The Schwinn Coston DX is a Class 2 e-bike, which means that it has a throttle that is capable of reaching up to 20 mph without pedaling. Its motor is hub-mounted, and it has a 360-watt-hour battery. Instead of a front suspension, the Coston DX has a 27.5” Alloy rigid fork, creating a stiffer ride but with better speed and power transfer. Components are MicroShift 7-speed shifters, KMC chain, and JAK 7 mechanical disc brakes with 160mm front and rear rotors.
On my older e-bike (also a Schwinn) I get about the same 20 miles of range at level 5, but I also get closer to 40 miles at level 3. 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 this summer, but the reason for that has been life-changing for me. I’ve been using an electric bike and a shoulder bag for most of my shopping “can you grab me XYZ from Target” runs.
We like the rear rack on this model, which provides cargo space. It has an outstanding 8-speed Shimano drivetrain system that enables shifting gears effortlessly. With aluminum 160mm Tektro mechanical disc brakes, this bicycle offers responsive braking.
We are not responsible for any injuries caused by this product, by buying it from us, you take full responsibility. This is a experimental schwinn ebike product and things can go wrong when using this. Always wear a helmet and full protective gear to minimize injuries from an accident.
At first, I was nervous about the bike going 20 miles an hour. On my long rides on a hybrid bike, I averaged 15 mph but once I got going, I realized 20 mph isn’t a big deal. Similar to how you can change gears on a multi-speed bike, you can choose how much the motor assists you, too. If you’re having trouble going up a hill, just increase the assistance to maintain your speed.
Some thought was put into the idea there and I appreciated it. The Coston e-bike comes with a typical brick-on-a-string charger that plugs into a normal 110v outlet. Schwinn advertises that it takes about four hours to charge. You can schwinn ebike plug the battery in while it’s inside the bike, or you can use an included key to remove the battery from the bike for charging. The battery meter is comprised of five segments to give you an estimate of how much power you have left.