Riders of all ability levels and all shapes and sizes can pretty easily determine the best e-bike for them with just a few minutes of reading and research. That being said, the small-ish 250W motor isn’t going to be a powerhouse on hills. The bike accelerates fine on flat ground, but you’ll definitely need to add some leg assist if you’re going to be climbing tall hills. Speaking of which, check out my video below to see the bike’s performance and features in action, including those cool frame lights. Schwinn e-bikes are available for purchase right here on the Schwinn website!
Uphill, however, we definitely expended a significantly higher amount of energy with our toothpick-like legs. On flat roads, shifting gears will allow you to put more or less effort into your ride as you please, allowing for a lot of levity in the experience. We didn’t clock our speeds, but the bike can supposedly top about 15 miles per hour on flat ground with the pedal-assist on, and that sounds about right to us. Choose your level of assist on the easy to use 3-button control pad, and the pedal assist motor will provide boost as you pedal allowing you to enjoy longer rides and hills. The thumb shifter allows you to adapt the 7-speed drivetrain to the terrain.
The 250 watt motor can’t push much up bigger hills but it’s a lovely help when you’re pedalling. I spend most of my time on dirt roads in assist level 2 in 2nd or 3rd gear. For the big hills it was a quick shift to the nice, easy first gear. Schwinn offers a mid-range hybrid electric bike in the Coston CE, with components, features, and capabilities in between the Marshall and the Coston DX.
Let us know about your thoughts and send us pictures of the bike. Bicycle Guider was founded in 2015 as a free resource of firsthand bicycle tests and reviews, guides, how-to’s, and other types of cycling-related mongoose excursion topics. We’re going to tell you all the similarities and differences between the four Schwinn e-bikes, so stay tuned. The front wheel can be easily removed for transport or storage.
A tough, well-balanced, affordably priced, single-speed electric bike from a well established brand, available in three frame sizes for improved fit, sporty forward-leaning geometry. No suspension elements but the fork is steel which provides some vibration dampening properties and…… Schwinn produces excellent entry-level bikes for the standard e-bike newbie. Most of their e-bikes are affordable, especially compared to leading competitors, giving you an excellent opportunity to get into the industry without a ton of investment. At the very top of the schwinn mountain bicycles range is the Coston DX.
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Schwinn is another popular bike brand with plenty of e-bikes worth checking out. The Coston CE boasts speeds up to 20 mph and a range of up to 35 miles on a single charge. It will still set you back $1,100, but it includes head and taillights, full coverage fenders, integrated LED lights on the battery and a rear rack for carrying extra cargo.
A 7-speed transmission from Microshift also adds to the commuter street-cred, giving those in hilly areas the ability to run through the gears on hills. It looks just odd enough for drivers to take a second look in a “what the heck is that thing? A second look is invaluable as a rider, where we’d often even be grateful for a first look from drivers. It’s basically the Goldilocks option, offering enough performance and functionality for everyday commuters without pushing the price too high.
By using the 7-speed drivetrain you will be able to get the most out of your motor and battery. Explore the exciting world of eBikes with a stylish urban ride that’s perfect for your on-the-go lifestyle. The 700c Men’s Monroe 350 urban electric bike has a 350-watt hub-drive motor with a thumbpad controller on the handlebar. With an LED display showing battery life and assistance level, you can use the thumbpad to completely control your ride.