![]() The battery pack orientation has been updated since the older ZUMA design and now resides directly behind the seat post tube. This bike isn’t meant for off road riding but it does climb on pavement fairly well and the gears really help (especially the extra large low gear in the rear). Sitting right next to the hub motor is a seven speed Shimano cassette that provides decent range for pedaling at a comfortable cadence. It’s smooth, quiet and fairly powerful, operating in both throttle and pedal assist mode. And even though the gears are apt to wear out a bit more quickly than a gearless design it comes with a two year motor warranty which is great. Being geared, it’s smaller and lighter weight than a gearless equivalent. Powering the new Zuma is a 500 watt geared rear hub motor. It offer great value, and with eight colors and three frame sizes to choose from it would make an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys the comfortable cruiser ride. Before the E3 Dash came out this was my favorite IZIP bike. The chain guard keeps you clean when peddling and optional matching fenders and rear rack make commuting with gear and dealing with wet streets a cinch. This is a comfortable bike that feels great cruising around town thanks to its large ballon tires, soft oversized seat and extended handlebars. It still offers the strength of a 500 watt geared rear hub motor and both pedal assist and throttle mode but is more balanced and agile than ever. The IZIP Zuma underwent a massive update for 2014 with improved battery integration and a new control display panel. I thank the members of this community in advance for your assistance.The following review is for the 2014 IZIP E3 Zuma, the latest version can be found here which includes a higher voltage battery (for improved climbing and power) as well as a refined frame that’s easier to service and add lighting to (also an updated control panel with a lights on/off switch) as well as upgraded mechanical disc brakes from Promax with tool-free adjustment. Also, I am also very interested in recommendations for any other bikes which you feel may be an even better match. I recognize that no one bike will perfectly match all my needs, and compromises will need to be made, but would like recommendations from this user forum as to which of these three bikes you think would best meet most of my needs. Although the E3 Metro and Interceptor apparently have higher wattage motor and higher voltage battery, from what I can ascertain that doesn't translate to higher performance (speed, range, etc.) The one spec that I could not find for any of these bikes is the range when in all electric throttle mode without pedal assist - I'd like hear from anyone with real world experience. I have read the reviews and visited the manufacturers websites for these models. Due to the generally flat terrain, I probably don't need the plethora of speeds that come on most of the better bikes, but guess I don't need to use them.īased upon my own research I have preliminarily arrived at the following three bikes as possible contenders: I prefer the comfort of an upright riding position. I also want to be able to bike with cargo - towel, small cooler and chair when going to the beach fishing rod and supplies when going fishing and light grocery shopping.īased upon my own research it seems that I need a cross between a cruiser, light duty off-road/mountain bike/cargo bike. I would like as long a range as possible. Riding will mostly take place on roadways, but I would like to explore some of the bike paths in the State Parks and elsewhere. If you're familiar with the area, primarily flat (biggest hill the bike will see is probably the Indian River Inlet bridge). I haven't actively ridden a bike in 20 plus years.Īs for usage, I will principally be riding the bike on the coast of Delaware (Rehoboth, Bethany Beach, Fenwick and possibly Ocean City). Overall I am in fairly good health, besides the weight my knees aren't the greatest but still working. ![]() I believe I have narrowed down my choices to a couple, but please let me provide some background on myself and intended use.Īs for myself I am a 60 year old male, 6' 1" in height, 230 lbs (yes, I know I need to lose weight). ![]() If not for this site, I would be totally lost. Probably as with most new to the world of e-bikes, I find myself overwhelmed with all the information, options, types, brands and models. I am planning to soon purchase my first e-bike. ![]()
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