Schwinn Mendocino 6-Speed Electric Bike

Overview: This is one of the most exciting purchases that my wife and I have made in a while. We live right by a state park and had been on the market for bikes for a few weeks. One of the challenges, however, was mustering up the energy to bike the distance between our house and the state park. That was when we started looking more seriously at e-bikes. We had each owned Schwinn bikes before and were impressed with the quality, so naturally we gravitated to these models. Having ridden them for a week now, we can confidently say that they didn’t disappoint.Assembly: The first positive experience was the quick and painless assembly process. The bike arrived with ample packaging to protect it from any potential damage in transit. The instruction manuals provided a step-by-step guide that was easy to follow, and it only consisted of around 8 steps and the assembly process took less than 25 minutes. This was far less than we had anticipated which was a pleasant surprise. Like with Schwinn models that we owned in the past, the build quality was also impressive. The battery and power cords flow seamlessly with the shape of the bike. None of the parts seemed clunky or restricting in any way which allow for a full range of motion and a smooth ride overall.Battery life: We have already gone on a few trips to and from our local park, as well as ridden around our neighborhood, and the bikes also have exceeded our expectations for battery life and endurance. Each bike is equipped with a control pad that shows the amount of battery life ranging from 1 to 4 bars, and we have been monitoring this over the last few days. The battery has remained at 4 bars despite multiple bike rides. This has given us confidence for going on longer rides, especially once the weather gets warmer and the assist feature becomes necessary.Functionality: This e-bike is FUN. They give my wife and I the freedom to ride our bikes wherever we want and however we want. When we want full exercise, we can ride the bikes without the assist, but the strong pedal assist and throttle features also provide a hassle-free option for more casual rides. We can bike through the trails near our house without any concern for our own stamina. The pedal assist feature kicks on while pedaling and helps you to maintain a consistent speed. You can choose Low-Med-High pedal assist depending on your pedaling effort. The energy from the bike gives us the boosts we need to go up hills and inclines, which makes for a far more enjoyable experience. The ride is smooth and consistent.Size: This bike has a 26” frame and fits most people. My wife is 5’1 and I am 5’10, and the bike seat is easily adjustable to fit both of us comfortably. The seat is wide and provides a comfortable cushion.Recommendation: I would highly recommend this e-bike to anyone—whether you need the pedal assist or not. Its impressive build quality, ergonomic feel, and battery life have gotten us excited about bike riding again. We can’t wait to ride it more this summer!