I’ve reviewed four earlier versions of the IZIP E3 Zuma electric bicycle, dating back to 2014, but this latest 2018 iteration is the first one I’ve seen that uses a mid-drive motor and downtube mounted battery pack. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you with our opinions and data but respect your right to know that we receive compensation :) It’s the same flat fee for each bike, and it helps us to keep the site going while limiting ad clutter.
IZIP CB26 ELECTRIC BIKE REVIEW UPGRADE
Then I noticed the Izip - which he seemed to dislike, saying it was his only one - and when it went, he wouldn't be in a hurry to replace it!! As I looked closer, the funny bolted-on motor, and SLA battery pack which weighed a ton - as did the bike itself, being a steel frame - it made me realise that for a small initial outlay I could have a very well built bicycle, with the electric bits "tacked on", that I would be able to play around with and upgrade if and when the mood took me.EBR charges a service fee to manufacturers to produce ebike reviews and videos, this began in 2018. The motor cutting in when I peddled seemed strange to start with - but with a price tag of over £1400, I wasn't prepared to lay out that sort of money without being convinced I would both like the concept, and actually USE the thing, having never actually liked bicycles!! Hoiwever there was a Whisper 905 City, I think it was, that WAS charged, so I had a whizz on that. I had in mind a folding bike - but didn't much like the small wheels - and the battery wasn't charged on his demo bike, so didn't get to ride it - a Whisper 805FE I think it was. I don't really know what guided me to chose the Izip - I went to my local (small) Dealer just to have a look at the technology, and maybe try one out if possible. I will get some photos of the bike soon - rather busy with motorbikes at the moment!! I went for a quick spin yesterday to test my new Turnigy meter, and noticed that if I stopped pedalling the current drawn showed up to 15A - so my 8A calculation is obviously way out!! Hi Kurt - thanks for the interesting reply and photos - and your comments about the wire size are noted. I notice the motor cable goes into the motor alongside a metal plate, retained by 4 screws - if I did decide to rewire it with heavier cable, is it safe to remove this plate to get to the connections? Don't want the motor falling apart 'cause I removed the screws!!Īny comments gratefully received - even ribbing for my choice of bike if you like !!!
IZIP CB26 ELECTRIC BIKE REVIEW FULL
If my calculations are correct - 200W motor, running on 24V should take 8A ish on full load - but I am concerned that the voltage drop on those thin cables would be excessive - even at 8A !!Īm I being paranoid? I just can't figure why they would use such thin cabling for a traction motor. I did notice that the wiring to the 200W Currie motor seemed very light - the controller is rated at 20A - but the wiring to the motor (as it came from Currie) definately wouldn't handle 20A !! I have already been delving into the electrics to fit a Turnigy watt meter, which seems to be working well. I will add that I'm aproaching 68 - and weigh about 200lbs. Have just bought an Izip CB26 electric bike - I know it's only an entry level machine - but it seems well made, but very heavy, with it's steel frame and SLA 24v 12Ah batteries - but I am enjoying it.
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