Seeing as the only opportunity for a test ride within 100 miles was only 5 miles away, I dropped in for a visit. The bike offers a smooth, comfortable ride, enough assist options to either get a workout or just cruise, and has plenty of range to get me around town. That it’s also one… Continue reading Schwinn Tailwind electric bike review
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Some of the added weight is attributed to the battery, which checks in at about six pounds. As mentioned above, you do have to start pedaling to engage the electric assistance though you don’t have to pedal much to approach max speeds. Nonetheless, I wish there was a way to zip around town without having… Continue reading Used Electric Schwinn Tailwind CARS Bike Shop Mounds View MN 763-784-6966
Schwinn Tailwind electric bike review
$3,200 isn’t cheap by any means, though it would be, over time, an extremely economical purchase when compared to fueling and car costs. Anyone with a small apartment will be hard pressed to find a place to keep the Tailwind, and it’s not a likely candidate for one of those wall-hung bike racks, either. Additionally,… Continue reading Schwinn Tailwind electric bike review
Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take
Simply put — plenty of people would rather bike to work than drive there, if distance and climate factors are in their favor, for reasons environmental and health-related. The Schwinn Tailwind is one amongst a large number of electric bicycles available today, a segment gaining popularity due to interest in transportation alternatives to the car.… Continue reading Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take
Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take
It doesn’t seem to have been a very popular bicycle. As is often the case for expensive, weird, new things that don’t have a well defined use case, within a few short years, the bikes were being closed out for under $1000. They were down to $700 in 2013, and can now be found for… Continue reading Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take
Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take
But I wasn’t looking for a free ride; I wanted the exercise, so I didn’t plan to make much use of the throttle. Still, it would be a good help for getting home if a rider became exhausted. Schwinn includes a battery charger with the bike, which plugs into any standard wall outlet you’d have… Continue reading Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take
Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take
Ride up to 20 MPH with the 250-watt pedal assist hub motor that gives you a boost while you pedal. Another consideration to keep in mind when choosing an e-bike (or any bike for that matter) is your height. Schwinn has electric bikes that fit riders from 4’8″ all schwinn electric bike the way up… Continue reading Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take
Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take
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. While each and every Schwinn electric bike comes with a step-through frame, some come with more accessories than others, such… Continue reading Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take
Schwinn Tailwind electric bike review
It easily recharges with a standard household outlet, ensuring its never without juice. All that, plus the six-pound Toshiba battery housed behind the seat, makes the bike quite heavy, and, in some ways, a bit clunky feeling to move around when you’re not riding it. Where an average bike weighs about 35 pounds, the Tailwind,… Continue reading Schwinn Tailwind electric bike review
Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take
From electric mountain bikes to unique cruisers and hybrid electric bikes, Schwinn has a range of six electric bikes for casual bike riders. 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,… Continue reading Schwinn Tailwind e-bike first take