Schwinn Ridgewood 29in Electric Bike 2023
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 29"
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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 280W Lithium Ion 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, 29", Hi-Ten steel, 100 mm, bolt-on, 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
Ball bearing, 36H, 6-bolt
Rims
Alloy double wall, alloy
Spokes
14G/13G, stainless steel, black
Tires
Kenda Kadre, 29 in x 2.20 in, wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
Mechanical disc, aluminum, 180 mm front, 160 mm rear rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum, threadless front load, 80 mm, 7°, 31.8 mm clamp
Handlebar
Schwinn, aluminum, 640 mm width, 30 mm rise, 31.8 mm clamp
Grips
Kraton
Headset
Threadless, retainer bearing
Seat
Saddle
Schwinn, steel rails
Seatpost
Steel, 300 mm, 22.2 mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
250-watt pedal assist hub motor
Battery
280W Lithium Ion Downtube Battery
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Ridgewood 29in Electric Bike belongs to the Schwinn E Ridgewood model. There are 7 e-bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Schwinn Ridgewood 27.5in Electric Bike 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1499$. Schwinn Ridgewood 29in Electric Bike 2023 on the other hand costs 1499$, and is the most expensive model.
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 Crosscountry e-bikes
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry e-bike you should know that the average price is 2453$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry e-bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Schwinn released this model in 2023, its price was 1499$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Ridgewood 29in Electric Bike price is 63.64% smaller than the average cost of a Crosscountry e-bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Ridgewood 29in Electric Bike components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this e-bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
The Ridgewood 29in Electric Bike 2023 e-bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, 29″ wheels will make your e-bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Ridgewood 29in Electric Bike comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
