In fact, neither does the road-style saddle, which isn’t much of a respite on longer rides. You’ll want to budget $50 for a saddle upgrade if you buy the Monroe. Both achieve similar speeds — but it’s plenty fast for your everyday cyclist. Leisurely cruising by at 20 mph is enough to make even the most seasoned commuters feel sluggish. As we are a small company, we need your help with customer support. We encourage you to search online and only email us if you think that you can't get an answer of your question from anywhere else. Tailwind is a very apt name for this bike, as the motor gives a palpable assist when it kicks in. Because of the way the motor engages, after about five seconds of pedaling, the electric assist can come on unexpectedly, at least the first few times you ride this bike. After a while you get used to the timing of the assist. But the motor doesn't have nearly enough power to pull the bike along by itself, and you will find you are getting some exercise while riding it. If you're on the cusp between sizes, I'd go with the smaller option. You no longer have digital access to ratings and reviews. AccelerationHow quickly a bike can reach its top speed. The Schwinn Wanderlust is part of the Electric Bikes test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Electric Bikes models like the Wanderlust are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Throttle-riding will presumably eat into the range more quickly. Class 2 electric bikes are throttle-assisted and offer a maximum speed of 20 mph. But while the Schwinn EC1 isn’t a fancy cruiser, it is a comfortable and pleasurable ride. My opinion – The local bike shop can handle the repair and maintenance of a Schwinn EC1 Electric Bike. The frame is Aluminum Alloy in a step-through model and internal cabling. I realized I wasn’t fully covered under my other types of insurance. Right from kids’ bikes to the Le Tour de France legacy, Schwinn offers a comprehensive range of bicycles to suit the needs, preferences and budget of the riders all over the world. All three of the new Schwinn ebike models have step-thru and standover versions, 20mph speed limit and 250-watt brushless geared hub drive motor. If you’re an avid rider looking for an electric upgrade, this class 3 model may be worth the high price tag. A small, easy to use console is on the left side of the handlebar. It’s got 3 buttons, up down and a power/enter button in the middle. The battery fits inside the bottom tube of the bike which gives it a sleek look. The greatest advantage of a hub-drive motor is that it has been placed away from the bike’s pedal drive system. As a result, the motor does not exert pressure on the bike’s chain and shifters. Hub-drive motors are located at the center of the bicycle wheel, which ensures that they only require minimal to no maintenance. As you cycle, you can thus choose the level of assistance you need depending on how much you want to pedal or the terrain you are cycling on. Wiring harness for the Schwinn® IZIP electric bicycle battery pack. Battery charger adaptor for the Schwinn® IZIP folding electric bike.