![]() ![]() Yes, this means the traditional mounting point for a bottle is taken and you’ll have to either wear a CamelBak or mount your cage somewhere else. The pack uses light weight Lithium-ion cells and is mounted where a water bottle might otherwise sit on the downtube. You might be wondering if the range here is diminished but in my experience the efficiency of a stronger motor + battery balances out the lower amp hour rating. That’s a lot of force, most ebikes use 36 volt batteries at 10 amp hours. Moving on to the battery pack, this bike offers 48 volts of power with 8.7 amp hours of capacity. That said, IZIP has designed a quick release system and threaded, waterproof, connection point right near the motor that tries to make changing flats and truing wheels as easy as possible. a middrive is that changing tires gets a bit more tricky and it’s a bit more rear-heavy. While I like the motor setup here the downside vs. The cool thing is, you can activate the throttle at any time while riding in pedal assist or switch into Throttle mode only. This is the first gearless motor I’ve seen on an IZIP bike and it offers 500 watts of power which is very good! It coasts silently (no gears rubbing) and offers smooth torque-sensing assist with four modes of pedal assist to choose from including 1, 2, and 3. Let’s dig into the motor specs on the E3 Dash. Also, if you’re more into off road and actually want to take this thing on trails and climb with it, I suggest checking out the E3 Peak which has knobby tires, a mid-drive system and hydraulic disc brakes. While it does come in two frame sizes (medium and large) both are high-step so if you struggle getting onto bikes and prefer a stepthrough experience this may not work (consider the step-through version of the E3 Path Plus). The frame creates a more forward-leaning position that’s aggressive. Now, obviously I like this bike but it’s not for everyone. From the low mounted battery pack and evenly distributed weight to the 28mph top speed in pedal assist mode this bike offers a fun and affordable experience with a great warranty and large network of dealers who can offer support and test rides before you buy. It’s one of my favorite new bikes in the IZIP line for 2014 and worth considering if your ride is mostly on pavement with a touch of trail riding. The E3 Dash offers speed, quality and affordability that’s top notch. The second generation model saw improvements in motor durability, control pad accessibility, saddle comfort and drivetrain components. Order your BodyFloat today, with the seat post shim, or one of the solutions.This review is for the first generation IZIP E3 Dash which launched in 2014. There are quite a few 'characteristics' of the machine (and all ebikes) that you will likely become familiar with, but don't let a few snags decimate your confidence, most 'issues' that can arise are simple enough to address, and BTW I'm putting great mileage on my Dash. BTW - You can reposition the clear vinyl stickers that are supposed to mitigate cable wear at the head tube should they be out of place. I'm sure a good mech would spot a few things to tweak (brake disc deflection, etc). Like pulling teeth so far, think I'll call them again.Ĭongratulations on your purchase, maybe have a mechanic check the front wheel bearings, mine were very tight. BTW - I'm in the process of pricing and possibly adding a second battery too. Depending on 'your' weight, terrain etc you should have no problem looping 25 miles with occasional throttle use or PAS 2, or 3. Now on a 'fun run' I can burn a full charge in 16 - 18 miles, PAS 4, cooling period required before recharge in that case. Stay in PAS 1 even on steep hills, just use the gears, 120 cadence for a few minutes, no problem, the motor really loves the help I usually go from PAS 1 to 3, just to clear a high traffic area. And by the way, once you are in “0” assist, you can always toggle back to any assist level with the assist level button.ġ85 lbs, PAS 1, 30 miles (my daily sunset ride), couple of big hills, strong rider. That’s right, 35 miles! I was stunned just as probably some of you are for a guy weighing 235 lbs. I put it in “0” assist level (by pressing the power button once) for slight declines and where pedaling was a breeze, and I went 35 miles before my battery died. A week later I went to an area that was mostly level with some slight grades and ran the bike in assist level 1. In assist level 1, I got home with about 4 miles left to go (I kept going back and forth near my home on a flat street until the battery died in order to find this out). In assist level 2, coasting down the hills and on the flats with it in zero (“0”) assist mode, I got about 16 miles (fortunately it was downhill the rest of the way and I was able to freewheel it home). There is a commute to and from my house that is about 18 miles.
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