2008 eZip Trailz Men's Electric Comfort Bike (26-Inch Wheels)

by Currie Technologies

Product Features

• 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

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

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

Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 75.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0017K2ZKA
• Item model number: EZ-TRZ8-BK
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,871 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Performs as advertised, May 28, 2008

By 

Samantha Rose (Philadelphia, USA) - See all my reviews

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.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Faulty item, August 18, 2008

By 

Felix Rigoli - See all my reviews
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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.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best bike for the price, September 27, 2008

By 

Tejas55 - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2008 eZip Trailz Men's Electric Comfort Bike (26-Inch Wheels) (Sports)

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.