Comments on: Schwinn Electric Bikes Now Available

By: John

John — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:05:25 +0000

Chris,
I’m about to purchase the GSE model and very impress about the information you posted about the GSE didn’t have any problems with steep hills. I was woundering do you guy’s have two batteries for the GSE . Also, what is the longest ride with one charge..?

By: John

John — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:04:29 +0000

Chris,
I’m about to purchase the GSE model and very impress about the information you posted about the GSE didn’t have any plobles with steep hills. I was woundering do you guy’s have two batteries for the GSE . Also, what is the longest ride with one charge..?

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:10:11 +0000

I’m interested to know if you are still happy with the bike also, Jill. I’m thinking of this Schwinn bike @ $2k with 60 mile range, or the Rayos @ $1100 with 15 mile range. Thanks in advance! -Rob

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:24:21 +0000

Jill, just curious if you are still happy with your bike now that you have had it for over 6 months. I am considering buying one, and would appreciate your feedback. What model do you have, how does it do on hills, and how long does your battery last? Thank you. Andy

By: pothole

pothole — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:55:42 +0000

Kalkhoff seems to be leader..see A to B

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:28:09 +0000

Just got my wife the World GSE three weeks ago. We are in Colorado for a week and did two rides: Platte River trail (relatively flat, paved) from 104th Ave to REI downtown (about 10 miles each way). She had no trouble keeping up with me, and actually turned off the motor for part of the trip. Yesterday we rode up Boulder Canyon Trail in Boulder (CO). Trail is paved part way and then a well packed gravel. Quite a steep upgrade for several miles and she had no problem keeping up. However, on the downhill something was jarred loose and she found that there was no power to her handlebar controller. Battery still was 3/4 charge. Talked to a Schminn tech over the phone and he thinks it is the controller box mounted in front of the battery over the rear wheel.

Bike is great expect for this glitch. However, my wife is short (5′2″) and the women’s model is a bit large for her. Bike seemlessly adds power as needed on hills. Very well laid out controls.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:41:08 +0000

Can they climb a steep hill? I have had two EVGlo bal e bikes, a 24 volt with a 400 watt motor and a 36 volt with a 500 watt motor. I can climb hills well with the latter but had problems with the 400 watt motor.

The Schwinn only has a 180 watt (250 watt) peak motor. I’ m skeptical it can climb steep hills. Has anyone had any experience with this?

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:16:51 +0000

This Schwinn Continental looks good but I want to ask if anyone has experience with it. Do you think it would work for: a 18.5 mile commute in to work, then back with a 1250 foot gain in elevation, with some climbs that are steep. I am 53 and in shape but while I can, the grind of the return commute discourages me from riding a bike regularly to work.

By: Nathan

Nathan — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:33:41 +0000

These bikes are really great and i’m sure its only going to get better and better as these are the first round of Electric Bikes Schwinn has produced. As far as the problems people have talked about I have not heard much of any and we sell them.. One guy came back with his and we had to totally rebuild it, but that’s wasn’t because of the bike, it was because someone threw it in a lake… sad story, but hey it worked great before, and works great now!

By: jill

jill — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:50:58 +0000

OMG, I love, love, love this bike. Have had it in hand for one week. I was out on it for about 5 hours yesterday. Did some shopping. Took in a jazz band in the park.

Rides beautifully as a 24 speed. Turned on the motor for hills.

By the mid-day I was actually riding around looking for the hilliest route home. Streets that I absolutely avioded before are no problem, now.

One learning was to let go and let the bike help. I was actually working too hard to go up a major intown hill. Once I moved to a lower gear the bike kicked it and made it a breeze.

I just converted to commuting for “Commute Another Way” week last week. Took the bus two days and road the two days. This is great so far, hoping to stick to it and will soon being joining a local bike commuter group.