Universal Swytch eBike Kit Reviews

4.8 Rating 343 Reviews
Stevie Smallwood
Verified Reviewer
Swytch Bike has changed my life. I fitted it within a couple of hours (ok, ok, I had the brake sensors fitted by my local bike shop) and was out that day. Since then, I’ve easily made back the cost of the kit from saved tube fares and had hours of fun out and about on my bike. Uphill is the new downhill... and my teeth are cold from all the smiling I’m doing as I whizz about. The battery recharges quickly, the kit has weathered fine on my bike and the support team have been awesome with any small issues that are inevitable with the first waves of a product like this. Thank you, Swytch Bike, for saving me money, giving me so much fun and unlocking parts of London (and beyond) I previously steered clear of!
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Posted 4 years ago
David Backler
Verified Reviewer
Great kit. For me it was easy to fit, I did have to modify the Pedal Assist Sensor by cutting off the bracket from the back to get it to fit because of the size and shape of the down tube on my bike, but it was easy to do. After fitting the kit it worked first time. Hills and head winds are now no problem on my commute.
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Posted 4 years ago
Andrew Mabey
Verified Reviewer
I ride an Electra beach cruiser and have a huge hill as part of my commute. I didn't want to have to change my bike but pushing it up the hill every day was getting annoying. Then along came Swytch! The motor is powerful enough to get me up the hill, and the battery bag is subtle enough that it just looks like a regular bag on the handlebars. Nothing is taken away from the style of the bike, and nobody realises that it is an e-bike until I breeze past them on the hill!
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Posted 4 years ago
DouglasGreig
Verified Reviewer
As a part time Deliveroo rider, I've put this thing through the mill and it has never let me down. It's helped my girlfriend enjoy cycling more and given her more confidence on the road.
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Posted 4 years ago
Peter Norton
Verified Reviewer
Very very good!
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Posted 4 years ago
Peter Norton
Verified Reviewer
Hi Lenny, The email came up with the same format as an answer to a request for support, with a list of links and solutions to problems. No problem...here is our review for the Swytch super backer status! Swytch 700c 50 mile kit We have had our Marin San Rafael hybrid bikes for about six years at our house in France. However, due to the pretty difficult hills around there, we had hardly used them. The conversion kit appeared to provide a really good solution, to using existing good bikes, with little wear and tear, without going down the ‘another new bike’ scenario! We had read a few reviews and seen some information on the net regarding the kits...but in the end we took a chance when we bought the two conversion kits. However, we have not been disappointed in any way at all! Great things 1. The kits arrived post free to our house in France. 2. Customer service re. a change of delivery address was good. 3. We took our time fitting the kits, and in all it took about 1.5 hours for both bikes. I had seen some reviews that suggested using sugru as an adhesive for the sensor, and had bought some in anticipation. That was a good thing, as it was needed for our conversion. The adhesive has been excellent. Adapting the sensor was easy. The whole conversion was without problems. 4. The power is easily adjusted, and in conjunction with gear changes, optimises the power available. 5. When we did have a minor problem, we had good support, and the issue was resolved very quickly. 6. We have cycled quite a bit since converting our bikes, and the power is delivered efficiently when you need it. This has included category 4 climbs. 7. The bikes don’t look like they are running on electric power! 8. The overall weight of the bike is considerably less than a pure electric bike. 9. Easy to fit. 10. Magic carpet experience. We would recommend it to anyone who wants Ann exsisting bike electrified
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Posted 4 years ago
Peter Norton
Verified Reviewer
Hi Lenny, The email came up with the same format as an answer to a request for support, with a list of links and solutions to problems. No problem...here is our review for the Swytch super backer status! Swytch 700c 50 mile kit We have had our Marin San Rafael hybrid bikes for about six years at our house in France. However, due to the pretty difficult hills around there, we had hardly used them. The conversion kit appeared to provide a really good solution, to using existing good bikes, with little wear and tear, without going down the ‘another new bike’ scenario! We had read a few reviews and seen some information on the net regarding the kits...but in the end we took a chance when we bought the two conversion kits. However, we have not been disappointed in any way at all! Great things 1. The kits arrived post free to our house in France. 2. Customer service re. a change of delivery address was good. 3. We took our time fitting the kits, and in all it took about 1.5 hours for both bikes. I had seen some reviews that suggested using sugru as an adhesive for the sensor, and had bought some in anticipation. That was a good thing, as it was needed for our conversion. The adhesive has been excellent. Adapting the sensor was easy. The whole conversion was without problems. 4. The power is easily adjusted, and in conjunction with gear changes, optimises the power available. 5. When we did have a minor problem, we had good support, and the issue was resolved very quickly. 6. We have cycled quite a bit since converting our bikes, and the power is delivered efficiently when you need it. This has included category 4 climbs. 7. The bikes don’t look like they are running on electric power! 8. The overall weight of the bike is considerably less than a pure electric bike. 9. Easy to fit. 10. Magic carpet experience. We would recommend it to anyone who wants Ann exsisting bike electrified
Helpful Report
Posted 4 years ago
Peter Norton
Verified Reviewer
Hi Lenny, The email came up with the same format as an answer to a request for support, with a list of links and solutions to problems. No problem...here is our review for the Swytch super backer status! Swytch 700c 50 mile kit We have had our Marin San Rafael hybrid bikes for about six years at our house in France. However, due to the pretty difficult hills around there, we had hardly used them. The conversion kit appeared to provide a really good solution, to using existing good bikes, with little wear and tear, without going down the ‘another new bike’ scenario! We had read a few reviews and seen some information on the net regarding the kits...but in the end we took a chance when we bought the two conversion kits. However, we have not been disappointed in any way at all! Great things 1. The kits arrived post free to our house in France. 2. Customer service re. a change of delivery address was good. 3. We took our time fitting the kits, and in all it took about 1.5 hours for both bikes. I had seen some reviews that suggested using sugru as an adhesive for the sensor, and had bought some in anticipation. That was a good thing, as it was needed for our conversion. The adhesive has been excellent. Adapting the sensor was easy. The whole conversion was without problems. 4. The power is easily adjusted, and in conjunction with gear changes, optimises the power available. 5. When we did have a minor problem, we had good support, and the issue was resolved very quickly. 6. We have cycled quite a bit since converting our bikes, and the power is delivered efficiently when you need it. This has included category 4 climbs. 7. The bikes don’t look like they are running on electric power! 8. The overall weight of the bike is considerably less than a pure electric bike. 9. Easy to fit. 10. Magic carpet experience. We would recommend it to anyone who wants Ann exsisting bike electrified
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Posted 4 years ago