July 27, 20241 yr Hi, Clive here. I fitted a Swytch kit to a Specialized Allez. The fitting was ok but I had to file the bottom of the fork to fit the front wheel. The bike works ok and the P5 setting is plenty to get me up the hills I encounter in North London. The "max" battery range is disappointing as I'm not confident it would last a ride from North London to the centre and back. I'm debating buying a second Max battery but the accessories are crazily expensive - so I'm contemplating selling the bike as is with its limitations and buying a bike with a much greater range - mine would be 30 miles with 30% being moderate hills (if you know Hampstead or Archway - then there).
July 27, 20241 yr Hi, Clive here. I fitted a Swytch kit to a Specialized Allez. The fitting was ok but I had to file the bottom of the fork to fit the front wheel. The bike works ok and the P5 setting is plenty to get me up the hills I encounter in North London. The "max" battery range is disappointing as I'm not confident it would last a ride from North London to the centre and back. I'm debating buying a second Max battery but the accessories are crazily expensive - so I'm contemplating selling the bike as is with its limitations and buying a bike with a much greater range - mine would be 30 miles with 30% being moderate hills (if you know Hampstead or Archway - then there). If you're any good at simple DIY, you can add a connector so that you can use any 36v battery you want. Undo some screws, drill a hole, cut two wires, solder on a two connectors job done.
July 27, 20241 yr If I were you I would just add bigger battery as Seneagle said. 15Ah or even 20Ah would make a massive difference. Cost around £200.
August 24, 20241 yr Hi, Clive here. I fitted a Swytch kit to a Specialized Allez. The fitting was ok but I had to file the bottom of the fork to fit the front wheel. The bike works ok and the P5 setting is plenty to get me up the hills I encounter in North London. The "max" battery range is disappointing as I'm not confident it would last a ride from North London to the centre and back. I'm debating buying a second Max battery but the accessories are crazily expensive - so I'm contemplating selling the bike as is with its limitations and buying a bike with a much greater range - mine would be 30 miles with 30% being moderate hills (if you know Hampstead or Archway - then there). https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166874946938
August 24, 20241 yr https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166874946938 This kit is only for the older Switch GEN2 kit though, so would not be suitable for the newer model.
August 24, 20241 yr This kit is only for the older Switch GEN2 kit though, so would not be suitable for the newer model. Probably also adaptable for the even earlier Swytch Model 1 (with the LCD display). Much more professional looking than the 'bodge' I did with a Mk 1 case.
August 24, 20241 yr Thanks for the complimentary observation! As I don't have a model 1, I can't verify, but I guess if the connector block is the same and the LED/switch pad, controller and wiring occupies the same volume, then it would work just as well. I'd be happy to send one FOC to someone with a model 1 to review/try, provided they could take photos.
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