Absolutely everybody is raving about electric bikes by Schwinn. It’s easy to see why. Our e-bikes let you take on greater adventures – riding further and taking on climbing steep hills with ease – all while staying true to the superior quality that made Schwinn famous in the first place. Plus, they look pretty cool too. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out these great electric bike reviews from our riders!
Coston DX
The Coston DX is a hybrid e-bike with several frame sizes available in both step-thru and stand over styles. Great for pavement and light trails, the Coston DX comes with pedal assist and throttle up to 20 MPH, and up to 45 miles per charge. Special features include integrated lights, a storage seat, fenders, and rear rack. Compatible with extended-life batteries (sold separately).
“The Schwinn Coston DX has all the functions one would want in a top-of-the-line Class II electric bike; good range, speed, and charge time, but it also has some seriously smooth additions that boost it to the next level, making it well worth the investment.” -- Backpackers
“The best mass market electric bike!” -- T3
“I give the bike [Schwinn Coston DX] high marks… it’s a great go-to steed for commuting, errand running, recreational riding, hauling a kid in a child seat and other general purposes.” -- Roadbikerunner.com
“Living in Texas, I enjoy riding in the late eve when it cools down. Thus, the [integrated] lights and the brightness make the bike great. Also, being older, I love the throttle which makes starting off at a light much easier and safer. I love the actual feel of the bike... strong and able to handle what I enjoy doing.” -- Philip D.
“We live in a very hilly area. My spouse has always had difficulty riding her standard bike uphill, to the point that she stopped riding. With her e-bike she can now enjoy (and complete) our rides.” -- Jose A.
“Excellent bike! It is a large bike but a small/medium fit me perfectly at 5'9. The suspension seatpost is an amazing feature.” -- Jovan C.
Coston CE
The Coston CE is a hybrid e-bike with several frame sizes available in both step-thru and stand over styles. Great for pavement and light trails, the Coston CE comes with pedal assist and throttle up to 20 MPH, and up to 35 miles per charge. Special features include integrated lights and fenders. Compatible with extended-life batteries (sold separately).
“You can use a throttle to control the motor as well as pedal assist [to] cruise at a good clip (the top speed is 20 miles per hour)! Another great feature with the Coston is its charging time, which takes just four hours to go from empty to fully juiced.” -- Rolling Stone
“Was fairly easy to assemble with YouTube videos. Head and tail lights on the bike are a nice feature. Throttle is separate from the grips so is much safer to ride.” -- Ronald H.
“This bike is a perfect fit for me! All the parts arrived in pristine shape. Assembly was to be expected, nothing too challenging but I also had a family member helping...The bike had an amazing amount of 'Cheat Juice' (as I call it). I only use the electric power when struggling up hill. I'm thrilled with my new electric bike.” -- Melissa H.
“Love this bike! It gets us out of the house and enjoy[ing] life.” -- Kelly M.
“Love my Electric Bike I had pretty much given up on bike rides with the hills in my neighborhood until I purchased my Schwinn electric bike. Now I still get the exercise I need and have the assist when needed.” -- Michael S.
“Great machine, nice to have assistance when needed, I can get as much exercise as I want!” -- Kevin H.
Marshall
The Marshall is a hybrid e-bike with several frame sizes available in both step-thru and stand over styles. Great for pavement and light trails, the Marshall features pedal assist and throttle up to 20 MPH, and up to 35 miles per charge. Includes integrated lights. Compatible with extended-life batteries (sold separately).
“Over 400 miles logged on my bike -- changed my health and life, really!! I just cannot believe how much fun I am having. And everyone is commenting on how beautiful the bike is.” -- Harry G.
“[The Marshall] has an attractive sleek design and color (blue). The additional bottom frame light sets it apart from the look of other bikes at night and really helps alert drivers of your presence on the road…” -- Jevvin B.
“I absolutely LOVE my Schwinn Electric! It's beautiful and the smoothest ride I've ever taken. I've tried them all and by far, the Schwinn outshines them all!” -- Mark M.
“Great bike. Ride it to work each week. I built my own ebike and the ride on the Marshall 27.5 has twice the stability of my home made ebike. My wife loves the ride.” -- Robert J.
“It was great but now even better with the extended range optional battery that has an 80 mile range.” -- Joseph O.
“Love it. I live in a hilly part of the city and it helps to climb those hills.” -- Karyn E.
“The best ride!! We love our bikes! Highly recommend their brand and amazing customer service.” -- Maria P.
Mendocino and Mendocino 2
The Mendocino and Mendocino 2 are cruiser e-bikes with step-thru frames. Best for riding on pavement, the Mendocino includes pedal assist, while the Mendocino 2 includes both pedal assist and throttle up to 20 MPH. Both versions can go up to 45 miles per charge, and include fenders and a rear rack.
“This bike is a great buy. It is perfect for me, providing enough pedal assist when I need it.” -- Susan M.
“I did a 14-mile ride along the D&R canal in Central NJ. The bike performed well... The pedal assist is amazing ! When you first start to pedal it really helps with the launch. The power is smooth and predicable. I like the feature if you don't pedal there is no assist. I used the assist to extend my riding ability. 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 was comfortable immediately. I am 68 years old & have not ridden for over a year.” -- Mary M.
Healy Ridge
The Healy Ridge is a mountain e-bike that’s ideal for rugged trails. It features a stand-over frame and fits riders 5’3” to 5’8” – making it a great choice for teens and young adults. The Healy Ridge includes both pedal assist and throttle up to 20 MPH, and up to 25 miles per charge.
“Nice to ride, easy to assemble and make adjustments.” -- Mark S.
“Great ride! Love my Schwinn....Easy to assemble and charge the battery.” -- Stephen G.
Ridgewood
The Ridgewood is a mountain e-bike that’s ideal for rugged trails. It features a standover frame and is available in two wheel sizes. The Ridgewood comes with pedal assist and throttle up to 20 MPH, and up to 45 miles per charge.
“Great bike for the price, rode it 15 miles without breaking a sweat, plenty of power.” -- Greg B.
Whew! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear so many people have such a good time on our e-bikes -- had we cheeks, we’d be blushing. And we can’t wait for you to join the ride!
For more information on e-bike technology and model comparison, don’t forget our e-bike page. Or, feel free to browse and shop the whole collection.
