8/13/2023 0 Comments Ezip bicycles![]() ![]() 15 pounds for the pack on the standard Trailz) and has a handle at the top making it easy to remove for charging or just to make the bike lighter for transport. It’s contained in a plastic box that slides onto the left or right side of the rear rack. That’s not a whole lot compared to others available in the US that tend to offer 36 volts of power and 10+ amp hours capacity but it’s kind of the norm in Europe. The battery pack driving this bike offers 25.6 volts of power with 9.6 amp hours of capacity. Given that the motor requires a second chain of its own, in addition to the regular chain connected to the front ring that the rider activates when pedaling, the rear wheel can be tricky to remove if you get a flat. It’s a brushed design that’s not as smooth or long lasting as gearless might be and it has a more limited range of drive speeds (which I imagine is partially why the bike can only reach 15 mph). The motor drives a short chain that is directly connected to the rear hub. It sits just behind the rear hub on the port side (left side) of the frame and is mounted to a giant torque plate for stability. The 450 watt motor driving this ebike is very unique because it isn’t mounted as the hub of the front or rear wheel nor is it a mid-drive design. For the extra ~$350 you also get fenders, a chain guide and ergonomic grips with the Commuter. The biggest improvement over the Trailz base model is the use of Lithium Iron Phosphate battery cells verses Lead acid which weigh much more. It’s great to see a design update with the new “Commuter” edition that extends the feature set and refines the offering. It’s a bike that makes financial sense but sacrifices quality of ride in some ways and doesn’t offer a lot of power or speed. The first time I got to ride an eZip Trailz electric bike was back in 2011 but Currie has been producing them since 2005. ![]()
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