EZIP MTN Trailz Electric Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)

2008 EZIP MTN Trailz Electric Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)

Release Date : 2008-04-08 Publisher : Currie Technologies Company : Currie Technologies

Features

• Mountain bike with electric-powered motor for assist when you need it
• PAS/TAG technology enables use with motor only or with motor assist power
• Rack mounted SLA battery for easy swapping
• Get between 15 and 22 miles of range, with speeds up to 18 miles per hour
• 7-speed geared system with Shimano rear derailleur

Product Description

All-terrain bicycle boasts a mountain-style steel frame. Reaches a top speed of 15 MPH and has up to 20 mile range with normal pedaling! For ages 13 and up; not to exceed 240 lbs.

Amazon.com Product Description

Get a boost up steep hills with the Trailz Electric Mountain Bike, which allows you to ride as you would with any other all-terrain bike but also provides a battery-powered motor for an assist when you need it. With the PAS/TAG technology, you can use the bike with motor only or with motor assist power. The bike rack has an SLA (sealed lead acid) battery mounted to it, which enables you to swap it out for an optional secondary battery. The rack also provides an easy way to carry gear or groceries using an optional pannier system.

Specifications:

• Motor: 450W of power from a DC Earth Magnet Motor
• Battery: EV Rated SLA Type; 24V
• Charge system: UL Listed Currie Smart Charger with LED status display
• Controller: Exclusive Currie Electro Drive 24 Volt fully potted
• Top speed: Up to 18 mph (rider weight contingent)
• Range: 15 to 22 miles with normal pedaling (rider weight contingent); range can be doubled with optional 2nd battery pack
• Drive: Patented Currie Electro-Drive System, Shimano Acera 7-speed derailleur, freewheel, twist shifter
• Brakes: Alloy linear pull rear, disc front, with alloy brake inhibit levers
• Wheels: Alloy 26 x 2.0-inch rims with QR front
• Tires: Currie E-Drive dual-use MTB 26 x 1.95 inches
• Handlebars: Mid-rise bar and adjustable angle stem
• Fork: Suspension w/alloy crown
• User controls: Power On/Off Switch, Easy Access Charger Port in Removable Battery Pack, Twist Throttle
• Saddle: Mountain design, alloy suspension post
• Frame: Exclusive Currie aluminum MTB design
• Crank and pedals: Alloy 44T crankset w/PAS function, double chainguard; resin dual sided pedals
• Weight: 70 pounds

About Currie Technologies
Dr. Malcolm Currie, the former chairman of Hughes Aircraft and Delco Electronics, founded Currie Technologies Inc. in 1997 based on his conviction that someday, in the near future, hybrid and electric vehicles would become increasingly important for fundamental economic and environmental reasons. Ten years of sustained experience makes Currie Technologies an acknowledged leader in the business. Its battery technologies include everything from sealed lead acid to nickel metal hydride to the newest and lightest weight lithium-ion battery systems. Currie Technologies utilizes its own factory and design team, who work in conjunction with an international research team to constantly create new designs and respond to market needs.

Customer reviews

just ok by .. Matthew Klockowski (NY USA)
First it was back ordered for more than 2 months! Second they didn't tell me after 30 days amazon cancels the order, thus making me wait even longer!






Came shipped with a bent frame and chipped paint. northern tolls customer service sucks! Rode the bike for two weeks before it broke completely! A waste of my money and time! Do not spend the money on this,put down the extra hundred dollars and get a good mountain bike.

Amazingly great for the money by .. Michael Lipman (Chicago il)
I bought this from wall mart. Remember you have to charge and discharge the battery 3 times before it works best. But It is so much fun to ride.

You press this button and it just zooms along for about 2 hours or may be 15 to 20 miles. I love it

Great bike for short distances- and is still good exorcise!! by .. Andrew D. Esquivel (Plainfield IL USA)
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2QQIDZUA6K1S3 This video was originally for youtube (you can find it and part 2 of this video on my youtube page www.youtube.com/andrewesquivel)but I thought uploading it here would be good too. This is a great bike and i ride it every day. I have even lost weight by doing so! just cuz its electric, doesn't mean you wont get some what of a work out *wink*

Very Pleased by .. Michael J. Siemer (Chattanooga, TN)
I am very pleased with this Product. This is the Third one I purchased. 1st a mens bike, I paid $100. extra in delivery from Norther Tool. Then another Mens- whent to Northern Store & Purchased to be deliverd to thier store/ saved on delivery charge. But the Best Deal was the womens Curry on Amazon.com they charged No tax and No Delivery, just a strait $389.


All the bikes work Fine. I read a few bad reviews. It appears some people have tried to unscrew the fromt break to adjust it enough to put the front tire on. Not Necessary! Just pull the whole break harnest out of its slot and back in after placing tire on. Also some in reviews could'nt get them started and sent them back. Try the on and off switch for left or right optional battery located underneith back rack.

We had one Nut come off on the Womens Pedel Arm, no problem, just tighten it back on. I dont like the fact that the Extra Battery can only be purchased through Curry at more than $140. tax/delivery. I found the same sealed batteries at a local battery store for $39. each and I'm going to replicate their harnesting shell out of wood/ luan & 1x3's routerd. Overall Very Pleased. They Ride Sweet. Peddle only on hills, they will last farther distance. God Bless, Michael Siemer, Chatt. TN

Good product, beware of size tho by .. Anonymous (Central Vermont)
The bike was everything I had hoped for -- reasonable price, good design, sturdy, easy to put together. However, I am only 5 feet 4 inches and didn't think about the frame size. It was too big for me -- I was afraid that I'd take more falls getting used to an electric throttle and so the increased size felt too unsafe. I re-sold it on craigslist to a person 5'7".