A:AnswerIt’s like pushing a pickup truck by hand. I’m used to skinny tire touring bikes without a motor and on flat ground they use less of my energy than this fat tire with a motor(the motor kind of just offsets the wheel resistance and bike weight and let’s you occasionally throttle for fun)…where this bike really shines is ironically not on long flat ground rides as you will have to constantly pedal with assist on(draining both you and the battery), but in a hilly commute it is absolutely perfect. You use pedal assist up the hill to fly up hill with little/no leg effort then just cruise down, occasionally using throttle only to speed through flat spots..it is an AMAZING bike for this. I average 20-25 miles a ride everyday and the flat greenway trip I took on this wore me slam out way more than my daily hilly commute because I was constantly fighting the tires and weight on flat ground, with motor assist and even occasional throttle I couldn’t keep up with the non motorized gravel bike riders. I’ve ridden a couple miles with battery off just to have enough juice to get back home and it was insanely sluggish and tiresome. For short trips under 13 miles you will have no trouble(plenty of battery for this)..for hilly trips up to 25 miles it’s great if you do it right(battery up hill, gravity down)…but be very warned on long flat trips you will be pedaling the entire time and needing battery simultaneously because of the tire resistance(only enough battery for 25 miles if you pedal the ENTIRE time with setting on level one, no idea where they got 37 mile range unless they tested on an 80lb person)..would be better if it was geared to go faster to keep momentum going on flat ground as pedaling only is so sluggish it would be nice to keep speed and momentum up to counteract the high rolling resistance
A:AnswerThe keys lock and unlock the battery to the bike frame. For ultimate safety however, we always recommend a bike lock when leaving your ride in public places.
A:Answer260 max weight. And dont store battery attached to bike outside all tho swft doesnt advise keeping it outside in the elements . and minor asssembly required sorry. Might want help from someone to put pedsls and handlebar on if youre not comferable doing it. Tooks come with it.
A:AnswerHi, thanks for your interest in SWFT. Power assist and pedal assist are interchangeable terms that refer to the levels electric power used to assist pedaling whereas the throttle is a mechanism that powers the motor with a twist on the handlebar and adjusts according to how much you twist. In addition to pedal assist, all SWFT e-bikes feature a throttle which you can use in tandem with the pedal-assist, or on its own without pedaling.
A:AnswerHi there! We're really excited to hear that you're loving the ZIP. The motor on the ZIP is a 500W motor and is designed and assembled and tested for safety at this rating. We're always evolving and expanding our line and we will have a few new surprises next year of some models that might pique your interest! Don't forget that you can ride your ZIP as a standard 6-speed fat tire bike. You enjoy your ride in multiple ways with or without the throttle and stay active! Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
A:AnswerI put saddle bags on with no problem, just make sure they are meant for 6.5”-7” wide rack and add some cutting boards to inside to keep them from hitting tires. I ride 20-25 miles a day with this setup with no problem at all
A:AnswerHey there! You can view the instruction manual online, here: https://support.rideswft.com/hc/en-us/articles/8435656058260-Downloadable-Manuals
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A:AnswerYes! With 6 speeds, high-performance fat tires, and responsive suspension for shock-absorption, the ZIP makes for an ultra-smooth ride on a range of terrains including mud, sand and rocky terrain.
A:AnswerThe throttle allows you to activate the motor with or without pedaling. Locate the throttle mechanism and gently twist clockwise to become acquainted with the motor power release. Turn further clockwise to increase power until you reach a comfortable speed.
