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Home > 2008 eZip Trailz Men's Electric Comfort Bike (26-Inch Wheels)
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2008 eZip Trailz Men's Electric Comfort Bike (26-Inch Wheels)
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Show more by Currie Technologies
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- Men's electric comfort bike with 450-watt DC earth magnet motor
- Range of 15 to 22 miles per charge; top speed of 15 miles per hour
- Easy-to-use twist throttle and Shimano 7-speed gearing
- Currie E-Ride 26-by-2-inch street comfort tires; easy-access charging port
- Designed for young adults and adults; 240-pound weight capacity
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Product Description:
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The Ezip Trailz Hybrid Electric bike has easy comfort design. PAS/TAG technology. Use with motor only or with motor assist power. 7-speed geared system with Shimano Acera rear derailleurl. Rack mounted SLA battery for easy swapping. Carry groceries, other goods on the rear rack, or add a 2nd battery (sold separately) for added range. Top speed up to 18 mph/ 29km/h and 15 range.
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Bicycles are a terrific mode of transportation, but sometimes you just need a little extra push while getting around town. Enter the iZip Trailz men's electric comfort bike, which is equipped with a 450-watt DC earth magnet motor and a 24-volt rechargeable battery. Far cleaner than gas-powered scooters but zippier than a traditional bike, the Trailz will get you from point A to B in no time at all, but won't guzzle gas or belch pollutants in the process. The battery offers a range of 15 to 22 miles per charge, so you can make it back and forth to the grocery store several times without running low on power. And once you're on the road, the Trailz boasts a top speed of 15 miles per hour (contingent on the rider weight)--plenty fast enough for most bike-friendly city streets. Is your work commute too far to walk but close enough that a car seems wasteful? Turn to the Trailz, which comes with a rear rack to carry groceries and other gear. The Trailz is powered by both the electric motor and good old-fashioned foot power, with an easy-to-use twist throttle helping propel you forward. The bike is also extremely comfortable thanks to the comfort saddle. Other features include Shimano seven-speed gearing, a high-rise handlebar and adjustable rise stem with Kraton grips, Currie E-Ride 26-by-2-inch street comfort tires, an easy-access charging port, and resin/rubber nonslip pedals. Designed for both young adults and fully grown adults, the Trailz weighs 76 pounds and offers a weight capacity of 240 pounds. Specifications: 
The Trailz includes a rear-mounted rechargeable battery pack with an easy-access charging port. |
- Motor: 450-watts of power from DC earth magnet motor
- Battery: EV-rated, SLA type, rear-rack mounted 24-volt/10 Ah pack, (2) 12-volt/10 Ah, valve regulated, rechargeable
- Charge system: UL-listed Currie Smart Charger with LED status display
- Controller: Exclusive Currie Electro-Drive 24-volt, fully potted
- Top speed: Up to 15 miles per hour (contingent on rider weight)
- Range: 15 to 22 miles (contingent on rider weight); can be doubled with second optional battery pack
- Drive: Patented Currie Electro-Drive direct-drive system
- Brakes: Alloy linear pull brakes with alloy inhibit lever
- Wheels: Alloy 26 x 2.0 inch rims
- Tires: Currie E-Ride street comfort tires, 26 x 2 inches
- Handlebars: High-rise bar and adjustable rise stem with Kraton grips
- Fork: Suspension
- User controls: Power on/off switch, easy-access charger port in removable battery pack, twist throttle, Shimano 7-speed gearing
- Saddle: Comfort design, Q/R alloy post
- Frame: Exclusive comfort design, unisex LSH (low stand-over height), high-tensile steel
- Cranks and pedals: Alloy 44T crankset with PAS+TAG function, double chain guard, resin/rubber nonslip pedals
- Net weight: 76 pounds
- Rider age: Young adult to adult
- Weight limit: 240 pounds
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 Performs as advertised, May 28, 2008
By C. Ryan (Vermont, USA)
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I have had this bike for about a couple weeks and I am quite happy with it, especially considering that all other electric bikes I've seen were over $1000. I live 13.5 miles from work, and it is hilly. I am in decent shape, but on a regular bike, the trip exhausts me, I'm slow due to the hills, and I would need a shower upon getting to work. With the ebike, I still get some exercise, but I can keep my speed on the uphills over 14 or 15 mph and I don't get totally burnt out. I weigh 127 pounds, and the battery lasts 14 miles to work, with me putting in a decent effort - I am helping the motor by pedaling on the uphills enough to get tired, but not so tired that I can't bike home again. I take the battery off and charge it at work. A few times, it does seem like the battery is petering out right at the end, so based on how hilly my commute is (significantly), how much I weigh, and how much I'm willing to help the motor by pedaling (a decent amount), 14 or 15 miles is about the limit of the battery. So, in short, this is what I wanted it to do - allow me to ride to work in less than an hour (about 15 mph average), without getting totally exhausted.
My only complaints so far is that the bike is heavy (but then I knew it would be when I ordered), and also I don't find the handlebar grips to be very comfortable. They seem rough (including the shifter on the left) and not very padded. I wouldn't mind if it had one more higher gear - when I'm going downhill and the speed gets much over 20 mph, I can't really add any more speed by pedaling because the highest gear isn't high enough.
One important note - the battery charger says the charge time is 6-8 hrs, but it also says red light = charging, green light = done charging. I unplugged it when it was green, and then had the battery die on me on my commute. Turn out you need to leave it plugged in longer even after the light is green.
So, for the price, as an entry-level electric bike, I'm quite happy with it. It's a win win situation - I save gas, save the planet, get some exercise, and have fun.
33 of 34 people found this review helpful
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 Faulty item, August 18, 2008
By Felix Rigoli
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I received the bike with all the parts, but the charger is broken (ironically it has several "Quality Control" seals). The manufacturer is difficult to reach, only accepts calls in working days and Pacific time and wanted to charge shipping and handling to replace the charger. Even after my insistence in refusing to pay twice for a problem completely out of my control, the supervisor finally extended a "courtesy" waiver, but I needed to pay the warehouse handling fee. A whole mess for $2.50 and created a bad feeling about the customer behaviour of the manufacturer.
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
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 Best bike for the price, September 27, 2008
By Tejas55
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I've been driving this bike almost daily for about 8 months. It gets me where I need to go and back and hasn't let me down. This is by far the lowest price electric bike. You can spend thousands of dollars and get no more bike or range for your money. I haven't even had a flat tire. I weigh 200 lbs. The bike averages 15mph on flats. Range is about 10 miles on one battery. In the future when lithium batteries come down in price, you can use them instead of the lead acid batteries and save weight and have a lot more recharges and battery life.
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
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EZip, October 14, 2008
By Chris R. Matthews
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Great value! Solid product! Some flaws w/ lock alignment for battery. Loads of fun. I'm sure to ride and enjoy for several years then upgrade to higher end similar product. Currie has several but nothing near this price. With free shipping and no tax beat Wal-Mart and other major retailers price. A bit dissatisfied with condition of package at arrival. Don't know if damaged in delivery or original shipment. Battery packaging was damaged resulting in cracked battery case. Amazon was of NO help. Currie warranty service was responsive. Had to pay for one way shipment ( they paid for damaged part return ). Purchase second battery at the same time. A bit steep on price however no other source located. Overall happy. Send an email to Amazon for battery shipping reimbursement ( $ 22.00 ) however don't expect a reply.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
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Gas Company Executives Eat My Shorts, October 15, 2008
By R. Flores
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I was looking for a way to use less gas and, at the same time, get to work without getting sweaty (about a 3.5 mile commute). This bike is just what I was looking for. A fully charged battery will take you between 8 to 15 miles (depending on the weight of the rider, road conditions, etc) and costs pennies to charge (in my area its costs about .04 cents to fully charge). I encourage everyone who lives within about a 5 miles commute of their jobs to give it a try. The price is right. Collectively we can tell the gas company executives to get a real job.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
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 automatic shutoff is annoying, April 3, 2009
By Dognostrils (Allen TX)
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Unless you use the motor constantly, it will shut off after only a couple of minutes with its built in battery saving device. To turn it back on you must stop and get off the bike as the switch is on the very back of the bike under the battery rack and you cannot reach it while riding or sitting on the seat. I only ride this around the neighborhood and don't use the motor constantly, only up hills or crossing at a busy intersection, so when I really needed the boost the motor was off. This has taken me about two weeks to figure out, I thought I had some kind of short or the battery was not good. After talking to the manufacturer, they say they have gotten many complaints about this but there is nothing they can do, there is no way to adjust the amount of time it takes to shut off. They suggested hiring someone to relocate the switch (which is built in) to the handlebar so it is more accessible. On the positive side, the bike is easy to ride without using the motor, but if I had just wanted a manual bike, there are much cheaper models.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Don't bother-it's a heavy bike to ship properly, December 30, 2008
By Lil Sissy (erie,pa)
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Arrived damaged and broken-box open and squashed but then when you have a 80+ item packed in styrofoam and cardboard with warning to use 2 people to lift and not set on ends. Our was pulled out of the delivery truck landing on its end, box smashed and opened. You could see it damaged inside box as styrofam had broken up.
Dissapointed as it was to of been a xmas present not a strewn out box broken up out of the delivery truck. Will not buy again as delivery method needs to be changed on this item.Waste of my time engery and money.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Why doen't everyone have this bike?, October 23, 2008
By River Will (Salt Lake City, UT)
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I use this as a daily commuter to work 10 miles. The bike pays for itself in gas savings in just two months. No mechanical problems at all. Performs as advertised. Everyone should have one of these, it is like a high performance bike on steriods. I have a steep hill on my commute which the bike handles very well. I passed a cyclist on a racing/road bike struggling up the hill the other day. I wizzed passed him effortlessly sitting in my seat with the "strain" of a brisk walk. I don't have to break a sweat on my way to work by taking it easy. On my way home I get a good workout by going faster. I am motivated to ride every day because I can decide if I want to work hard or be lazy while I am riding, there is no mental barrier to overcome that you encounter with normal bikes.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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great bike, December 2, 2008
By Chris B. Estabrook (cape coral, florida United States)
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Bike came with bent front rim. They replaced it. Be sure to place battery on left side to keep weight on kickstand when parked. Otherwise bike will fallover very easily. I've had this bike 2 months, ride it almost every day. Keep tire pressure up,battery charged right after use and bike oiled. Enjoy this bike and have fun like i do.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Alot of fun with a little exercise, January 12, 2009
By nomorenicknames (Ontario, Canada)
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I bought an e-Zip a couple years ago. The version I had was about 12 inches longer with the battery placed under the seat (and the battery was HUGE). The bike frame was altered to make room for the battery. I got alot of use out of the bike, driving back and forth from work (36 Km a day) until I smashed head on into a pole at a railroad crossing. The bike held up pretty well considering the speed I was going; the fork bent and the wires snapped. It was never the same after I repaired it so I bought this e-Zip to replace it and kept the older bike for parts. The frame on this e-Zip is much nicer; smaller, lighter. It looks like a normal bike which hopefully will attract less attention (you will get alot of people asking you questions about the bike and it gets old fast). The battery is also smaller and rides on a rack over the back tire (the older version couldn't accommodate a rack). There's also a spot for another battery to extend your range - a feature the older bike didn't have. I really like the design of this new e-Zip. Amazon shipped it quickly and it arrived in an undamaged condition. It's not too difficult to put together; front tire, handle bars, stem, and pedals. This is a fun ride. Enjoy!
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mixed feelings, but a fun machine, December 29, 2008
By Dave M. (San Diego, CA)
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Got the bike. Box was hammered, had major tears/holes in it. After removing everything, the pedals and steering stem were nowhere to be found. Called currie technologies. Wanted to charge me for shipping/handling. I complained. We settled on a $2.50 handling charge only. Customer service rep was nothing but kind and understanding. Hey, I just wanted to ride. And really, I should have called amazon, but a return, audit, re-order would have been way to time consuming, and possibly more costly. So, a week later, my parts arrive, even though in a one day shipping zone away. PUt the rest of the parts on, and the front wheel is so out of true, I can't use the front brake, and have to disconnect it from rubbing so much. Called the bike shop, they want $20-25 to true the wheel. I get out my wrench and use my former motorcycle mechanic skills and true it up in 15 minutes. All is now well. Off to test drive it.
Well, I suppose I was expecting more power, I could've sworn the one I test drove at bicycle warehouse was a tad peppier, but anyway, close enough. Bike works, but makes some noise pedaling in most gears. I get out the instruction manual and adjust the derailuer. Works fine now. The bike weighs just over 50 lbs without the battery, ans 65lbs with it. I'd like to see a lower gear for hill climbing, but with the battery assist, I guess it's ok. There's a 12 degree incline hill about a mile from my house. I'm 34, 150 lbs, but out of shape on a bicycle. I was able to get up the hill no prob at about 5-7mph. Normally, I;d be in the granny gear going 1-2mph on a normal bike, and still run out of steam by the top. I have much more stamina on this bike thanks to the battery assist. You will need to pedal up any hill with more than a 6% incline or more really. But, this bike is awesome for the price. I paid $323.00 shipped, and noticed they are now down to $299.00. Quite a steal. And when the battery finally konks out, maybe I'll be in good enough shape to ride without it anyway. But I doubt it, this bike has spoiled me.
5 mile round trip with hills, the battery is ok. 10-15mi trip has the battery fading before the final big 12 degree hill. Though about purchasing 2nd battery, but this bike is so heavy as is, don't need another 15 lbs added to it.
I recommend this bike. It's worth $299.00 for sure!
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Nice eBike for the Price, November 7, 2008
By Marve11 (Playa Del Rey, Ca United States)
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For the price you can't beat this eBike. I bought one a few days ago and have been riding to/from work (7miles one way). I found that the gear shifter is a little poor in quality, but other than that, the bike seems very durable. Also, with the battery in place the bike's 7 speeds is not enough to go up slight inclines -- battery adds about ~20lbs. Overall, I am very please with the purchase and enjoy riding so much, that I get bummed out when I have to drive to work.
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Arrived smashed, but moot point in New York., June 2, 2009
By Jason R. Grinstead
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My Trailz arrived with the box torn apart, and on inspection the rear derailler (sp?) tab was bent and twisted, a victim of poor shipping procedures. Further, at the time I was looking into getting a replacement, I discovered that this item is actually illegal to use in New York State. See electric bicycle laws on wikipedia, or type in "new york state moped laws" in google for the references. It may be legal by the end of the summer due to new legislation, but if you live in New York, do not buy this, you are risking a confrontation with law enforcement!
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A bargain is a bargain, May 12, 2009
By R. Flynn (Boston, MA)
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I bought this bike at Amazon last month in April for $349.00 plus free shipping, which is a great price. I'm a student at a large university, and bought the bike mainly for traveling to and from class. I've used the bike every day since, and truly don't know how I got along without it. Still, I have a few concerns worth noting:
1. The bike works at advertised, though the 15-mile range stated is clearly only for ideal conditions. I haven't tried to run down the battery fully since SLA batteries can degrade quickly if allowed to discharge below a certain threshold, but I'd say I can get about 4 or 5 miles out of the bike without pedaling before a major drop in performance. According to a tiny sticker by the throttle, battery life is drastically reduced by going fast.
2. I wouldn't dream of trying to use this bike without the motor. I'm in pretty good physical shape, but the bike is too heavy for practical use without the motor assist. Going up a steep hill without the motor is agonizing; going with the motor drains the battery quickly, so if you live in a place like San Francisco you may want to upgrade to the next model up.
3. Keep the screws tight! Within two days of installing this I noticed the rack was rattling, and two of the screws holding it in place had shaken loose. The same is true for the lock that holds the battery in place. I replaced the lost screws for only a few dollars at a local bike shop and tightened the rest as much as I could. The rattling is gone for now, though I may buy epoxy to keep the screws from shaking loose again. If you don't mind quickly checking over the bike every week or so with an allen wrench, this shouldn't bother you too much.
4. This isn't really a problem, but the 220 pound weight limit may be overcautious. I rode home with a passenger on the back for a total weight of 290 pounds without a noticeable loss in speed or performance.
So the bottom line? This bike offers great value for those who aren't afraid to give the bike a little TLC and plan on fully using the motor. Jetting around town is fun and easy, and I get compliments from passersby daily on how cool my bike is!
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Great bike for the price!, May 10, 2009
By Eric Cote
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I have a 6 mile commute one-way to work, with some small hills here and there. I figured I'd try this bike to get myself to ride in more consistently. The bike makes a big difference and is extremely easy to use.
I weigh about 180 lbs. During my first couple rides, I've been intentionally using the electric motor as much as possible (It wants 3 complete discharges as a break-in for the battery). Riding back from work, I used electric power only and had no difficulty making the entire 6 miles on the battery. This is a helpful metric to me because it's usually unclear how a company determines the range of an electric bike (electric only or assist). Given my experience, I could easily see this bike having the stated 12-15 mile range while providing a generous amount of assistance to the rider.
This really seems like a great bike, and should really help me commute by bike on a regular basis.
Some small nits: In cooler weather (50F or so) the range gets diminished somewhat, but that's also expected and listed in the manual. Also, the chain the motor drives to the rear wheel becomes a little noisier than I would expect when the battery starts to die. Lastly, the bike seems to have the twist grip installed backwards for shifting. I've always known gear '1' to mean the easiest gear, and gear '7' to be the hardest. The grip shows the opposite, with '7' corresponding to the bike being in the easiest gear.
It's recommended to always immediately recharge the battery, so I bring the small charger to work with me and charge it there before my return. The battery also has a lock on it to prevent theft, but more importantly to prevent it from coming loose during a ride.
All in all, the bike works great, and I'm looking forward to using it all summer long. Will try to post a subsequent review once I've had more use on it. Highly recommend this bike for anyone who feels commuting on a bicycle is a little more than they could handle; this would easily change your mind.
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Works great, September 17, 2008
By LIpman photo (Chicago il)
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I bought this a month ago. The seat is very comfortable and it really has torq. It really goes. It is so much fun. It totally works I am amazed
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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great bike with one reservation, May 20, 2009
By Kevin (Falls Church, VA United States)
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Great bike if the stem for the handle bar is replaced. I went to a bike shop and for $40 replaced the stem that came with the bike. The one on the bike is built for someone that is under 5'5" tall. Your knee hits the handle bar unless you replace it. I did and now it is a lot of fun. I am getting about 3-4 miles out of one charge, going up and down hills.
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Had this for a week or so now., July 10, 2009
By Ed Heath (Pittsburgh)
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This is my second go around with an EZip bike. I had a Mountain Trailz last year. I sort of tried to treat it like a motorcycle, and also sort of tried to use computer battery rules for the Sealed Lead Acid battery. Maybe the battery was bad, maybe the charger was, or maybe I drained it too low, but the battery stopped holding any decent charge after my first ride. I did the exchange of the battery thing with Currie, but the second one also never held a charge (which sort of lets me off the hook). So I returned the bike (to Walmart).
This time I am babying the battery, and so far (one test ride, one and a half commutes four miles one way) it is working. I am letting the charger charge it for a minimum of six hours, no latter what the charger says. I read that somewhere, although one of my problems with Currie is their documentation, which is contradictory in places. But it looks like if you charge the battery for the eight hours before the first ride, and at least six hours right after every subsequent ride (plus six to eight hours every thirty days you don't ride it), you might get maximum use out of the battery. I wonder, though, if I had a six mile hilly commute, particularly if one way was (up) hillier than the other (which would be the case with me), if the battery would not have problems. It doesn't help that I am out of shape and heavy (220).
The economics of an electric bike are interesting. I have the four mile hilly commute here in Pittsburgh. Particularly on the way home I have a three quarter mile relatively steep hill, that is real difficult on a regular bike (there is an alternative without the hill that involves carrying a bike up a long flight of city stairs). So if I don't commute by car or bus, I kind of want an electric bike. But, my car is fairly fuel efficient (32 mpg overall) and the commute is only four miles. So even though this is the cheapest electric bike (at $368 July of '09), it will take a long time to pay off.
A lot will depend on how long the battery lasts, since even though the SLA's are the cheapest batteries ($129 for a replacement), I want the original to last into the fall. But since I probably spend no more than $2 a day driving, the main things I get out of it now are the exercise and the satisfaction that I am polluting less (probably).
I see this as basically having to be a commuter bike. Since you are supposed to charge it after each ride for six to eight hours, it would not be convenient to take to the store or to a friends. Without the battery, the bike is fifty pounds, not so heavy you can not put it on a bike carrier on a car, but heavy enough that you don't want anything else there (and I am still nervous with it on the back of my car). By the way, with the battery, 75 pounds, so make sure those brakes are tuned and not worn.
I will update in a few weeks or if something changes.
Update 7/14/09 I discovered the Pedal Assist System somewhat by accident. You tap on the TAG/PAS button, and while pedaling, twist the throttle. You will get juice with half the taps (where you don't get juice TAG/PAS is off). Then stop pedaling and try the twist again. If you are in TAG mode you will go. If you are in PAS mode you won't. It might be nice to have an indicator, but whatever.
After eight rides (seven commutes) the seat is starting not to hurt.
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A Comfortable Electric Bike, April 1, 2009
By Bob A. Smith
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I recently purchased a 2008 eZip Trailz Men's Electric Comfort Bike.When I unpacked the 2008 eZip Trailz Men's Electric Comfort Bike from the box I found the bike was nearly completely assembled. It was easy to put front tire on bike, handlebars on bike, and seat on bike. After inflating tires with recommended air pressure and putting on my bike helmet, I was ready for first ride. My ride on the 2008 eZip Trailz Men's Electric Comfort Bike was smooth. Turning the 2008 eZip Trailz Men's Electric Comfort Bike throttle accelerated bike with adequate power.The 2008 eZip Trailz Men's Electric Comfort Bike steered easy, pedaled easy, and braked excellent.The comfortable seat made the ride enjoyable.For a person seeking a well-built, durable electric bike with good speed I recommend purchasing a 2008 eZip Trailz Men's Electric Comfort Bike.
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Super for cost, December 11, 2008
By txdar (Texas)
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Great Deal for the price. The same bike at Walmart was $350.00. Comes with very few parts to put on, basically, the front wheel, handle bar.
Now we have to get a lock.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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e zip, February 25, 2009
By Richard Neff (Palm Springs CA)
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fun little bike to play around with.
Built half way decent and easy to assemble.
If you are buying this bike for the battery power and are not
planning on peddeling save your money.
I use the battery to rest up a bit at times since I have a bad back.
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arrived with a finger-sized hole in the back tire, February 8, 2009
By T. Kaufmann (New York, NY)
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bought for a friend.
he actually tried to have it repaired
and the mechanic couldn't take the rear wheel off.
but later someone was able to fix it.
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
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four times out, November 9, 2009
By f. m. attack
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after 1 week- purchased at meijer for $270.00. the only way i can see getting 15 miles on 1 charge is to be peddling most of the time. a better estimate of distance is 3-5 miles. 1-2 hours of time. some tips to go along with what everyone else has written-1.if you are going to lift up the bike, carefully remove the battery and save 15 lbs.-2.without the battery it is an ok bike to ride.-3.the sla battery should be charged for the full 8 hr. after a good use of the bike.-4.i never change the gear from the 7 spot is working so far.
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a good bike but heavy, August 11, 2009
By Aaron B (Los Angeles)
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This works fine and goes pretty much 4 to 8 miles depending how much you pedal but please remember that these are heavy lead batteries and the frame is made of steel. Do not pick it up by the seat or you will break the seat very quickly because the bike is so heavy. Good temporary e bike until you can spend more money on a montague with a bionx system.
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Great bike for the price, July 3, 2009
By R. D. Byrne (Tampa, FL USA)
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I've owned my eZip Bike for a week now. I really like it. I don't get more than 5 miles on battery alone but with pedal assist I'm exercising an hour 2 times per day. But that is because I'm 335# and 6'2". The eZip has allowed me to get outside and get exercise without fear of being stranded. I am middle aged and have bad knees. The motor gets me going and I can pedal once up to speed. The maximum weight is supposed to be 240# so I am probably straining the motor and battery. Still, I'm doing it! I'm riding and getting a workout. What price can you put on that?
My complaint would be the seat. It is hard. I replaced it with a large comfort seat. Also, the frame is steel and heavy. Other than that the eZip has been a good entry bike.
UPDATE: After using my Ezip for about a month the battery stopped taking a charge. I was meticulous in following the directions and insured all connections were good. Still no luck. Very disappointing.
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5 star for first 3 days, then it quit working altogether?? Amazon did ship new bike no questions asked but will it die t, December 29, 2008
By SR (Seattle)
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So I got the bike, put it together enjoyed it for 3 days. The weather got really bad here (Seattle) Snow, Ice, Sleet, must have been too much for it. It never fell over or crashed, just the electronics completely stopped working. Amazon did offer to ship me a new bike immediately and pickup the old one UPS and pay all shipping. They were very helpful..However I'm wondering if the new one will break like a toy also. I ride my bike 7.5 miles each way to work and it worked great on pedal assist and it was AWESOME!!! Shortened my ride from 55 mins to 24 mins...plus it was a piece of cake. But will it be able to work on a daily basis??? I'm worried. Gonna give it a try again. SR
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love it, January 31, 2009
By John van den Eynde
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Very satisfied with the quick delivery and exelend product, not to happy with the charger, to slow.
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A nice alternative for short commute, June 23, 2009
By Guanpeng Xu (Nashville, TN)
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I am a new owner of this bike. I will update my experience with this bike while I use it.
My office is about 4 miles away from my home. I live in the south, the town is hilly, the temperature is well above 90F in summer. I used to peddle my beach bike, which is very light though, to and from my work. Since I have to dress in shirt and suit pants, riding the beach bike in summer always makes me sweat a lot and ruin my cloth.
I have ridden this new electric bike for two days. Now it's like cheating to peddle it up the hill. With it I can keep my cloth in good shape even in summer. One charge of battery last for two days, that's about 15-16 miles totally.
My first tip is buy a comfortable seat and throw away the one that comes with the bike. I will list some pros and cons in the future.
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