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E-biking is very powerful and addictive, and it has ruined traditional cycling for me, and I can’t decide if that’s a good thing. So, while my doctor, my therapist, and I all unpack that, this is my full review of the Coston CE e-bike from Schwinn. The features like the neat integrated lighting are rarely seen… Continue reading Pedal Assist + Throttle

Before we get into the e-bike itself, I want to take a moment to talk about e-bike ownership and what it has meant for me. I mentioned the shunning of my trusty Trek bike in lieu of my e-bikes mongoose bmx this summer, but the reason for that has been life-changing for me. I’ve been… Continue reading Pedal Assist + Throttle

But of course half the fun of riding a bike is using your own power for propulsion (or at least sharing the load). So I usually found myself keeping it in the second or third pedal assist level out of five total levels. There’s nothing overly fancy about it, though I’d say the fact that… Continue reading Pedal Assist + Throttle

A mid-drive motor powers the bike’s drivetrain instead of the wheel hub. This style creates a natural sensation that one would typically feel while riding a bike.Most Schwinn e-bikes feature a hub drive motor because it requires little to no maintenance. In the event a replacement is needed, the motor is easy to replace as… Continue reading Pedal Assist + Throttle

The LED display shows you how much assistance you’re getting, as well as how much battery life is left. When you want to stop, just squeeze the brake levers and the motor cuts off. $3,200 isn’t cheap by any means, though it would be, over time, an extremely economical purchase when compared to fueling and… Continue reading Pedal Assist + Throttle

It can actually be hard to tell if it’s working or not, until you tap the on/off switch and realize, yes, it’s helping out nicely. There’s no need for the max assist level on flat ground. There are four or five pieces of plastic that clip together to seal this thing up very well. They’re… Continue reading Pedal Assist + Throttle