E-Pedal Pusher

Photo: Courtesy of Schwinn

If your new year’s resolutions include spending less money, getting more exercise and decreasing your carbon footprint, check off all three with Schwinn’s newest Electric Bike, the Tailwind. You’ll save money on gas and parking, get a moderate amount of exercise (think baby steps), and cut down on your greenhouse gases. Schwinn, the beloved 114-year-old bike manufacturer, using lithium polymer batteries by Toshiba Corporation, makes the bold claim that theirs is the fastest charging electric bike in the world, one 30-minute charge gets you an average of 25-30 miles depending on terrain. You decide how much energy you want to exert with the bike’s three pedal assist power settings (like I said, baby steps). You can even take on steep hills if you’re so inclined. It’s not the cheapest bike on the block, but it’ll pay itself off in dollars, calories burned, and CO 2 emissions saved. Check out exactly how much at http://www.schwinnelectricbikes.com/Extras/Calculator.aspx.

 

 

 

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