Customers Love The New GO Kit
This Swytch bike is brilliant. I had bought one before and was very happy with it, and was very pleased to see that they had introduced the Swytch GO range…
Delivery was a little longer than originally expected as the team were ensuring their new Go+ units met their standards. However, in the end I didn't mind the slightly longer…
I live at the bottom of a steep hill and it's a struggle to get my bike up it in my slightly advanced age. The Swytch Go is fantastic. Those…
Kit arrived and was relatively easy to install. All the parts fitted well and the wheel and spacers fitted perfectly. Once put together, the cables were routed and the bike…
This Swytch bike is brilliant. I had bought one before and was very happy with it, and was very pleased to see that they had introduced the Swytch GO range at a lower price point, so I ordered another one.
A few days in and we're very happy with our new purchase. Fitting was straightforward (with a little help from someone who understands bikes better than I do!), and it rides beautifully. Sure, the battery is larger and heavier that the Swytch Max that I bought previously, but given it's an electric bike, that doesn't matter so much. And it's still a lot lighter than an electric bike! And as the battery can easily be removed, you can choose to go light when you don't need the batter.
When you live in a hilly areas like we do, Swytch is really fantastic!
Customer service was good, as we were always kept informed of delivery timelines and the kit was delivered within the 6 months timeframe.
All in all, very happy and looking forward to some lovely rides on our Swytch kitted bike!
Delivery was a little longer than originally expected as the team were ensuring their new Go+ units met their standards. However, in the end I didn't mind the slightly longer wait... and it was worth it! Installation on my Trek bike was really easy and took no more than 45min from start to finish. I wanted it to make the hills to and from work a bit easier... and it hasn't disappointed. Cycled to work for the first time yesterday with the new electric powered Trek and it's made the commute so much more enjoyable and the hills are barely noticeable now.. which is no mean thing given I have a 130m altitude gain in each direction.
Overall, great item and worth the wait!
I live at the bottom of a steep hill and it's a struggle to get my bike up it in my slightly advanced age.
The Swytch Go is fantastic. Those hills are no problem anymore and I still feel like I'm getting a good workout in. It makes the hills easier, but not too easy 🙂
Sure, I could have bought an electric bike for thousands, but I like my original bike and this kit was a breeze to install at a fraction of the price.
Kit arrived and was relatively easy to install. All the parts fitted well and the wheel and spacers fitted perfectly. Once put together, the cables were routed and the bike was ready to ride. No issues. And good customer support when I had a a couple of questions.
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Ease of use - simple and it works! I have however not really understood how I order spare parts.
The kit works very well. It helps you enjoy your ride, and “enters” softly, you don’t even notice the electric help. It’s not a 5 star rating ( for me…
Hi from Ontario, Canada! I am leaving this review hoping it may help any trikers. I bought Schwinn Meridian Adult Tricycle Bike and Swytch for my son but he did…
Swytch bike has eliminated the hills and wind of New Zealand that makes biking a challenge. We are motivated to go out riding heaps more now knowing we can enjoy…
The swytch kit has worked well on my Brompton, though I did have some teething issues at the beginning, but they appear to be all resolved. However trying to get…
very good battery. small and easy to install,recharge and carry around. had some little issues installing it (my fault) and the support team helped me out in no second. good…
Bought the Swytch kit for my wife so she could keep up with me. She loves it for the exercise, especially because you must be peddling for e-assist to function.…
This was a great way to convert your bike to an e-bike. When the order arrived it was very simple to install on my existing bike and was using it…
Difficult to fit to make work on a BB30 bottom bracket bike ( need an FSA insert shell and a cartridge bottom bracket) but can work no problem once thought…
Six months in and still working like a dream. The customer care was amazing. The team were super helpful to answer all my questions without delay. An amazing product and…
I love it- like cycling but without all the boring bits! Super-easy to set up too. The only issue is the battery - I have a 15 mile ride to…
Love what it did to my bike makes all journeys pleasurable and so much more efficient - rarely use my car in the city any more I do wish the…
I really like how compact the battery system it, how easy it is to charge up and how the Swytch bike really helps assist my ride, especially on the hills…
E-Brompton with Swytch kit: commuting is no longer the same First of all, I was surprised (Note: it's my first experience with an e-bike) by the acceleration power of the…
Kit has exceeded my expectations. Installation experience was acceptable, and the power and assist has been amazing. Completely changed my biking experience. We were missing one part (battery dongle) upon…
I wanted to keep my old Norco Monterey, the first bike I bought in Canada. Installing the kit on it was fairly easy. The key was making sure that the…
Easy to convert e-bike kit . Reasonable short distance drive assist with easy charging and easy battery swap.
I was delighted with my Swytch kit which I received in Jan 2023. Packing and fitting instructions were excellent and I found it relatively easy to install having been used…
The max battery kit works well with my full suspension MTB , off road or a more leisurely on road ride. Nice and lightweight and doesn’t get disturbed or rattled…
It works very well, especially now that I have the superior 'Mode' unit, which allows me to power down as well as up, and thus extends the range of the…
Very good kit. Easy install and good looking. Sadly it is expensive and takes to long to come. Otherwise i wold give 5*
The swych product has far outweighed my expectations. Can’t fault easy to install and attach to bike and much lighter than a full electric bike . Use it to help…
I upgraded my bike earlier in the year from Swytch Gen 2 to Gen 3. When I made my selection of accessories I opted for the LED controller. Having fitted…
I have a single speed franken-bike and wanted some assistance in commuting up hills at the end of the day. Swytch has literally changed my life and made me a…
The kit fitted very well and worked first time. There needed to be a slight modification to the pedal sensor to make it fit the shape of the downtube and…
Wrong wheel size was sent . Was a bit frustrating as I had to build a new wheel due to the region I live. however once I made the adjustment…
I converted my second bike with the Swytch kit. It is great to commute to my work. It was relatively easy to convert my bike into an e-bike with the…
Excellent, works great on a single speed commuter, especially at 2 in the morning with wind and rain in your face. Would recommend to anyone thinking of dipping a toe…
I bought the Max battery and throttle. The wheel with hub motor didn't fit the Specialized spoke which had a gap of 9mm. I filed the gap out to 1cm…
A very easy conversion. Enjoy the assist and battery lasts approximately 30 km. Works well on a 30+ year old bike.
The kit works very well. It helps you enjoy your ride, and “enters” softly, you don’t even notice the electric help. It’s not a 5 star rating ( for me a 4.5) for 2 reasons: the autonomy is not as much as stated, and the waiting times have to be really improved. I have been trying to contact the web to get either another kit or an extra battery, but has been imposible. Just getting into a never-ending waiting list. To sum up: it really gets its work done, really worth its price, converting your bike into an E-bike; but if you want to buy, you should take advantage of the season offers they release, when they have stock…
Hi from Ontario, Canada! I am leaving this review hoping it may help any trikers. I bought Schwinn Meridian Adult Tricycle Bike and Swytch for my son but he did not like it. So, it ended up to be my commuter trike. Installation was easy and straight forward. My commute is around 5km one way. Since my trike is much heavier than a normal bike the battery needs charging in my office for return trip. Other than that I do not see any issue. You may go with a bigger battery if you are planning longer ride. I am uploading some of closeups to show you the installation. I hope it helps.
Swytch bike has eliminated the hills and wind of New Zealand that makes biking a challenge. We are motivated to go out riding heaps more now knowing we can enjoy the thrill of riding without the pain of going up that one hill against the wind. We get to keep using our nice bikes that we love and are accustomed to but with the benefit of a little extra power when we need it. Also, we love having an extra battery when we want to go a little further. Only wished I had bought the bigger battery as my extra versus the smaller on.
The swytch kit has worked well on my Brompton, though I did have some teething issues at the beginning, but they appear to be all resolved. However trying to get my kit registered for warranty has been less then straight forward and I have made two attempts on line to get this done, have followed all instructions and uploaded images of fitting kit to bike and complete all tasks requested and sent, but I have had no response to date, that my registration has been successful? Hopefully you will respond to this survey and get this sorted! I will then be happy to give you a much higher star score.
very good battery. small and easy to install,recharge and carry around. had some little issues installing it (my fault) and the support team helped me out in no second.
good job guys.
Bought the Swytch kit for my wife so she could keep up with me. She loves it for the exercise, especially because you must be peddling for e-assist to function. Operation is very smooth and seamless when you begin to peddle. Now I can't keep up to her on inclines and into the wind.
This was a great way to convert your bike to an e-bike. When the order arrived it was very simple to install on my existing bike and was using it very quickly. It's fun to ride and the product delvers in almost every way. There are only a few things I can point out that would make this a better product and the first one is battery capacity. I ordered the largest battery and it doesn't last as long as it was advertised. On a full charge I can probably get 10 miles at the very most and I wish that it would allow for more. That brings me to the only other thing I would like to see improved and that is the ability to order replacement parts or even extra batteries after purchasing the kit. I broke the speedometer while upgrading some of the parts on the bike and in order to get a replacement for this I had to email customer service and ask them to order it for me and because of miscommunication the part they sent me was the standard speedometer and not the OLED that I wanted so it would be much easier if there was a store you could visit and pick the part you want. I would also love to get an extra battery but don't really want to go through emailing customer service and maybe getting the wrong part. Those are two small things that kept me from giving it 5 stars but if you are looking for an ebike this wont let you down.
Difficult to fit to make work on a BB30 bottom bracket bike ( need an FSA insert shell and a cartridge bottom bracket) but can work no problem once thought about Brilliant once done but not a quick solution but can make it work.
Six months in and still working like a dream.
The customer care was amazing. The team were super helpful to answer all my questions without delay. An amazing product and amazing customer/aftercare.
I love it- like cycling but without all the boring bits! Super-easy to set up too. The only issue is the battery - I have a 15 mile ride to do, so bought the larger battery, but after a few goes it only just lasts for this distance. Wish I’d opted for the integrated lights too as that would be so convenient.
Love what it did to my bike makes all journeys pleasurable and so much more efficient - rarely use my car in the city any more
I do wish the charger unit was more robust. After only a few months wires are really lose and anxious it’s going to be out of use soon. Also the battery lights and the on bike battery gauge are in no way aligned so it’s easy to suddenly find yourself out of power when you think you have more. That aside it’s a firm hit with me.
I really like how compact the battery system it, how easy it is to charge up and how the Swytch bike really helps assist my ride, especially on the hills where I live. It makes bike riding more manageable on my aging joints and makes me want to keep riding my bike consistently. I'm very please I was able to convert my favorite bike into an eBike.
My one regret is not having ordered the larger battery. Depending on my route, the hills can really use up charge in a hurry, so in hindsight, I should have chosen having more capacity.
E-Brompton with Swytch kit: commuting is no longer the same
First of all, I was surprised (Note: it's my first experience with an e-bike) by the acceleration power of the engine... a bomb! Climbs no longer exist, with my 3 gear when you exceeded a 4% gradient the pedaling was quite hard without the engine.
The installation was simple and I had fun understanding how to manage the passage of the cables also to allow it to be folded without problems.
With the engine off, you can feel the resistance of the engine when starting to pedal, less during the bike ride on a flat ground. I appreciated the rather smooth power transmission mode and the relative silence of the engine.
The lightness and compactness of the kit - I took the Swytch max kit with an overall weight of the bike increased by only 3.5kg - comes at the expense of a not exceptional declared autonomy of 30km: after four months of use I travel about 45km and 400m D+ elevation a week with 2 full battery charges.
I quote from another review the ONLY NEGATIVE NOTE regarding the Swytch kit I found: "...the computer part and the battery both have power indicators and yet they almost never agree with each other. The computer power level indicator shrinks very quickly and will cut out and stop sending power to the motor even though the battery indicator is still showing three of five lights meaning there should be at least 50% of battery left. What makes this even worse is that when power is not actively being sent to the motor there is considerable drag against your self-powered pedaling. Then if I stop at a stop sign or for a minute or two on the side of the road the power indicator on the computer goes back up and now I have power again. So there's something wrong in the programming that hopefully could be fixed for future models. It's really frustrating to see that your battery has more than 50% power and the brain of the whole thing decide that you have zero."
Ultimately, I really appreciate the electric assistance of Swytch kit but I strongly recommend to buy the MAX battery pack in order to have a reasonable riding distance between recharges.
Kit has exceeded my expectations. Installation experience was acceptable, and the power and assist has been amazing. Completely changed my biking experience. We were missing one part (battery dongle) upon delivery. Support promptly sent us the missing part.
I wanted to keep my old Norco Monterey, the first bike I bought in Canada. Installing the kit on it was fairly easy. The key was making sure that the pedal sensor is within 3mm of the pedal magnetic disc. I can now ride to work without breaking out in sweat.
Although I did not get my kit at the promised delivery date, I can understand the supply chain factors that had disrupted economic activities around the world. Once I got my kit, customer service was great.
I was delighted with my Swytch kit which I received in Jan 2023. Packing and fitting instructions were excellent and I found it relatively easy to install having been used to bike maintenance for many years.
The immediate impact was amazing and makes all my local commuting so easy.
I use the bike for lots of short journeys, up to 15 kilometre round trip, where it’s not necessary to use my car.
The benefits from a health perspective are brilliant not to mention saving on motoring costs and helping to combat climate change!
I’ve been so pleased with my Swytch kit that I’ve now ordered one for my wife.
When you already have a good bicycle, Swytch provides a new lease of life for both rider and bike.
Hills are no longer daunting and you arrive at your destination unflustered and ready for your next adventure!
The max battery kit works well with my full suspension MTB , off road or a more leisurely on road ride. Nice and lightweight and doesn’t get disturbed or rattled by heavy landings (“casing” dislodged the peddle sensor a couple of times but nothing major that couldn’t be adjusted). Have to use the cable ties on the crank as not enough room due to the rear suspension link. The articulation of the joint for the crank fixing needs to be a bit more flexible as that took me the longest thing to set up to maintain a perfect 3mm gap all the way round. I did mange it and used that metal weld paste to hold it securely in place.
It works very well, especially now that I have the superior 'Mode' unit, which allows me to power down as well as up, and thus extends the range of the battery, as I pedal the flat on zero power. At age 75, I no longer feel exhausted by a typical 24 mile local ride, including a few uphill sections, which is brilliant.
The swych product has far outweighed my expectations. Can’t fault easy to install and attach to bike and much lighter than a full electric bike . Use it to help with the hills or go on a longer bike ride. So pleased with purchase would highly recommend . I was also impressed with the support
I upgraded my bike earlier in the year from Swytch Gen 2 to Gen 3. When I made my selection of accessories I opted for the LED controller. Having fitted it and also reading some posts from other owners I came to the conclusion that it did not 'fit the bill' because to reduce power output you had to scroll through the higher settings to get back to the base line. I concluded this could be somewhat risky as increasing the power when you wanted to decrease it could cause problems. I messaged Swytch who could not have been more helpful. They offered me a free upgrade to the OLED controller, which can be scrolled up and down plus gives much more information. All I had to do was return the LED controller when the OLED arrived and was set up. All achieved in a few days. Brilliant assistance and customer service. (photo shows the conversion but the original LED controller)
I have a single speed franken-bike and wanted some assistance in commuting up hills at the end of the day. Swytch has literally changed my life and made me a full time bicycle commuter! I still feel like I'm getting the exercise of biking and I have great control over my speed, but I get a little extra help with each pedal. Installation was easy if you're a little handy, but you could also have your local bike shop put it together. It does add a little bit of weight, but I don't even notice it. I pre ordered for delivery to a major city on the East Coast of the USA and was impressed by Swytch's communication about the manufacturing and delivery process over the months. I love riding my bike so much more now!
The kit fitted very well and worked first time. There needed to be a slight modification to the pedal sensor to make it fit the shape of the downtube and not hit the cadence ring, but otherwise was easy. It's transformational around the hills of Sheffield and basically brought my old bike back into regular use.
Wrong wheel size was sent . Was a bit frustrating as I had to build a new wheel due to the region I live. however once I made the adjustment , the kit has worked flawlessly. My ride experience has been wonderful. Totally satisfied with the product from a riding aspect .
I converted my second bike with the Swytch kit. It is great to commute to my work. It was relatively easy to convert my bike into an e-bike with the Swytch Kit. I put the battery back on the seat; the battery in the handle was not so comfortable to ride. I had to wait a little longer to get my kit; this was my only complaint after that; customer service was good. The manuals and videos online are very useful. I am happy because with the Swytch Kit and kept my old bike, that I love it.
Excellent, works great on a single speed commuter, especially at 2 in the morning with wind and rain in your face.
Would recommend to anyone thinking of dipping a toe in electric bikes.
I bought the Max battery and throttle. The wheel with hub motor didn't fit the Specialized spoke which had a gap of 9mm. I filed the gap out to 1cm (the spoke is aluminium). The rest of the installation was ok. The range of the max battery is slightly disappointing. I have a ride of 8 miles to work. Most of the time I use a setting of 1 or 2, with only a small section of the route (400 metres) where I use setting 4 or 5. I have to recharge the battery at work - which is ok. However a cycle from Barnet to central London and back exceeds the battery range - even at setting 1 to 2. The throttle diameter is too small to fit the handle bars. Overall, to get me on the bike for a short commute the Swytch does a fair job to help me cope with the occasional incline on the route.
The Press Reviews The Swytch Kit
"With the Swytch Go, I get to have my cake and eat it...hills are a breeze and I can arrive at work fresh and sweat-free. But I love still having my original bike underneath."
"It devours hills, makes flats effortless, and handles more or less like the Volpe I know and love — just with more oomph on demand. Since the battery pops off in seconds, and the hub motor is virtually indistinguishable from a standard bike, I found it easy to lock up outside without worrying about theft."
"...Swytch's budget-conscious ebike conversion kit...with three battery options and a hefty pre-order discount"
"...the Go Kit is designed to withstand all weather conditions, boasting an IPX6 waterproofing standard and complies with the newly introduced UL battery safety certification..."
"...for as low as $349 for those who join the waitlist for pre-ordering the kit. That’s a heckuva deal for e-mobility..."
"Easy conversion by replacing the front wheel with a motorised one. Includes a convenient handlebar-mounted battery, and an LCD display in place of buttons, which makes it easier to see your battery level and more. "
"Weighing between 2-2.6 kg (4.5-5.7 lb) depending on the model, the GO batteries are fairly lightweight and easy to handle. They’re also IPX6 rated to withstand all-weather riding, and are certified to UL standards for safety."
"The result is a pretty workable e-bike setup, which will enable you to ride your old bike up the same hills at a gratifyingly enhanced pace."
"...The kit is designed for easy installation, making it accessible for a wide range of users..."
"...It’s attached to the frame using velcro straps, and there’s just a single cable to worry about connecting/disconnecting...."
"The kit is remarkably lightweight and includes a portable power pack that fits on your handlebars. A quick hand twist is all it takes to swap between eBike and standard bicycle functionality."
"Swytch Technology has created the Swytch Kit, which can convert any conventional bike into an e-bike, making climbing up hills and commuting much easier."
"The Swytch offers a way to try out the e-bike concept on a bike you already own, without jumping through a lot of hoops"
"...a five-year-old British company claims that its kit can turn any bike into a state-of-the-art electric bike...1 in 14 new ebikes in the UK are now powered by its Kits."
"Remember the old ads where the guy liked his electric razor so much he bought the company? Well, I didn't quite buy the company but I liked trialling an e-bike so much I'm getting one of my own now"
"I’m here to tell you about the Swytch bike and why I think it beats the competition, hands down."
"Swytch Bike sells a DIY e-bike conversion kit complete with motorized wheel and battery pack. The startup can barely keep them in stock."
"Swytch Bike is at its second evolution of their electric bike conversion kit. It is the solution to switch from a traditional bike to an electric, cheap and ecological version. It is difficult to do better."
"When looking into other ebike conversion kits, remember that none offer the same quality and customer support Swytch does"
"Weighing in at just 1.5 pounds...Swytch Kit makes it easy to convert any bike into an eBike."
"All in all, you can get going in under an hour. It’s well priced, especially compared to a new electric bike, and if you already own a good bike it means you don’t have to find the storage space for a second bike just for commuting."
