Lithium is known for being light weight and since this pack is also relatively small at 266 watts vs. 360 or so, it helps schwinn ebike to keep the overall weight of the bike down. The pack has a built in handle and LED light readout for a quick estimate of remaining battery capacity. The pack locks to the frame and does require the key to be left in to a second slot in order to be used. This is a definite con as your keys can jingle around when riding making them and the bike frame more vulnerable to damage and scratches. All in all, even though this is a rear-mount battery design vs. a more balanced mid-mount it works pretty well and the rack is very useful for bags or panniers, having standard gauge tubing and side blockers. The Schwinn World GSE is a pretty solid electric bike.
Despite that initial impression about the size, my first ride showed me that the Schwinn was eager to roll, and nimble in the way that a large athlete can be quick on his feet. Locate the button on the back of the seat and push in. This will release the latch, allowing you to lift it up and open the seat compartment. It looks just odd enough for drivers to take a second look in a “what the heck is that thing?
I’m almost 63 so the old legs need some help after a while. I only used the assist in the last 2 miles.” — Edward J.“I love my Mendocino bike! I am still on my first charge and have had the bike for several months! This is my first electric bike and the [pedal] assist is perfect for me…” — Maggie B.“…I am in love with it & hopefully will enjoy many more rides! I am 68 years old & have not ridden for over a year.” — Mary M. “Over 400 miles logged on my bike — changed my health and life, really!!
It shows you what gear you’re in (1 is low, 8 is high), and you twist it to shift. Quick, easy, and when properly adjusted, surprisingly nice. It’s a brushless geared motor (excellent!), and supposedly rated for 180W sustained/250W peak output, though I haven’t stuck an ammeter on it to verify the power consumption (and, sadly, I lack an ebike dyno). It doesn’t seem to have been a very popular bicycle.
This is a 6-7 year old bike, and my particular example has been ridden a good bit, so it’s not in perfect condition. But I can still review it and provide some feedback on it for people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to find anything recent. Or, at least, get some good detail photos of parts otherwise not covered. On a subsequent test climb, I experimented with the throttle while not pedaling at all. The throttle kept the bike moving, but as I neared the summit, the speed became so slow that I would have fallen over had I not started pedaling. That struck me as about right, for as I said before, I wasn’t looking for a free ride.
We can’t stress enough how critical it is to choose the right-sized bike. Well-fitted bikes provide the most comfort and can make the difference between falling in love with cycling and simply struggling through mundane rides. Below, we offer suggestions based on your height, including one bike made specifically for tall riders. By 1950, Schwinn had decided the time was right to grow the brand. At the time, most bicycle manufacturers in the United States sold in bulk to department stores, which in turn sold them as store brand models.