Schwinn Coston DX 27.5 Review - $2k
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- čas přidán 30. 05. 2024
- The Schwinn Coston DX 27.5 Review is a commuter ready electric bike with upright handlebar, adjustable suspension seat post, and comfortable plus sized tires. It comes with sturdy aluminum alloy fenders, a rear rack, and integrated lights. In addition to the front and rear lights, there are two highly visible light bars built into the sides of the downtube battery pack. The bike is available in two frame sizes, two colors, and Schwinn also sells a step-thru version! Decent 7-speed drivetrain with wider 14 to 34 tooth freewheel. Durable sealed 12 magnet cadence sensor for pedal assist and a variable speed trigger throttle. Protective chainring guard and color matched chain cover keep you clean. Excellent weight distribution, cable integration, and unique saddle storage box. Lower capacity 250 watt hour battery pack and 350 watt geared hub motor. Slower 2 amp charger (but it's very light and compact). Fairly heavy overall weight considering it doesn't have a suspension fork.
0:00 Introduction, Coston DX vs. Coston CE vs. Marshall
0:46 Unique features & highlights, available in 2 sizes and 2 colors
2:24 Brief history of Schwinn Bicycles founded in 1895 in Chicago USA
3:14 Internal cables, sealed cadence sensor, trigger throttle, motor inhibitors
3:46 Total weight 61.6lbs, tubular alloy fenders, custom rear rack
4:48 Suspension seat post: long 400mm, 30.9mm diameter, preload adjust
5:13 Custom saddle with hidden storage inside, bottle cage bosses
5:44 Riser handlebar, rigid frame, WD plus sized 27.5" x 2.6" tires
6:50 Mechanical disc brakes with 160mm rotors, hubs, spokes, axles
7:37 Motor power cable design, slap guard, cranks, pedals
8:52 Drivetrain: 42T chainring, microSHIFT derailleur, 14-34T freewheel
9:33 Planetary geared hub motor 250 watt unbranded, trigger shifters
11:24 Adjustable kickstand, battery charging port and locking cylinder
12:20 Bike power button on battery pack, insert keys and remove battery
13:46 Charge port on the pack, battery charger, battery care tips
14:35 Reinstalling the battery pack, powering on the display panel
15:50 Activating the lights (hold the + button, cycle through 3 modes)
17:39 Activating walk mode (hold the - button), throttle limitations
18:58 Mounting and riding the bike (first person with motor view)
20:26 Upright body position, comfort feedback, suspension post view
21:09 Third person camera shots and hill climb, shifting demo
22:02 Eagles nest, stranded barge, conclusion with site tools
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Good to see more affordable bikes entering the market. All we need now is some financial incentives like various governments do for electric cars.
That would be great, maybe even a “bike highway/causeway” infrastructure plan like they have in Denmark around metropolitan cities. This idea is coming from a libertarian who wouldn’t really want to see government do much of anything, but if we are gonna waste money on stupid things, making Americans half as obese would be a plus.
Its still in a weird spot price wise. Thsi goes against most of the models from Radpower and Aventon, which are bettery values part for part.
Please don't bring the government into this.
With Biden and handlers we may not be able to afford a cheap electric bike. FJB
What does that have to do with the video?@@melrose9252
Low capacity battery, low powered motor, mech disk brakes, $2000? Is this a suggested price where its actually always on sale for $500 off? I don't see this doing very well at that price point.
I agree you think it was Pee-Wee Hermans bike
That light bar is genius
thanks for the review... Lots of details about the specs. I never thought I would be looking at Schwinn bikes after riding Specialized, Trek.
I liked schwinn years ago, they where great bikes when they were made in USA . Then they started cutting corners and made in other countries. They are cutting corners on this bike with the motor. The lights on the side are cool but for that price it should have at least a 500w peak750w motor.
Hey Curt, yeah I see areas where it could be improved a bit... but this seems to be much better than the older Schwinn ebikes I looked at a few years ago, so they seem to be headed in the right direction :)
Looks like one of the old heavy duty bikes they used to make in the 60s . paperboys had those 😁
Great review awesome video as usual thank you very much, let's all keep in mind there are many many other great e-bikes, in the sub $2,000 category. Schwinn had great market share, now they have to earn it again
Nice review Court , not a very powerful bike but enough for ease of riding . I have a similar hub motor which I did the conversion on my old bike as 250 w 32volt is the max in Australia . I have a lot of fun riding and can get 25k speed and 40/50ks on one charge and that’s enough for me . Keep on charging and reviewing as your very thorough :-)
Nice! Something for everyone. 🚲 🔌
AMAZING to see what 2K gets you these days. Seriously cool.
Yeah, I was impressed with the quality of the build for this price... and also that they could hit $1,500 for the Marshall (smaller battery, no fenders or racks, mid-step frame).
@@ElectricBikeReview mid-drive version doesn't seem to be available at this point? ;(
Great review - which I follow. It would be great to know about different bike's range. I.e. how many miles/km can you get out of the battery. And hence the miles/km per Wh.
There's lots of factors in measuring range. However, your on the on-the-road findings would be helpful. Thanks for inspiring and informative reviews.
Great review.! Great Job! I have subscribed and plan to be watching a lot more of your videos. This was my first one. It's amazing how you can ride shoot at the same time!👌
Cort are you going to review the 2022 Specialized ebikes? And a follow up on the
EG Geneva. Haven't seen videos on the Geneva except yours.
Hi, do you know how to override the speed limit? Once I hit the 20 miles I feel the motor stop pushing but it feels like it has more power
the battery indicators has to be all solid green for a full charge ?
Any advice on the “Error 3” message I get when I power on my Coston DX. Just got it today and can’t use it til Monday when they say they will be able to help.?
I got one badly used from a friend do you know where I can look to modify or repair
Ebike prices getting more affordable which is nice to see! These days there are so much variety so it would be nice to see your take on top 10 bikes for 2022. For example what would you suggest for all year around(snowy/icy winter and hot summer days) faster commuter ebike in the 3000€ range? Option to change speeds during riding with a button press for different terrains would be amazing but seems like the eggrider display is one of the few to offer this for some middrives. Some specs I'd like to see: Minimun 17.4ah battery, full suspension would be a plus and middrive for torque (helps if it's an fatbike and on snowy winters with hills). Any suggestions?
The most funny thing ist the power button on the frame. It’s on the position, where every bike collects the most dirt etc. hope they seald it so well, that it works after two years of commuting.
Or how can I get off brand/cheap version of the battery
What is the range in miles with a fully charged battery ?
Yay Cort!! “Trying to be affordable” lol =well said - The two light strips on the underside section of the battery hatch is a new design idea which is clever -nice little history minute btw -your the best in the biz as always :)
How did you get this in canada?
Is there any good reason to get this over the Rad City or Aventon Level? In the market for a commuter type bike for errands and can't think of any...
These bikes are anywhere from $750.00 to $1000.00 thru Amazon now. Much better deal.
How would one recharge one of those batteries on the go?
You don't! You buy a spare battery and charge it at home before your ride, just like an electric drill.
Hey, do you know the weight limit on these bikes? Because I'm looking at getting this model, and I'm a bigger guy at around 278lbs. The bike looks like it's built pretty solid but could it handle my weight range?
Perfect bike path or rail trail bike, where its flat and speeds are reduced. Really a good looking bike.
Yeah, I agree with you. I like how quiet it was, and it actually felt good on the gravel trail due to the larger tires. Their design is really nice, especially for the price :)
Perfect......for Europe!
Yeah, it’s specked perfectly for Europe if they allow throttles :)
I don't think so.
How would you compare this too aventon 500 pace or 350? I’m looking at getting my firstvEbike
Update.... Amazon and Target has it for about half the price now....
This bike is trying really hard, not to be a Hyper E Ride Mountain. I don't like the upside down battery insert, but it is bigger than the Hyper battery. The motor is identical. They are great motors. Silent and sturdy by design, puts this motor on so many affordable E bikes today. The Hyper is half the price, of this bike, and they do sell spare batteries for about 200 dollars each.
20mph? Darn, might go with another. Anyway to unlock that?
I would buy it, if it was a mid drive and they sold batteries for it
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I just received my Ride1up Core 5 a few days ago. $1,005 (shipping included) I wouldn't trade it for this overpriced and underpowered Schwinn tank.
Other than the under light, not seeing why I would get this over ride 1 up 700
The most expensive version is the one without the suspension fork...Hmmm
That bike suck !!! this guy need review Ariel Rider X52
Hi Dark Arts, I’ve covered some of their older bikes and was impressed by the unique designs. They even had a dual motor utility bike electricbikereview.com/brand/ariel-rider/
dude you got bullied in school huh
I loved beating the ass of bullies.
The trick to convert them back into decent people was a specific formula.
You gotta first beat them, then stand there. Let them get up. Let them try as many times as they want.
Until they themselves can see they aren't anywhere as tough as they thought this whole time.
I was a trained fighter at the time as well at ah MMA school. So I dispatched of these dollar tree bullies
with absolute ease lol. It was damn near fun. best part? never ran short of bullies to beat up back in the 2000s.
Hi what's wrong with your mess? Your younger then me ,I'm 61 years old and I ride a Copenhagen Wheel no throttle and I think I saw you years ago trying out a Copenhagen Wheels in one of the shows am I right ? And it's that way you like throttle only or throttle mostly get back to me on that subject I'm Jerry from Santa Cruz
It's so heavy for a 250w hub motor
"huh, I guess their specs were wrong." Lol
Yeah, that's a pass for me! I don't get why these "name brand companies" charge so much when their components fall below what other brands offer! Ride1up for example, why spend 2k plus for schwinn or other name brands when new eBike manufacturers offer better shit on their China made bikes! 250w motor for $2k, no thanks, i work too hard to spend my hard earned money on motors and components that fall below the average 1000w motor bike you can find for $1700.