Reviews

"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."

Tom’s Guide Sep-24

"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."

Washington Post Aug-24

"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 Telegraph May 24

"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."

Electrek May-24

"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. "

Cycling News May 24

"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."

Digital Journal Mar 24

"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."

The Tech Edvocate Mar 24

"...Swytch's budget-conscious ebike conversion kit...with three battery options and a hefty pre-order discount"

BikeRadar May-24

"...traditional bikes can be given a new lease of life with an ebike conversion kit..."

New Atlas May-24

"...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..."

Bike Biz May-24

"...for as low as $349 for those who join the waitlist for pre-ordering the kit. That’s a heckuva deal for e-mobility..."

Clean Technica May-24

"...The kit is designed for easy installation, making it accessible for a wide range of users..."

Trendhunter May-24

"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"

CNN Underscored Aug-23

"...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."

Sky News mar-23

"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"

Irish Examiner feb-23

Forbes "Remarkably both simple to install and surprisingly powerful"

Forbes feb 23

"I’m here to tell you about the Swytch bike and why I think it beats the competition, hands down."

Medium feb-23

"The conversion kit is revelatory ... Take it from me – it’s worth it."

Engadget jan-23

"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."

The Irish Times dec 22

"Swytch’s new conversion kit includes a 700g, smartphone-sized battery that will electrify any bike"

Bike Radar aug-22

"Swytch Bike sells a DIY e-bike conversion kit complete with motorized wheel and battery pack. The startup can barely keep them in stock."

Bloomberg dec-22

"The bottom line is that once converted, it's just a really good eBike. I've ridden a lot of eBikes at this point and the Swytch kit is my favourite."

Cycling News sep 22

"I was already a big fan of the small format battery, but the company has now taken its handlebar-mounted Power Packs to the next level with a totally new battery design"

Electrek jul 22

"Swytch Technology’s Handlebar-Bag Battery Reduced To iPhone-Size To Convert Any Bike Into Electric Bike"

Forbes apr-22

"Weighing in at just 1.5 pounds...Swytch Kit makes it easy to convert any bike into an eBike."

Gear Patrol oct 22

"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."

Jeux Video nov-22

"When looking into other ebike conversion kits, remember that none offer the same quality and customer support Swytch does"

Make Use Of dec-22

"I think this might be one of the coolest bits of tech I've reviewed all year. The concept of converting a standard bicycle into an ebike is nothing new, but British firm Swytch has taken the concept and pretty much turned it into a work of art."

Manchester Evening News oct 22

"If you're in the market for an ebike and you have a decent standard bike already, it's worth considering the Swytch"

New Atlas apr-22

"If you have a bike you love but you want the boost of a motor to help you on your way, DIY e-bike kits might help."

The Guardian oct 22

"New, lighter version of the Swytch battery and mount make this already great e-bike conversion kit even better"

Cycling week sep 22

"Swytch is about as effective a performer and as good value as you can get....there are no real downsides and a lot of pluses."

ebike tips oct 22

"If you're happy with your current bike ...but want to add a motor into the mix, there's no better option than Swytch."

Express oct 21