They feel like they’re almost in your lap while riding, which is a weird feeling. This is the front light (a Lumotec Oval Halogen) and reflector. I’m not really sure what it’s point is since it’s not very useful at night, but it does have a front light.
Despite being priced at $1,199, this ebike comes in three sizes and features color-matched fork, grips, saddle, and stylish deep dish rims. You could lock this thing up to a bike rack and not have to worry so much about scratches and tips… except for the power cable that protrudes from the right rear axle. And, even if the bike were completely broken or stolen at some point, schwinn dealers it’s a lot less painful to lose ~$1k than the $2k+ of most other purpose-built electric bikes.
Otherwise, the headlight is adjustable to your preference, and the rear light is built into the fender itself. I found the battery removal process to be a bit tricky. The battery locks in under the frame of the bike, and the front wheel/fender tended to get in the way when removing or reinstalling the battery. One feature I liked was a secondary tab you need to retract to remove the battery.
Many of the other wires, for the electric assist and control systems, are internally routed through the frame. This design choice makes the bike look nice and provides good protection. I love how the battery pack slides out to the right vs. mounting down from the top and appreciate the three-bolt design of the track, which provides more strength where it attaches to the frame. It’s a nice pack for being on such a cheap bike… and batteries tend to be some of the most expensive parts of electric bicycles.
The one thing I was conflicted about was how bright the blue LED lights were. The Schwinn GSE or “GSElectric” is an electric bike that was sold from 2007 to 2009 in a couple of different forms. There was a cruiser style frame and the city commuter “World” setup you see here.