The company’s most renowned for its Stingray model in the 1950s and for being one of the first to design a BMX style bike and build a team around those bikes. It has a dual-sport aluminum frame, which means that it is strong enough to hand off-road terrain. There are also strikes of light blue on the top tube and down tube, and also on the seat and battery that is mounted on the down tube. The integrated 36V battery sits on the down tube of the frame. Right hand side brake lever for the Schwinn® IZIP electric bicycle. Left hand side brake lever with brake switch and cord for the Schwinn® IZIP electric bicycle. 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. Of the Schwinn electric bicycles, the Marshall is the cheapest model they sell. However, the bike doesn’t sacrifice much compared to the other models, it just has a slightly smaller battery and overall range. This design along with shock-absorbent tires and mechanical disc brakes make the Mendocino a very comfortable and controlled ride. The aluminum frame, along with the upward curved handlebars, creates an upright sitting position. If you need additional recommendations, our guide to the best electric bikes has you covered. The Shimano Altus component group seven speeds is enough for reaching up to 20 mph with this electric bike. Besides, this e-bike has a chain guide that protects your pants from getting ripped off with the chain. 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. If you're having trouble going up a hill, just increase the assistance to maintain your speed. The 288 Wh battery is integrated into the downtube of the bike. Schwinn says you can get 35 miles of range, though that sounds like the pedal assist-only range. And with a step-through-ish frame courtesy of the medium height top tube, this is one e-bike that can be a classy ride for that special man orwoman in your life. Make sure your little one has their helmet and their passport, as this electric bike will transport them to Europe with its mod style. Bikes, but now also equipped with batteries and mid-motors. Finally, the position of the plug connector for the battery pack means it can only be recharged when taken off the bike. It would be more convenient if it could be left in position on the bike and plugged in.