The 250-watt motor is ultra-quiet and tops out at 15 mph with the throttle or pedal assist. So while it's technically a Class 2 with a throttle, it's every bit a Class 1 for speed and pedal assist.

Schwinn says you can get 35 miles (56 km) of range, though that sounds like the pedal assist-only range. Throttle-riding will presumably eat into the range more quickly.

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