its basically a small, motorized device that can attach to your bicycle to give it e-bike power.I got a chance to check out the PikaBoost 2 on the show floor at CES 2025. Livalls PR firm, WeBranding, flew me out to Las Vegas for CES 2025 to check out the PikaBoost 2, among its other brands devices, for myself and I have to say, it seems to be a powerful yet inexpensive way to get the power of an e-bike without having to replace the bicycle you already have.Christian de Looper / Digital TrendsThe PikaBoost 2 essentially attaches to the back of the frame of your bike, extending out toward your rear tire, as long as the tire is between 23mm and 32mm in width. Theres a rubber wheel at the end of the device, which rotates your tire when you activate it, spinning the tire so you dont have to manually. Its all controlled through a wired remote thats a attached to the handlebar for easy access.Recommended VideosOnce you install it using the included propriety tool (for security), youll get access to solid electric performance. To be clear, the PikaBoost 2 doesnt quite reach the power of many e-bikes out there, which have much more powerful electric motors. But for such a small and inexpensive device, it does offer solid performance, reaching 500W of peak power, or 100W of consistent power. The device can reach speeds of up to around 15 mph.Please enable Javascript to view this contentYou can use it in a few different modes, including workout mode (which adds resistance instead of taking it away), eco mode (a pedal-assist mode that only kicks in on hills), or cruise mode (a steady power mode that removes the need to pedal).Christian de Looper / Digital TrendsUnder the hood is a 158Wh battery that Lithall says offers a range of around 43 miles, though exactly how much range you get from the device will depend on how you use it. Theres also an option for an upgraded battery, which has a range of 59 miles. And once its out of juice, you dont have to remove the whole thing simply detach the battery and plug it in to charge. The battery supports USB-PD 3.1 and QuickCharge 3.0, and Lithall says that it can charge to full in three hours.Of course, the device isnt the first e-bike conversion kit that can turn your traditional bike into an e-bike but what sets the PikaBoost 2 apart from the competition is the fact that its so easy to install and relatively inexpensive. Lithall says the PikaBoost 2 will enter mass production in late August, with units shipping starting in September. It will be available for $500 from the companys website, and will eventually be sold on Amazon too, though it may be a little more expensive there.