I Tested the Schwinn Coston DX Electric Bike and This Is How it Went

The Schwinn Coston CE is very much a commuter electric bike, but it’s not one of those thin-wheeled messenger e-bikes. We have a video that details electric bike assembly and with a few basic tools you’ll be out and about in a matter of minutes. We’ve also put together a guide for new electric bike riders that details each step you should take before you ride. But getting on our step-thru frame electric bike is very gentle and elegant.

Schwinn has been a large name within the bike industry for over a decade. Generally producing mountain bikes for all shapes and sizes. The Sidewinder is Schwinn’s take on an electric mountain bike.

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. Electric  21 speed Schwinn700cc rim size, with a New 1000 watt brushless motor and 48v lithium Bottle Style battery. schwinn electric bike Lastly, the Marshall comes with integrated LED frame light and headlight, but with just a battery taillight. Press and hold the “+” button for three seconds to switch on the headlight. 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.

Check back often, as we’ll be updating our ebike coverage regularly, looking at standout models like the Juiced RipCurrent S and the VanMoof S3. Of course, some of that weight is in the 288-watt battery which Schwinn adversities as being good for up to 35 miles of range. We’ll get into the range in a moment, but the rest of the bike is fairly standard fare for any bike. You get a 7-speed gear system on the rear wheel with a single gear on the front.

Less pedal-happy cities are beginning to see the advantages of cycling (less pollution, less car traffic) and taking steps to reform their towns. Simply put — plenty of people would rather bike schwinn mountain bike to work than drive there, if distance and climate factors are in their favor, for reasons environmental and health-related. There are a few things to know about the motor itself in action.

At the front of the Schwinn Marshall is a 27.5”, Hi-Ten steel fork with 100m travel. This offers plenty of cushion for off-road riding, or in case you hit any potholes on the way to work. While each and every schwinn electric bike comes with a step-through frame, some come with more accessories than others, such as integrated LED lights, fenders, or a rear rack.