Schwinn Electric Scooter: Urban Mover Terrain Folding Electric Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Review

I was really excited to get this bike. It is not cheap but I felt that the practicality of it would help to validate the cost. The day I got it, I plugged the battery in right away so it would be charged and ready to go the next day. I live a little more than seven miles from campus. On hot summer days I am completely soaked when I ride my bike in. It usually takes me about 35-40 minutes on a regular bike. I was looking for something that would make the trip easier yet would still be environmentally friendly. When I saw this bike, I thought it would be the perfect solution.

As soon as I took it on a ride, I was in love. The power assist made riding so much easier. Hills were no problem. I got to campus and was still relaxed and not soaked! The one thing I noticed is that the top gear was still too low for me. On my bike I can usually spin at about 14-15 mph on the flat with no problem. This bikes gearing would not allow me to do that. I rode the bike back and forth every day. The battery would last for the duration - most of the time. On a few trips, it started to die out about 1-2 miles from home on my return trip.

The real problem happened about a week after I received the bike. The power assist literally quit working about half way into class one day. I practically killed myself trying to get to campus on time. I was exhausted and soaked. I was hoping that if I let the bike rest for the day that it was perhaps an overheating issue or some similar sort of thing. Unfortunately, for my ride home that afternoon, the power assist never worked. That ride felt like I had a 200 pound weight dragging behind me. I almost didn't make it home. I was extremely disappointed. I parked the bike and was hoping that the next day things would be better. No chance. The bike was "dead".

I immediately decided that I was not going to mess with this. If the technology was unproven or underdeveloped I did not want to throw over $1500 out the window. I packed it up and shipped it back. I must say that I was pleased with Amazon's Return Policy. I got all of my money back, including the $100+ that I paid to ship the bike back. I would love to have an electric bike that is reliable and affordable. Unfortunately, it looks like I will have to keep looking for a while longer.

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Product Description:
The most popular form of transportation in the world is the bicycle, but few Americans take it seriously as a car alternative. Enter the Urban Mover Terrain electric bike, a battery-powered bicycle that can go farther and faster than a conventional bike with little effort. The Terrain is outfitted with such features as a lightweight, folding aluminum alloy frame, a Shimano Tourney gear set and shifter, and 20-inch alloy wheel rims with stainless-steel spokes. The folding frame is particularly convenient, as it takes up about as much space as the average piece of luggage, letting you tuck it snugly into the corner of your trunk or closet. It's the advanced Panasonic lithium battery and powerful UM brushless hub motor that really steal the show, however. The electric assistance makes it easy to pop into town for groceries or commute across the city, because the bike's sensor detects how hard you're riding and instantly matches the effort. Even a casual peddler can maintain speeds of 12 to 18 miles per hour with a minimum of effort. And when you stop peddling, the power is interrupted immediately so that you're always in total control. It's the perfect bike for commuters tired of facing traffic jams day in and day out or dealing with the spiraling costs of car ownership.
The Terrain offers a real alternative to the social and fiscal costs of driving. Maintenance and fuel costs are minimal, with the electricity for charging the fuel checking in at about 10 cents for every 12 to 18 miles (the charger works in standard outlets and charges in less than six hours). In addition, the bike effectively flattens hills by increasing your average speed on the approach, making it simple to climb hills of up to 12 percent without collapsing in exhaustion. And although it won't keep you as fit as a conventional bike, the Terrain will get you outdoors and moving. Perhaps the most popular feature, however, is the emission-free design, which is far cleaner and greener than carbon-based transportation. And if you charge the bike using power from a wind generator or solar panels, you'll be even greener. All that plus it doesn't smell or rattle, is completely silent, and is easy to maintain.

The Terrain electric bike goes farther and faster than conventional bikes.

The Terrain folds into a compact footprint and stores in a trunk.Bike Features: