![]() 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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