The Schwinn Hurricane is again. Solely this time, it’s as a low-cost eBike, and it’s marketed to younger riders.
Maintain on, doesn’t it seem to be a foul time to launch a motorcycle named the Hurricane? On the floor, sure, however most bikes are in growth for years earlier than they’re launched, so Schwinn seemingly named this bike lengthy earlier than the devastation of the current hurricanes. Schwinn additionally has a historical past with the identify. Following the success of the Twister and Storm, Schwinn’s unique 1978 Hurricane took naming inspiration from pure disasters, however styling inspiration from Motocross.
Though the brand new bike shares the identical seat sort, it’s considerably completely different than the Hurricane of yesteryear. Now, that was a bitchen bike.
Lengthy gone are the fillet-brazed glory days of Schwinn Bicycles. As an alternative, this new Hurricane is a compact eBike with tiny 14″ wheels aimed toward teenagers.
Schwinn Hurricane
Listed here are some pertinent particulars:
- 250-watt motor with a prime pace of 17.5 mph
- As much as 30-mile vary
- Throttle or pedal help
- 3″ huge tires
- Throttle show
- Entrance and rear mechanical disc brakes
- Constructed-in fenders
- Computerized LED lights
Matches Some Riders
The lengthy seat (just like the OG) is designed to allow you to slide again (for pop-a-wheelies, I suppose) and forth (for no matter else isn’t a pop-a-wheelie). However, it additionally lets you discover the correct match on the bike. Schwinn says it’s for riders age 13+ and as much as 260lbs.
Look, I’m not making an attempt to be a curmudgeon, however I feel this age bracket needs to be utilizing an precise bicycle to get round. Once I was 13 I had the lungs and the legs to take my Schwinn Stingray anyplace I needed. That was additionally in 1978. Youngsters today.
It’s OK, I’m simply saying what you’re considering. Now get off my garden.
Hurricane Retails and Specs (from the web site)
Retail: $600
- Sturdy metal body
- Aluminum rims
- JAK mechanical disc brakes
- “Moto-style” seat with foam padding
- Weight: 56lbs (appears very heavy for such a small bike)
- Metal twin crown, inflexible fork
- 14″x 3″ tires
- Metal, 680mm huge handlebars with a 22.2mm clamp
- “Comfortable consolation”, single density grips
- Kickstand and entrance and rear fenders
Don’t get mad at me, try the bikes on the hyperlink beneath.
