The Swytch Air kit is a unique new product that essentially creates retrofit e-bike sets that are able to be simply bolted onto existing bicycles. This way, it creates a new electric purpose to the design, and to do so, users start off by replacing the front wheel with a new one.
This new wheel has a 250W electric motor built in and it comes with a pedal sensor, controller, and battery -- the switch kit is about $550 before tax. To purchase one, there are a few steps that need to be taken before heading down to the store. The company will need to know the size of the existing bike and its wheels including specific measurements of the front forks, the size of the gap of the wheels, and more.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Retrofit E-bike Kits
- The Swytch Air Kit demonstrates the potential for retrofitting existing bikes with electric capabilities.
- Electric Bike Accessories
- As e-bike popularity grows, there will likely be a demand for accessories that enhance their capabilities, like the Swytch Air Kit.
- DIY E-bike Conversions
- Consumers may be interested in converting their own bikes to e-bikes using retrofit kits like the Swytch Air Kit as a cost-effective alternative to buying a new e-bike.
Who This Affects Most
- Bicycle Retailers
- Bicycle retailers could carry retrofit e-bike kits as a lower-cost option for consumers who want an e-bike.
- Electric Bike Manufacturers
- Electric bike manufacturers could explore retrofit e-bike kits as a way to reach a wider audience of consumers who may not want to purchase a new e-bike.
- Energy Storage Companies
- Energy storage companies could partner with retrofit e-bike kit manufacturers to produce affordable and efficient battery solutions for electric bikes.
