If you leave the battery in the bike, there is a rubber port cover you need to move before plugging in the bike. This helps keep the battery dry if you get caught out in the rain. So, if you commute, or you frequently run errands, an e-bike can save you a lot of gas, and get you outside more. So now that we’ve waxed philosophic about e-bikes, let’s get to the Coston CE. It was such a joy to ride around and truly turned me in favor of e-bikes (something I never thought possible). Labor and shipping are the responsibility of the customer. We do not cover parts purchased and labor performed by another bike shop. After a few minutes it’s just like riding a normal bike. The battery is a 288 watt-hour battery built with cells which takes about 4 hours to charge. The Marshall looks like a mountain bike with a comfy cruiser feel to it. A step-thru version offers a slightly lower top bar than the regular version. As opposed to the Marshall Hi-Ten steel fork with 100mm of travel, the Coston CE has a 27.5” steel suspension fork with 63mm of travel. Thoughts of racing a bicycle along a forested single-track trail or a tight city street might soon begin to fill our minds. Biking is a nice middle ground — a bit more exhilarating than hiking, but not as expensive as buying a motorcycle. This would be a fine choice for younger or beginner e-bike riders thanks to its excellent lighting and comfortable layout — if, that is, its price were a few hundred dollars lower. The up and down are mostly for adjusting the pedal assist levels up and down. I didn't have a chance to precisely time how long the battery takes to charge from empty but it recharged completely overnight or during a full workday. While it could use a little boost to a 500 watt motor to help on the hills, the smaller motor keeps the price lower. If you’re looking for a solid ebike to help you get around on-road and off, definitely check out the Schwinn Marshall. I’d like to see an ebike have a powered tail light so I don’t have to remember to test the batteries. I’m assuming with the design it’s tough to power anything on the back without a rack. I like how the Marshall is a bit more upright than a standard mountain bike but in a better position for standing than a cruiser.