The Shimano Tourney shifter, mechanical disc brakes, and plushy spring saddle is enough for me. Schwinn EC1 electric bike comes with the mechanical disc brakes that stay cleaner and most importantly – allows you to stop the bike faster – less maintenance is required. When you mount the motor by the pedals , the motor has the use of the gears on the rear wheel. You would have to give up some of the top speed to gain some hill-climbing ability , but at least on a mid drive you have that as an option. The controller on this bike has several pedal assist levels and an assisted speed limit of 20mph. If you're considering an electric bike, or any bike for that matter, we'd recommend taking it for a test drive first. Converts round 3-prong XLR plug into a 3-port VIA plug. When buying a bike, it's important the one you purchase fits you correctly. Making sure this is the case might mean visiting a local bike shop that carries it and either giving it a test ride or just seeing which size is right for your height. We recommend looking into not only a brand's testing options but also its return policy, as you want to make sure it's also eligible to be sent back should it not fit. The way I viewed it was that I ride bikes for exercise, so why would I ride one that does most the work for me? Even the term e-bike sounded gimmicky enough for me to want nothing to do with them — it's like how everything these days comes with the label of smart. The bike comes in the blue color above, as well as in a metallic silver and a bright magenta. As far as range goes, Schwinn claims up to 45 miles for the Coston DX and 35 miles for the other cheaper variations and models. I can go 45 miles fairly easily on my 36-volt 350 watt mid-drive ebike, but that’s with minimal pedal assistance and sometimes not using the motor at all on flat ground. Ease of riding at higher speeds without battery assistance. The hidden 36 Volt Lithium Ion cell, 374 watt hour internal battery will keep you riding for longer. A 7 speed, rear cog mounted on a 36 volt, 250 watt brushless hub means that you have all of the gears and power you need to tackle anything on your daily commute. I support the E-Bike Act, BUT now people are putting off their plans to buy an eBike until it is in effect. As an eBike dealer I have seen my business drop suddenly with cancelled or postponed orders. As a dealer who sells mostly eBikes made in democratic countries , it also hurts to know that most of the money will go for bikes made in communist China. I will survive this downturn and will thrive when the tax credit passes, but come on Congress, get off. Your butts and pass something instead of just talking about it. Brittle, as if they might break if they were to make contact with anything other than your feet, and the “comfort-ribbed” BMX grips, ironically, provide little in the way of comfort. The bike should have an estimated range of 18 miles without pedalling. Illinois born Schwinn has been a brand long correlated with manufacturing quality bikes. They have been the preeminent producer of all bikes in the US for much of the 20th century. Presently, most of their bike models are fabricated in Taiwan, ... Putting the Marshall together takes about 30 minutes and isn’t difficult. It might take you a bit longer if you aren’t familiar with ebikes. The middle power/enter button turns the bike on while holding it. The battery has to be on before turning the bike on which got me the first time I tried. The Coston DX still offers the same top speed as the other bikes in the line, pegging the needle at 20 mph (32 km/h). This bike is extremely lightweight — just over 26 pounds — and allows you to track your ride via a dedicated app. The Neo 2 is made of high-quality Shimano parts and is designed for road riding. The battery lasts up to 75 kilometers and charges within hours. For experts, this model perfectly captures what you’ll get for a higher price tag. When shopping for an electric bike, consider what you want to use it for. If you live somewhere flat or plan to ride mostly for short stretches on city streets, a commuter e-bike would work best for you — that’s typically a class 1 electric bike. Bikes come with an automatic gear-shifting system and disc brakes — the brand also promises “puncture-resistant” tires. A key feature of the S3 is the theft defense system — you can track your bike’s location or set off an alarm from your smartphone via Vanmoof’s app, which also tracks ride data. The battery has a range of 37 to 93 miles, about on par with other models. The gear shift for the rear hub is integrated with the right handlebar grip. The control unit is easy to use, with thumb buttons to activate the electrical system and change the amount of assistance from the electric motor.