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Schwinn Marshall Hybrid E-Bike

Name: Schwinn Marshall Hybrid E-Bike
Brand: Schwinn

The Schwinn Marshall is a full-size hybrid e-bike with a 250W rear hub motor and a 36V battery, offered in step-over and step-through versions with 27.5-inch wheels. It has a throttle and a simple display, which makes it more flexible than the pedal-assist-only Coston. It is a modest-power bike for flat neighborhoods and light commuting, and its appeal is the familiar Schwinn fit, wide retail availability and a lower price than most 48V bikes. Riders who want real acceleration or hill climbing should look at a 500W or 750W bike instead.

Adults who want a familiar hybrid fitFlat neighborhood and light commutingRiders who want a throttle on a light-assist bikeShoppers who prefer a known retail brand

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Key considerations

250W motor is modest
36V battery limits range
Two frame styles
Basic components

Pros

Full-size adult fit
Throttle and assist
Reasonable price
Widely available

Considerations

Low power
Modest range
Entry-level parts

Features & specifications

Motor	250W rear hub
Battery	36V
Wheels	27.5 in

Specifications are manufacturer-published figures or our own notes; confirm on the current listing before purchase.

About Schwinn

Schwinn, now part of Pon Holdings, sells a small line of e-bikes through Amazon and big-box retailers. The Coston and Marshall are light-assist hybrids with 250W motors and 36V batteries, designed to feel like regular bikes with a helping hand rather than powerful machines. They come with the familiar Schwinn fit and, on the Coston, integrated fenders, racks and lights.

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