2008 IZIP EzGo Electric Folding Bicycle

Binding: Sports
Brand: Currie Technologies
EAN: 0694027713816
Feature: 13 to Adult
Label: Currie Technologies
Manufacturer: Currie Technologies
Model: IZ-EZG8-RD
Publisher: Currie Technologies
Release Date: 2008-04-08
Studio: Currie Technologies

Editorial Review:

Amazon.com Product DescriptionBicycles are a terrific mode of transportation, but sometimes you just need a little extra push while getting around town. Enter the iZip EzGo electric folding bicycle, which is equipped with a DC brushless geared hub motor and a plug-and-play 24-volt rechargeable battery. Far cleaner than gas-powered scooters or even hybrid cars, the EzGo 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 18 to 25 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 EzGo boasts a top speed of 15 miles per hour (contingent on the rider weight)--plenty fast enough for most side streets. Is the market too far to walk but close enough that a car seems wasteful? Turn to the EzGo, which comes with a rack on the back for panniers.

The EzGo 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 GS comfort suspension saddle. Perhaps the best feature, however, is the folding frame, which collapses into a compact footprint for easy transport and storage. The folding frame is ideal for families traveling to beach towns or users with small garages. Other features include a UL-listed Currie Smart Charger with an LED status display, alloy linear pull front brakes and DiaCompe band rear brakes, and adjustable alloy handlebars with Kraton grips.

Specifications:

The EzGo's frame folds up for easy transport and storage.

Motor: Exclusive alloy shell DC brushless geared hub motor
Battery: EV-rated, SLA-type plug-and-play design, 24-volt/12 Ah, valve-regulated, rechargeable
Charge system: UL-listed Currie Smart Charger with LED status display
Controller: Exclusive Currie Electro-Drive 24-volt, fully potted with Power Gauge function
Top speed: Up to 15 miles per hour (contingent on rider weight)
Range: Up to 18 to 25 miles with normal pedaling (contingent on rider weight and terrain)
Drive: Exclusive Currie Geared Hub Motor system
Brakes: Alloy linear pull front and DiaCompe band rear with alloy/resin brake inhibit levers
Wheels: Heavy-duty alloy, 16 x 1.75 inches, with stainless-steel spokes
Tires: Currie E-Street Cruiser 16 x 1.75 inches
Handlebars: Alloy folding adjustable bars with Kraton grips
Fork: Suspension, fender eyelets
User controls: Twist throttle with battery gauge, power on/off switch, and easy-access charger port
Saddle: GS Comfort Suspension and alloy post
Frame: Exclusive Currie folding design with 6061 aluminum frame, integrated rear carrier, and bottle bosses
Crank and pedals: Alloy 42T crankset with TAG function, single chain guard, folding pedals
Size: Unisex, low step, 4 foot 10 inches to 6 feet

Features:

13 to Adult

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Fun - too much fun
This think is compact and great. I am a big guy and this thing make biking as easy as riding a stationary bike on the easiest setting (even up hills). I am going full speed with very little pedaling effort. My only complaint is that the seat feels like it is a bit high so it is hard for my old mother to experience the exhilarating joy I get from riding this bike.

This bike may seem underpowered, but I think there are governmental regulatory factors as well as cost factors that have this bike as fast as it is (18mph).I guess if you want something faster you will need to spend like $3k on a vehicle that would probably need to have tags or something. This thing makes me feel like a little kid without feeling the out of shapeness of my age.

Rating:

- An almost perfect short-commute bike
I bought the 2007 EZGo a month ago and have been using it about 3x per week since then to commute to my office. It's a gas (no pun intended). Since I don't like arriving all sweaty to work, I save the pedalling for the ride home and use throttle power only on my way to the office, which takes about 30 minutes for a gentle, mostly on the sidewalk, 4-mile ride. Even though it's still got plenty of juice left in the battery - certainly enough to get me home again - I still take the charger with me to work so I can fully recharge it before heading home (I also charge it when I get back home). After a 4-mile ride, it fully recharges in only about 2-3 hours. I LOVE this little bike and look forward to riding it every time. The tires are tiny at only 16", and there are no gears, so you're not going to go very fast on pedal power only but, add the throttle, and you can cruise along at a respectable pace. Others in the bike lane will fly by you, however, so if your ego has a problem with that, this isn't the bike for you. But I'll trade speed for portability anyday, which this bike has in spades. The throttle-assist is also great for any uphill portions of the ride. The bike arrives only partly assembled so, if you're not mechanically inclined (which I'm not), be prepared to have some help standing by (which I did). Also, once assembled, it's a good idea - and worth the extra money - to take it to a bike shop so that they can check it out before you take it on the road. I'm very happy with my purchase and would have given it 4.5 stars if I could have. I've added a bell, head and tail lights, a good lock and two rear folding baskets and I'm set for small shopping trips and errands (nothing too heavy, mind you). I save on gas, get some exercise and fresh air and it brings a smile to those who ride it or just see it go by. What more could you want? WORD OF WARNING: Be careful not to let your house keys come in contact with the prongs on the battery or you'll be in for a shock. My keys accidently brushed against the contacts (which should have a protective cover on them, in my humble opinion) and it sparked and sizzled. Scared the bee-jeezus out of me but no apparent harm done.

UPDATE: I had to take my car in for servicing so I threw the Izip in the back, drove to the garage, dropped off my car and rode the Izip to work. No more rental cars, taxis or asking friends for lifts. This little bike has taken care of everything. Happy, happy, happy.

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