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[ars] - Swytch DIY e-bike conversion kits: A very, very long-term review
(arstechnica.com)
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This is the best summary I could come up with:
You’re not evaluating or describing any one experience so much as telling somebody that it might save them money, that it could be a fun project, and that the end result can be a point of pride.
Some people will learn a lot more about rims, tires, and beads than they knew before or discover that their seemingly normal-looking front fork is quirky and find that the dropouts require some filing.
If you’re willing to dig into your bike just a bit, or you’ve got someone on the hook ready to do that for you, the Swytch kit is a good option to help with commutes, hills, or casual rides.
The process has improved since my experience—you now start off by telling Swytch your bike model, or by taking a photo, and then get back a compatibility report.
Swytch previously told me that this helped keep prices lower and allowed the company to offer a wider array of kits and options to customers.
The price of a Swytch kit depends on your range choice, wheel size, and accessories, but they generally run between $550 and $1,200, or even $1,500 with no pre-order sale.
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Sadly, the bot omitted the most interesting parts, of the authors experience with the conversion kits and whether they were satisfied with it.