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A few participants began designing and building small numbers of mountain bikes with frames made out of modern butted chrome-molybdenum alloy steel. Using the standard electro-forged cantilever frame, and fitted with five-speed derailleur gears and knobby tires, the Klunker 5 was never heavily marketed, and was not even listed in the Schwinn product catalog. Unlike… Continue reading Schwinn Marshall 27 5 Electric Bike Review: On and Off-Road Fun

The trade-off here is that the frame feels more rigid and positions your body in a more forward leaning sporty angle… even mounting the frame requires a flexible sporty mindset compared to a mid-step or step-thru. The Monroe 250 uses mechanical rim brakes vs. v-brakes or disc brakes and the motor is more efficient and… Continue reading Schwinn Marshall 27 5 Electric Bike Review: On and Off-Road Fun

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… Continue reading Schwinn Marshall 27 5 Electric Bike Review: On and Off-Road Fun

The panel displays your speed and power level, plus you can cycle through other functions like an odometer, tripometer, and other stats like average speed, max speed, and total ride time. 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… Continue reading Schwinn Marshall 27 5 Electric Bike Review: On and Off-Road Fun

“When you ride a bike with a rear hub drive you get the sensation of being pushed,” Chuck said. “It feels like there’s a strong tailwind at your back.”The brushless hub motors have series of magnets inside them that act as sensors to gauge how often the pedals are turned over. That helps the motor… Continue reading Schwinn Marshall 27 5 Electric Bike Review: On and Off-Road Fun

The features like the neat integrated lighting are rarely seen in the industry and are a definite win. And the build quality feels like it should stand the test of time. That being said, the small-ish 250W motor isn’t going to be a powerhouse on hills. The bike accelerates fine on flat ground, but you’ll… Continue reading Schwinn Marshall 27 5 Electric Bike Review: On and Off-Road Fun

Respectfully, most of the e-bikes you find online come from companies with alphabet-soup for names that may sell just as many portable batteries as they do e-bikes. The Schwinn Coston CE falls in the middle of its e-bike model line, offering a slight upgrade over the Schwinn Marshall but without some of the features found… Continue reading Schwinn Marshall 27 5 Electric Bike Review: On and Off-Road Fun