Schwinn Coston CE 27.5 Electric Bike 2021
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium
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Travel Front 100mm
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Groupset microSHIFT
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Suspension Hardtail
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Motor hub-drive
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Battery 288 watt-hour internal downtube battery
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 aluminum, internal cable routing, 10 mm x 135 mm dropout, replaceable hanger, 1 1/8 in headtube
Suspension Fork
Schwinn, 27.5", Hi-Ten steel, 100 mm, QR, 100 mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Microshift
Shift Levers
Microshift, 7
Crank
Aluminum 170 mm, 42T
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge, square taper, 68 mm
Chain
KMC
Pedals
Steel / resin, reflector
Wheels
Rear Hub
Aluminum, ball bearing, 36H, 6-bolt
Rims
Aluminum, double wall, 24 mm ID, 36H, non tubeless
Spokes
14G/13G, stainless steel, black
Tires
27.5 in x 2.6 in, wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
JAK 7, mechanical disc, aluminum, 180 mm front, 160 mm rear rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum, threadless front load, 90 mm, 10° rise, 31.8 mm clamp
Handlebar
Aluminum, 650 mm width, 30 mm rise, 31.8 mm clamp
Grips
Schwinn, Kraton
Headset
Threadless, retainer bearing
Seat
Saddle
Schwinn, steel rails
Seatpost
Steel, 350 mm, 27.2 mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
250-watt brushless geared hub drive motor
Battery
288 watt-hour internal downtube battery
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM/MD | LG |
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| Wheels | 650 | 650 |
About this model
Coston CE 27.5 Electric Bike is a Schwinn E Coston model. Schwinn launched 18 e-bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2021, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Schwinn Coston CE 27.5 Step-Thru Electric Bike 2021 has a starting price of 1699$. Schwinn Coston DX 27.5 Step-Thru Electric Bike 2021 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1999$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Commuter e-bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Commuter e-bike is 2569$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Schwinn released this model in 2021, its price was 1699$. In conclusion, this e-bike price is 51.21% smaller than the price of the average Commuter e-bike.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this e-bike has a steel one, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Coston CE 27.5 Electric Bike model has aluminum wheels. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, if speed is what you’re after, 700c wheels are a better fit.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Coston CE 27.5 Electric Bike comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
