We can’t stress enough how critical it is to choose the right-sized bike. Well-fitted bikes provide the most comfort and can make the difference between falling in love with cycling and simply struggling through mundane rides. Below, we offer suggestions based on your height, including one bike made specifically for tall riders. With a 250-watt pedal assist Hub motor, this bike can tackle almost any urban terrain with ease. Plus, the motor requires little to no maintenance, giving you a hassle-free riding experience.
Featuring a down-tube integrated battery, this bike is stable and neat. The 288 Wh battery runs for up to 35 miles on a single charge. For that ride, just getting the feel of the bike, I headed for a local paved rail-trail. The bike offers a seven-speed gear range, with a derailleur and double-trigger shifter from Microshift.
On slow steep hills or trails a lower gear with a bit of assist keeps you moving. The lowest gear is a nice big ring in the back for helping on those hills. Over the past several months I’ve been testing ebikes from a wide range of categories, from cheap, folding options to luxurious mountain bikes and plenty of ebikes in between. Falling somewhere in the upper part of “in-between” is the Priority Current. At a few hundred bucks upward of $3,000, it’s certainly not spendthrift but it’s also not among the more unattainably priced ebikes.
The throttle kept the bike moving, but as I neared the summit, the speed became so slow that I would have fallen over had I not started pedaling. That struck me as about right, for as I said before, I wasn’t looking for a free ride. I live in Southeastern Ohio, amid the Appalachian foothills, so most of the bike rides in my area are hilly. Thus, for my next ride, I first headed for a local cemetery that sprawls over the top of a high hill and is accessed by a steep road. In fact, the graveyard provides a favorite vantage point for photographers wanting a shot of our town. The bike also has a throttle, meaning that when I engaged it, the bike rolled without being pedaled.
These step-through frames are as comfortable as ever, with a host of features to make your first-ever e-bike ride as smooth as possible. I recently had the opportunity to take a closer look at the Schwinn Ridgewood electric bike, and I must say, I’m impressed. With its powerful performance and lightweight yet durable design, the Ridgewood is a great option for both city commuting and trail riding.
Check out Gotrax Eclipse Ultra Electric Scooter for $750, with clipping of the on-page $100 off coupon. And for those of the younger persuasion, check out our coverage of more kid-friendly scooters. Schwinn schwinn beach cruiser are now in their second generation of ebikes with the Marshall, Coston CE and DX. I think the battery built into the bottom tube looks cool. Most ebikes just have a big battery hanging off the bottom tube.
When I first started riding electric Schwinns, I was largely limited to cruiser e-bikes. But with several new commuter-specific e-bikes like the Schwinn Coston CE that I recently tested, this household bicycle name is making a big move on the wider e-bike market. Electrify your off-road adventures with a Schwinn electric mountain bike.
Climbing a hill at the lowest gear setting available, without battery power. The included kickstand is also nice because it mounts near the back wheel so it doesn’t get in the way when you need to back the bike up while the kickstand is down. Anyone who has tried to back up a bike while the pedals are locked with the kickstand will appreciate what I’m talking about.