The only sounds are the wind rushing past your ears and the gentlest of whirring sounds from the motor. Otherwise, everything about the Schwinn is a standard bike appearance, pedaling, hand brakes, cruiser seat, mountain bike tires. Riders heavier than 180 pounds will shorten the life of the charge. Standard re-charging requires six to eight hours. A quick charger, 2.5 hours.
Batteries last two years with use four to five times a week.
The electric system adds 26 pounds to the bike's weight for a total of near 50 pounds. A governor limits speed to 18 mph speeds over that would require a vehicle license in most states. An average electrical charge for a 15-mile trip costs less than five cents. A dozen bikes can be parked into a space used by one car.