Schwinn also offers several other models (I’m digging the Continental and World GSE), which the folks at Skate Escape said they could order on request. But if you’re particularly adept at bike assembly, you may want to give it a shot yourself and save a few bucks. Keep in mind that you might be on your own mongoose bmx since it likely won’t come with instructions — at least mine didn’t. Based on the distance required to stop from the bike’s top speed. The Schwinn EC1 is one of those simple e-bikes that can reliably bring a smile to your face. The Schwinn EC1 isn’t a powerhouse, and it doesn’t have top-shelf components.
Schwinn Bicycle Company is one of the oldest and most trusted companies in the bicycle business. Founded in 1895 Schwinn has over a century of trust worthy experience manufacturing the bicycle. It’s not any wonder they have established such a solid presence in the new electric bicycle movement.
Riding this Schwinn without the pedal assistance on is, as you’d expect, just like riding any other bike… That said, the ride is extremely smooth and comfortable (likely helped by that excess weight), and it’s obvious by the design that the bike has an eye on casual cruising — and it definitely delivers that. The whole package is aesthetically really old-timey looking — which will not please everybody, though we find it to be really quite charming. It’s surprisingly elegant, and though one friend described it as “goofy” looking, we think that its look suits the intended rider — but more on that below. For those not terribly familiar with electric bikes, the Schwinn’s battery charges up about as fast as its contemporaries on the market, and is actually much faster than many.
We’re fans of the unpowered Treadwell for its clean looks and upright rider position. It’s not quite a hybrid but also not a foot-forward-style cruiser. The line is comprised of unique, practical bikes for city commuting or riding around town.
The front fork evens out the bumps on the pavement and the dirt. The mountain bike shape makes it easy to ride on rough trails as well. The balance with the the battery takes a bit to get used to but then it’s all fun anywhere you go. All three of the new Schwinn ebike models have step-thru and standover versions, 20mph speed limit and 250-watt brushless geared hub drive motor. On slow steep hills or trails a lower gear with a bit of assist keeps you moving.