Kent Electric Cruiser E-bike review: affordable e-cycling

Retailing for under $700 (around £515/AU$970), the Kent Electric Cruiser was created for them. Mid-drive motors are one of the two most common electric bike drivetrains, with the other being hub motors. Most low-cost electric bicycles use hub motors – or a motor housed in the center of a wheel – simply because they are… Continue reading Kent Electric Cruiser E-bike review: affordable e-cycling

Mongoose Dolomite fat tire bike, great for winter or as a donor for an e-bike kit: $173

The first thing you’ll notice while riding this bike is how easily it overcome obstacles that you usually find on mountain biking trails. The large wheels allow you to roll over any rock or pothole mongoose bicycle with ease. And the wide tires give you the required traction to ride over sand and snow without… Continue reading Mongoose Dolomite fat tire bike, great for winter or as a donor for an e-bike kit: $173

Kent Electric Cruiser E-bike review: affordable e-cycling

But for the $1,498 price, it’s at least an interesting addition to a slew of Walmart e-bikes that so far haven’t taken a shot at such higher-end (or perhaps even midlevel) markets. Your bike frame & fork are protected under our Lifetime Warranty policy. The Kids Trade Up Program includes all NEW 12″, 16″, 20″… Continue reading Kent Electric Cruiser E-bike review: affordable e-cycling

Schwinn Electric Bike Lineup Review of e-Bike models

This makes it easy to take the e-bike with you every day and keep it topped up when needed. It’s called the Menace, however, it’s anything but, as it’s a charming, retro-inspired bicycle that clearly took a page off the classic Schwinn Stingray’s book. People who had the opportunity to ride or own the Schwinn… Continue reading Schwinn Electric Bike Lineup Review of e-Bike models

Schwinn Electric Bike Lineup Review of e-Bike models

The good news is that you can continue to ride it normally once the battery drains, so you are not stranded without a charge. Most e-bikes use an 8-speed system from Shimano, but the 6-speed option is no slouch either. If you were looking for an off-road / mountain-capable bike, this is not the one… Continue reading Schwinn Electric Bike Lineup Review of e-Bike models

Schwinn Coston CE E-Bike Review: A Double-Edged Sword

The front fork evens out the bumps on the pavement and the dirt. 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. Schwinn produces excellent entry-level bikes for the… Continue reading Schwinn Coston CE E-Bike Review: A Double-Edged Sword

The Best Cheap Electric Bikes of 2023 Affordable E-Bike Reviews

The Schwinn Marshall’s base configuration includes hydraulic disc brakes, a Shimano Microshift 7-speed gearbox, and a Suntour suspension fork. The 250 watt motor can’t push much up bigger hills but it’s a lovely help when you’re pedalling. I spend most of my time on dirt roads in assist level 2 in 2nd or 3rd gear.… Continue reading The Best Cheap Electric Bikes of 2023 Affordable E-Bike Reviews

Schwinn Coston CE E-Bike Review: A Double-Edged Sword

Spring is here at last, and with the weather starting to warm, many of us are itching to get some fresh air again. Electric bikes, or e-bikes, like electric scooters, make for schwinn dealers easy transport and are great for getting around while being kind to the environment. And they tend to be a faster… Continue reading Schwinn Coston CE E-Bike Review: A Double-Edged Sword

The Best Cheap Electric Bikes of 2023 Affordable E-Bike Reviews

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 battery locks in under the frame of the bike, and the front wheel/fender tended to get in the way when removing or reinstalling the battery. One feature… Continue reading The Best Cheap Electric Bikes of 2023 Affordable E-Bike Reviews

Schwinn Coston CE E-Bike Review: A Double-Edged Sword

It has a curved 6061 aluminum frame, which is lightweight and durable, and it’s recommended for people up to 6 feet tall. A rear-mounted 250W hub motor on this model provides adequate power for pedal assist. We like the handlebar-mounted thumb pad that allows users to control the level of pedal assist. The Schwinn Coston… Continue reading Schwinn Coston CE E-Bike Review: A Double-Edged Sword