Schwinn Sidewinder eBike Review Tower 100-Point E-Bike Scoring

There are two menus here, the left chart shows five dots that indicate 0-5 level of pedal assist. The higher you go, the zippier and faster the motor will spin but it will also draw more power, depleting your battery more quickly. The second chart is a battery level indicator showing five dots, each representing… Continue reading Schwinn Sidewinder eBike Review Tower 100-Point E-Bike Scoring

Schwinn Sidewinder eBike Review Tower 100-Point E-Bike Scoring

You can determine whether a Schwinn bike is vintage by looking up its serial number. The serial number appears in different places on the bike depending on the year and the place the bike was made. Not all vintage Schwinns have serial numbers or follow a set convention for placement and numbering. The Pendix system… Continue reading Schwinn Sidewinder eBike Review Tower 100-Point E-Bike Scoring

Schwinn Sidewinder eBike Review Tower 100-Point E-Bike Scoring

I was probably never going to get 35 miles out of this or any other bike. That being said, I also didn’t get much extra range beyond miles, even after I set the pedal-assist at level 3. In the past, the range you got depended on how much work you were willing to put into… Continue reading Schwinn Sidewinder eBike Review Tower 100-Point E-Bike Scoring

Schwinn Sidewinder eBike Review Tower 100-Point E-Bike Scoring

So to offer a full-size electric bike with otherwise nice commuter features yet with such a small battery is a bit surprising. With 2.6″ tires, you’ve got a lot of air and rubber under you to tackle more than just well-manicured bicycle lanes. Hitting curbs or potholes will be smoother than most pure commuter bikes,… Continue reading Schwinn Sidewinder eBike Review Tower 100-Point E-Bike Scoring