![]() extreme heat or cold will extend the life, and try to keep it about 50% full when not using for long periods so you won’t stress the cells. To really care for this and other lithium-ion packs, I have heard that storing in a cool dry location vs. It has stickers that tie it into the paint job of the bike, and it weighs about 5.5lbs, which is fairly light. mounting up and down, which allows the top tube to be closer on the mid-step frame. I mention this, because some higher-specced IZIP and Raleigh products use ABUS locking cores that can be keyed-alike to some locks. You can charge it on or off the bike, and the key is a fairly generic TKM with locking cylinder. This battery has a 5-bar LED charge level indicator built into the top (each bar represents a 20% step) and circular charging port on the right side. I love how the battery pack looks, how it’s positioned low on the frame and actually set into the downtube a bit. I’d consider it a more active ebike for this reason, one that doesn’t just take you along. It compliments your pedaling, actually measuring torque output and not just pedal motion. This is because the IZIP E3 TRLZ is a Class 1 pedal assist product, that makes you engage and help out. Suntour makes drivetrains, suspension forks, motors, and perhaps the battery is a joint venture? In any case, the capacity is below average for the 2019 season, but should be enough to go at least 25 miles, even in the highest level of assist. It’s part of the SR Suntour drive system, which is a more widely recognized name. Powering the bike is a 36 volt 11.6 amp hour lithium-ion battery pack from Joycube. Together, they both keep the price down and reduce weight. This is a benefit when you consider the lower capacity battery pack. Overall, it’s a compact and lightweight piece of hardware that freewheels efficiently and won’t drain the battery super quick, like many of the higher powered hub motors out there. ![]() It doesn’t produce a lot of noise, even in the highest level of assist. Motor output is claimed from 250 to 400 watts with up to 60 newton meters of torque, and it was noticeable and helpful during my test climbs. Many competing hub motor systems feel abrupt and cut in and out without that smoothness. This is pretty fancy for an entry price point product, and offers a smooth natural feel. The official website says that it measures pedal torque and cadence at the bottom bracket, and I assume that rear wheel speed is also being measured. I have a 30″ inseam and am 5’9″ tall, for reference.ĭriving the bike is a compact geared hub motor from SR Suntour that is “torque activated”. For this review, we tested the medium sized frames and you can see me approaching and mounting the frame in the video review above. I especially like the mid-step gray frame (which looks almost green or taupe in person). And frankly, that’s just fine! The bike has rear rack bosses, fender bosses, and bottle cage bosses so you can outfit it for hauling cargo and staying dry. To me, the knobby tires and suspension fork are more about style and a bit of comfort in urban environments with occasional dirt paths. There’s no big gear like 32 or 42 tooth to give you that steep climbing power. Seven sprockets allow you to shift and pedal comfortably on flat or moderate terrain, but the sprocket range is very limited at 12 to 28 tooth. Thankfully, there’s a clear plastic slap guard and sturdy plastic chainring guide to keep the chain from doing any damage or falling completely off. The Shimano Tourney derailleur is entry level, meaning it weighs a bit more and isn’t as stiff or reliable as Altus, Acera, Alivio, or Deore… and the chain did bounce around a bit when I took the bike off-road. I usually leave these all the way open because I’m relatively lightweight at ~135lbs. There are two preload clickers which let you “pre-load” the springs inside, to account for more weight. ![]() I say this because the suspension fork feels a little bouncy and doesn’t have compression or rebound adjust. Very few electric bicycles in the $1.6 price range are sold through dealers, come in three sizes, and offer a two-year comprehensive warranty! The TRLZ (which is probably short for trails) is a hardtail light electric mountain bike that’s probably best suited to gravel and packed cross country trails vs. This is what I would consider to be a value ebike with compromises in the drivetrain, suspension, and battery capacity to hit an attractive price. The IZIP E3 TRLZ is brand new for 2019, offering a good range of size, frame style, and color options at a great price. ![]()
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