It’s powered by a generator from the rear wheel. I’m not really sure what it’s point is since it’s not very useful at night, but it does have a front light. Surprisingly few websites seem to have actually gotten around to riding the thing when it came out. Your sales taxes will be calculated at check-out and vary per state. Meanwhile it is possible that you don't see any sales taxes applied to your purchase. I really do like this controller for the shifting. This bike comes equipped with front, rear, and bottom lights. The front and rear lights are attached to the fenders while the bottom lights are part of the battery itself. Select models feature a throttle, which makes it easy to get going from a stop. The left brake lever controls the front brakes and the right the rear, as is standard. On the left bar, there’s the controller for the motor. It has a basic on/off toggle, a battery level indicator, and a power mode button that toggles between low, medium, and high. Easily adapt to your terrain – hills, flat areas, and everything in between – with just a twist. Over the years, Schwinn has empowered millions of people, earning a special place in the hearts and minds of generations of riders. We have spent over a century building the bicycle industry into what it is today, and we’re not done yet. Staying active is a whole lot easier when you have fun and look good doing it. Our comfort hybrid bikes bring classic styling to modern functionality for rides that are all about taking it easy (but not too easy!). Schwinn e-bikes are available for purchase right here on the Schwinn website! Alloy oversized handlebar and stem increase strength and improve the rider steering input. The alloy frame features a coil sprung suspension fork to smooth out bumps in the road or trail. 1.95-inch wide tires provide extra grip and stability. The shifter is on the right handlebar opposite the LED display for the motor on the left. I’m sure that keeping it in low pedal assist will still net riders the claimed maximum of 35 miles that Schwinn promises. I’m not about to pedal around in the lightest pedal assist setting all day, especially since this isn’t a high power e-bike to begin with. If you're using an e-bike to commute or run errands, or if it's a particularly hot day, the throttle might be a better way to go. The throttle is a thumb lever on the left side of the bike, next to the LED panel. It has about an inch of travel between off and full, and you can push the throttle part way down or all the way down. Obviously, full throttle is the easiest to maintain. Overall, I think Schwinn needs to better balance its approach when it comes to the motor and how hard it pushes, especially when it has a full charge.