Swytch Bike Reviews

Name: Swytch Bike
Rating: 4.11

4.1 Rating 1,658 Reviews

86 %

of reviewers recommend Swytch Bike

4.1

Based on 1,658 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Courier
Average Delivery Time	Over A Month
On-time Delivery	Greater than 44%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	98%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Live Chat, Telephone, Email
Queries Resolved In	Over A Week
Customer Service	3.3 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process	Difficult
Returns Process	Could Be Better

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Swytch Bike 5 star review on 29th April 2025

Ruedi Kühne, Sevelen, Switzerland

699

Anonymous

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“I love it. It's so quick to respond when you start pedalling and really takes the effort out of climbing steep hills.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“the swytch conversion for this two wheeler: a 1985 panasonic 21 speed, with 27 inch wheels, was completed maybe 9 months after placing the order. very long lead time to get the kit, including a few delay notifications. it appears that components were shipped in two packages from different supply centers. the pricing seamed to be fair given any other alternatives for an on-line order of chinese components for a diy build. not knowing the cable lengths required and the exact battery placement, the longer cable length was selected. however, the cable for the on/off and speed selector to be located on the handlebars, was about 6 inches short to make a neat and tidy install on this bike. the battery was mounted on a third party front fork package carrier while the cabling was packages into a third party gear bag to adhere to the bike frame. The power wheel replacing the front wheel is only 250 watts on this build. it does provide a medium boost for uphill riding and with the control system, is only powered when the pedal crank is rotating forward. so when coasting, the front wheel actually induces drag and slows the bike down quicker than a non powered front wheel. the bike tires were upgraded from a width of 1.75 inch (4.45 cm) to 1.95 inch (4.95 cm), providing better tread for smooth and rough road surfaces. this bike has a three gear crank, and the swytch boost is proportional to the crank rotation, there is a "learning curve" to understand and realize the "boost" effect during varying grades surfaces of roads and trails using the three gear selections. one issue that was not really understood when placing the order for the kit, the kick stand mounded astern of the crank had to be replaced because of interference with the kit supplied crank sensor. kick stand was replaced with with a rear frame mount unit. spend an additional $100 to complete this build: new tires, rack, cable pack and kick stand. over all, a reasonable kit to upgrade this older bike.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“6 months waiting time for anything is too much. The button on the battery needs a sign that it is an on/off button. The electric motor starts working again at 19km/h-ish after switching off when reaching max speed.Not convenient.Need faster response. Other than that, it's ok.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“I bought the Swytch kit Air for my Brompton and am very happy. The autonomy is inline or better than indicated. The system is very powerful and I rarely you more than level 2 out of 5 of assistance. It is not ideal for the Brompton as when you fold it it is either on the outside or you have to increase the angle of the folding mechanism, in short it takes more space. It would have been great to add a USB-C port for charging the battery and to use it as a power bank for other devices.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“I would like to start by saying I like this product. The extensive delivery delays not withstanding The kit was well packaged and most items were labelled and easy to identify. Unfortunately there was no instructions booklet in the box and my phone had issues with the qr codes of the installation videos. Removing and refitting the tyre was easy with a couple of tyre levers. Fitting the new motor wheel was also straightforward. Battery mount is velcro and the leads are colour coded. Fitting the pedal sensor was a challenge but this was down to the shape of the frame (Carrera crossfire 3). A quick search on YouTube showed me how to change kph to mph and how to enter the menu on the display. I haven't done a distance test yet but ad it's the Go+ it should be ample for my commute to work.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Customer service =good Price=good Delivery =good Easy to put together. Negative, not smooth from one gear to another.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“The kit was fairly easy to mount in the bike. The pedal sensor seems a bit flimsy especially the magnetic pickup. The directions for the “Air” kit wiring and hookups do not match the “Go” battery wires and connections. The wire management suggestions were no existent so I just used the included zip ties as needed. I do not know if they are all in the best place in the long run. My initial test run of less than a mile was successful and the kit had plenty of power on level 1. I think this is a good kit to try an e-bike experience to see if you like power biking.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“The order came with everything that was needed. I purchased the universal fit that attaches to the pedal. With a little engineering, we got it to work properly. I am very pleased with the product. I have a new desire to get out on my bike and take on bigger challenges now that I have the Swytch. I highly recommend this product. It took about 9 months from purchase to delivery. I live in the US. That is why I gave it 4 stars. It took longer to build and deliver than expected.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Plugged right into existing wiring for the original Swytch equipment. Long wiring harness gives tons of flexibility for where to install the battery.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“I choose the Swytch GO to avoid range anxiety which slightly counters my reason for choosing Swytch for pedal assist vs full throttle and go versions. Now that the build is complete it has me out on my bike more than I originally planned however there were bumps in the road. I only bring up the bumps to improve customers expectation while hoping the company can tighten their processes. 1. Delays. I fully understand that a Kickstarter can exceed the company's planning and occasional update emails help but elongate the process and can lead to customer concerns. The same for delayed delivery. I could have been using the entire summer vs just completing the build at the start of Autum. 2. Packing. There was clear care and concern in the development of the box and boxing however somewhere in the process the extended range battery was moved from its central side location in the box to on top of the new rim & motor. I don't find any damage however the wheel has a slight out of roundness. It's not unusual for new rims to need the spokes adjusted. Just would have felt better the opportunity for damage would be greatly reduced if the battery was in the correct position in the box. I do enjoy the way they used space in the box for all the components. 3. Brake components. It's great to see a company recognize that existing brake cables will most luckily be too short after installing the brake sensors however the cables I received were street bike which have smaller barrel ends. Mine was a mountain style bike with larger barrel ends. Luckily the local bike store had them readily available and the price was minimal. I don't fully remember the ordering process and if asked I could easily have selected the wrong option, but I think the company could focus on this point in the ordering process to accurately identify and support the build. 4. Parts. Another minor inconvenience however the manual states cable ties are included in the kit however mine had no cable ties. I purchase and installed but either get them in the box or update the manual. 5. Accessories. Part of my decision to choose Swytch was battery placement options. I really liked the ease of battery on the "AIR" and was not looking forward to continually installing and removing the "GO" battery (Power Pack) because of the Velcro. I imagine it will wear out over time. I was encouraged to see the metal battery mount accessory that attaches to the bottle rack screws however I'm disappointed to NOT see this offered in accessories. Even now a year later it's not listed as an available accessory. I believe if you include in promo video's, Manuals and show on website that it should be at least viewable in accessories.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Let me just get the bad out of the way: The battery life on the Air is pretty disappointing. I just commute to the school where I teach, which is only a couple of miles away, and my Swytch does fine with that round trip. But anything beyond— like running into town for an errand— is basically impossible. Admittedly, I live uphill from everything else, so my home ride is a long slog, but I still wish the battery could get me all the way home. I only keep it on power level 1, too, and I can't get all the way back. If you are going more than, say, 5 miles roundtrip, if there are any hills at all, get the Max upgrade or a dedicated e-bike. Or, I guess, Swytch now has that downtube version that probably goes further. I just wish the Air wasn't even an option, honestly, as it hardly even seems worth it. The good news is that this thing makes me ridiculously happy when I am within range. As others have reported, the installation can be a bit fiddly, but it's really nothing major and might take a few go-arounds to get. I really feel that A) the cost versus the cheapest e-bike is amazing, and B) the fact that I get to still use my beloved vintage '85 Stumpjumper (picture attached) far outweigh the effort it took to get everything installed properly. Commuting daily by bike has become an actual reality because of this thing— it was too easy before to be lazy, but now I look forward to the long uphill coming home every day. What I particularly love about this device is that it's NOT super high-powered. It's fairly inexpensive, well-built, and nice looking, and I feel like I'm still riding my bike....just on easy mode. If you have a cool bike you don't want to get rid of, don't WANT a low-power motorcycle, or just want to get into e-bikes without spending a ton, the Swytch is a great idea.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“I like the whole setting and capabilities, but I find a bit tricky to put the battery pack with the other bike cables lying around”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Installing yourself is easy peasy. A more elaborated explanation of the options possible would be a plus. Now that i have the basics installed, ordering the brake sensors is another thing to do... The battery lights are a waste of money though: the quality of the plastic construction is mediocre (broken at second use).”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Funciona a la perfección para mí. Me desplazo rápido y sin esfuerzo.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“So far so good. Even on the lowest setting, I barely have to pedal and this thing is going. It makes it so much easier to bike further. Materials came on time with everything needed. My reasons for knocking a star - the checkout process feels a bit nickel and dimey. So many things are add-ons. Then, after I paid, I got a bill weeks later for my local taxes. Not sure why that wasn't calculated at checkout. I also struggled with install. I wish I could have just paid someone to do it, but my local bike shop wouldn't because they're not certified. I punctured my tire while installing and had to pay to replace it, then apparently installed the pedal sensor backwards so the kit wasn't working at first, and a friend was finally able to help me troubleshoot. I'm now seeing some regular e-bikes for around the same pricing and people are asking me why I didn't just get a regular e-bike. I'm not sure...but too late now.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Easy to mount. Fantastic to drive! Our Daughter does easily 10 miles to school.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Greetings--this is a "review in progress," since my kit was delivered some time ago but I have not been home until this weekend to start assembling it. FWIW: For those (like me) without smart phones, QR codes are not the most welcome way to deliver instructions! I was able to borrow a friend's Iphone, but.... So far so good, apart from a question as to wheel size. I ordered a 27x 1.25, the size of my old front wheel and tyre. When, earlier today, my bike mechanic mounted a new tyre of that size, it popped off of the rim at less than 70 PSI. I noticed, too, that my old rim can fit snugly within the new one; it's almost as though I have a gravel-grinder wheel now, rather than the old skinny road one. We will try other tyres until one works--and if none do, I will let you know. All parts arrived in apparently intact condition, so thumbs up in this department. FedEx took their own sweet time about delivering, but both packages arrived in good order--all good! I will keep you posted about the wheel/tyre mystery and abut how the bike turns out. Thanks!”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Recommend buying the throttle, the pedal assist parts are small and plastic and seem flimsy. I did not want to risk pedal assist”

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Posted 9 months ago

“Very pleased with whole package, easy to install for absolutely anyone . Instruction manual covers everything completely.First ride out was as expected. Excellent kit and would be happy to recommend to all.”

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Posted 9 months ago

“The price was very good, and the performance is just what I needed to help with aging knees. Sales support is very responsive, prompt and correct. Engineering support is nonexistent.”

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Posted 9 months ago

Swytch Bike is rated 4.1 based on 1,658 reviews