Scooter Review: Schwinn 500CD Electric Scooter

The Schwinn 500CD electric scooter is a full-sized design measuring 12 inches. The scooter is designed to accommodate users that weigh up to 240 pounds. It's perfect to use for recreation or if you just want to run nearby errands. You can find the Schwinn 500CD for a price between $200 and $230. Let's take a look at some of the features offered by this electric scooter.

The Schwinn 500CD electric scooter is equipped with a 500-watt motor. This DC Earth magnet motor is designed to run quietly while powering the scooter to speeds up to 15 miles per hour. The Schwinn 500CD also features various speeds which you can control using the twist-grip throttle.

The Schwinn 500CD electric scooter is powered by twin 12-volt sealed lead-acid batteries. You will also like the fact that the battery pack offers convenient access. The batteries in the Schwinn 500CD can power the scooter up to eight miles during a charge. The charges lasts between one and two hours, which you can easily monitor using the fuel gauge. The batteries, which last approximately 200 recharge cycles, only take one hour to recharge completely.

This electric scooter is also equipped with folding handlebars. This makes the unit easier to transport. The Schwinn 500CD electric scooter also features a padded seat for added comfort. You can also easily remove the seat. This will allow you to stand up while riding the Schwinn 500CD.

The Schwinn 500CD features 3.25-inch street slick tires. They are designed to provide maximum grip on the road. The tires are enclosed in aluminum ally rims. Also, the Schwinn 500CD electric scooter is equipped with hand-operated brakes so that you can easily stop whenever you need to.

The top speed of the Schwinn 500CD electric scooter is 16 miles per hour. The onboard circuit controllers will automatically cut power to the scooter whenever this top speed has been exceeded. This can present a problem when traveling downhill on the scooter because it will likely cutoff on you. This minor inconvenience can be controlled by using the brakes slightly when going downhill.