Swytch, which has been releasing conversion kits to turn regular bikes into electric bikes for years, has announced the “ultimate affordable electric bike (which is also a really great bike).” The Go eBike is equipped with the company’s latest hub motor and long-range battery combination.
“One of the main reasons our customers love the Swytch Bike is that it retains the feel and ride of the original bike. “You can keep the bike with you, unlike most low-cost e-bikes on the market that weigh more than 45 pounds and are not comfortable to ride,” said CTO and co-founder Dmytro Kroma.
“We set out to develop a high-quality, lightweight bike that is perfect for riding without power, but with the added assistance of the Swytch system, it’s also very affordable. You can get bikes and e-bikes for the price.”
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There’s not a lot going on at this point, but promotional shots show a mid-step aluminum frame with a mounting system for a long-range Go battery pack on the downtube. It looks like this won’t be the recently announced Max+, but rather a 370-Wh Go++ with up to 60 miles (96.5 km) of pedal-assist range on a five-hour charge.
This setup can also accommodate the 20-mile entry-level Go version of PAS and the 40-mile Go+ version. No matter which flavor ultimately powers the Go eBike, the battery pack is removable and lockable.
Current conversion kits include a front wheel with a built-in motor, but Swytch recently announced the addition of a rear hub version. The brand’s first fully electric bike takes shape as a 250W rear hub motor that spins in this new flavor and allows pedal assistance up to 20mph (though limited to 25km/h in some regions) ).
Details are being kept under wraps at this time, but the term “lightweight” is mentioned several times in promotional materials. And if you want to go old school by removing the battery, you should be able to get an even lighter ride with the power off. Whether you’re commuting with the help of a motor or not, this bike is equipped with a 7-speed Shimano gearset, wide road tires, and hydraulic brakes.
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Swytch aims to build the Go eBike to be compliant with EN15194 and UL 2271 safety standards, but a mid-2025 launch date may be delayed until people show enough interest in the company’s upcoming Crowdcube fundraising efforts. It depends on
If there’s enough buzz (and money), Swytch plans to have a suggested retail price of $1,200 in the US and £999 in the UK, “making it one of the most competitively priced e-bikes on the market.” That’s what it means. Details will be announced later.
Source: Switch
