Biktrix Swift - 1000W, torque sensor, easy-step, 21ah battery

[roshan]

Just launched the Biktrix Swift. Powered by a 1000W MXUS rear hub motor, this bike is a little beast. The torque sensor works smooth and the acceleration is impeccable!

https://www.biktrix.ca/products/swift https://www.biktrix.com/products/swift

Swift Step-Thru

The Swift is the ultimate combination of speed, comfort, and control. The upright riding position is tailored to provide superior visibility and control for city riding. The Swift’s hub-motor makes this eBike simple and reliable, requiring relatively little maintenance. If you are looking for an...

www.biktrix.com

 

[CrossfitCommute]

Has anyone received or reviewed this bike yet??
This seems perfect fro my commute..

 

[roshan]

Has anyone received or reviewed this bike yet??
This seems perfect fro my commute..

Too new for a review yet but we'll have a lot of independent reviews coming in Spring. So far, we've sold a bunch of these and customers love them.

 

[Ebiker01]

But that’s not legal with a 1kw motor...

If you sign a contract and put 2k in an escrow account in case in the future they invent technology to detect this illegal ebike’s and confiscate them...
Then can buy .

 

[Feliz]

It's perfectly legal off road! Like your going to buy one......
Why don't you stick to something you know, or maybe take some English lessons.

 

[Johnny]

Nice bike, I like the fact that you included a torque sensor, is it on the bottom bracket?

One question, do you mind telling why the price difference between low and high capacity packs is unproportionally high($ 850 for a 21ah pack which is less than twice the capacity of 12ah battery that you sell for $300)?

Nice bike and nice price, good luck.

 

[roshan]

But that’s not legal with a 1kw motor...

If you sign a contract and put 2k in an escrow account in case in the future they invent technology to detect this illegal ebike’s and confiscate them...
Then can buy .

It takes 10 seconds to switch between 500W, 750W or 1000W modes.

 

[roshan]

Nice bike, I like the fact that you included a torque sensor, is it on the bottom bracket?

One question, do you mind telling why the price difference between low and high capacity packs is unproportionally high($ 850 for a 21ah pack which is less than twice the capacity of 12ah battery that you sell for $300)?

Nice bike and nice price, good luck.

The smaller batteries are on special at this time.

 

[ElevenAD]

But that’s not legal with a 1kw motor...

If you sign a contract and put 2k in an escrow account in case in the future they invent technology to detect this illegal ebike’s and confiscate them...
Then can buy .

2k in an escrow account? Super futuristic E-motor detectors? lmao, what are you going on about? just go into setting and adjust the power/speed level.

 

[kat89]

Too new for a review yet but we'll have a lot of independent reviews coming in Spring. So far, we've sold a bunch of these and customers love them.

I love mine! I commute 22km on it every day in Toronto, been great so far. The throttle takes a bit getting used to, for me anyway. Very smooth nice ride, I was really surprised. Wish the front light was brighter, but obviously that's easy to solve.

 

[Deafcat]

Thinking I will buy one of these for my girlfriend come Spring, lots of power, great components for the price, super reliable config!

 

[Sharkbait]

How does the mxus motor compare to bafang? Not familiar with this? Thx. Specs seem perfect tho.

 

[ElevenAD]

How does the mxus motor compare to bafang? Not familiar with this? Thx. Specs seem perfect tho.

i know MXUS has been around longer than Bafang, people seem to like their motors, very smooth and powerful.

 

[Sharkbait]

Looks like a nice bike, but why the choice of 26" wheels? Especially for a commuter. They're starting to be used less and less. It may limit tire choices.

I would have thought 700c would be the logical choice for a commuting bike.

Good point.

 

[roshan]

Good point.

Our test group liked the 26" better as it fit more people properly. There is also no lack of tires in 26"

 

[Sharkbait]

Actually after riding some out there i prefer the 26 myself ...with the weight of the bike on the streets i like control of lower center of gravity. I found the 700cc to be too aggressive of a ride for me. Has its place of course but, for city i like the 26 schwalbes with a little extra wideness. Very stable.

 

[cahostetler]

It takes 10 seconds to switch between 500W, 750W or 1000W modes.

Roshan, what does that mean? How is that accomplished?

 

[roshan]

Roshan, what does that mean? How is that accomplished?

Settings are available on the display. Shoot us an email at [email protected]
We'll show you how!

 

[ADKdadro4]

Our test group liked the 26" better as it fit more people properly. There is also no lack of tires in 26"

I think the 26 is just fine and allows for tons of flexibility for tire choice Looks like a great new platform that combines torque sensor with rear geared hub -- but >> I know designers have to make difficult choices in order to be able to offer a bike this nice at such a good price -- but is that set up with a suspension fork without lockout and preload? Just curious , Do you plan on offering more choice there like you do with some of your other bikes? As a consumer I really like what you guys have done with some of your other models like the juggernaut in that customers have more choice to configure with different wheel-sets, batteries, forks, and brakes setup at purchase time. awesome stuff!

On this specific model for example that rather large front chainring accompanied with 11-32 in the back would make it pretty difficult to get appropriate cadence for real hills and the lack of a lockout or adjustable fork for heavier riders is also sometimes less than ideal.

 

[Edge]

I'd rather have 700 mm tires on the Swift. A commuter bike should have larger wheels to cover more distance but that's just me.