


#Bike multi tool with torque wrench install#
Install the front wheel: Remove your front wheel, let the air out of the tube/tire, and then remove the tire from your wheel.Install the selected shims and then tighten the 4 bolts evenly until the mount is secure. Install the handlebar mount: This mounts on both sides of your stem, and you’ll need to use a pair of the included shims on each side to match the diameter of your handlebar to the diameter of the mount clamps.This can be as quick as 20-30 minutes or take much longer depending on how particular you are with cable routing and dialing things in. It’s very similar to Swytch’s 1st Gen version. Keep in mind that your bike will still function as a non-powered bike if you choose not to turn on the system or happen to deplete the battery, so lighter may be better in that regard. The Max Pack is about 10mm thicker, 10mm wider and 400g heavier with a higher price tag. Options are the Air 15k (9.3 miles) or Max 30k (18.6 miles). A translation between inch and ETRTO sizing and a tire example are shown here.Īs for the Power Pack, the decision to make will be how much range you would like to get between charges.

It’s a group that was founded to help make sure pneumatic tires and rims remained compatible. Being from the UK, Swytch uses the ETRTO system which stands for European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation. If you don’t know the wheel size of your bicycle, you can find it on the sidewall of the tire. There are really only two key variables wheel size and power pack size. Lastly, the handlebar display provides speed info and lets you adjust assist levels on the fly with handy thumb buttons all in a small compact package that doesn’t scream e-bike.īefore you can install the Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit, you need to order a kit with the correct parts for your particular bicycle. The PAS system helps the system know how fast you are pedaling by measuring how fast 12 equally spaced magnets pass a static sensor relaying that info up to the motor controller to vary the assist level. The Power Pack is available in the 15k range Air or the 30k range Max. Unlike traditional e-bikes, this battery mounts in a second and removes just as quickly making security and charging a breeze. The most visible components are the Power Pack and its handlebar mount. (Note the wheel swap means actual added weight will be less) Design and featuresĮ-bikes can seem quite complicated, but Swytch has done a lot to keep things easy with minimal parts. Kit Weight – 4.85lbs (2.2kg) or 5.7lbs (2.6kg) for Air and Max respectively. Power Pack – 36v Lithium Ion Battery (2 sizes – Air 98Wh (15k range) and Max 180Wh (30k range)Ĭontroller – Sine-Wave controller built into the handlebar mountĭisplay – Low-profile display with controls for on/off and assist levelsĭimensions – Air Power Pack (25 x 100 x 212mm and 700g) | Max Power Pack (36 x 100 x 228mm and 1100g) Hub Motor Front Wheel – 250W geared, 40nm torque, motor-hub pre-laced into one of 16 rim sizes (from 16″ to 29″) Canvas Tool Bag including crescent wrench, hex keys tool, snips and a tire pump.Crank-mounted 12-magnet cadence ring and fitments.The Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit comes well packaged ensuring that all components arrive intact. For any of you that prefer videos, here’s a quick overview that shows the bike in action and a lot of what you’ll want to know.
