When combined with the larger 48 tooth chainring, it’s really designed for medium and high speed riding, and you don’t really have the low gears for steep climbs. The bike comes stock with a mid-level Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain, but the spread is only 11-32 tooth vs. It’s very efficient because it leverages the gears that you shift through as a rider… just ease off a bit when shifting so you don’t mash the sprockets and derailleur as demonstrated in the video review above. Both the front and rear wheels feature quick release, which is one of the big benefits of utilizing a mid-drive vs. At ~7.4 lbs, it’s average in terms of weight, and that weight is positioned well at the low-center point of the frame. The Brose TF stands for Trekking Fast and designates the higher speed output potential. I have found the pedal torque signal to be the most noticeable, meaning that if you only pedal lightly, the motor will only activate a little bit. The motor controller measures rear wheel speed, pedal cadence, and pedal torque. While the motor does not offer shift detection, like Bosch, it does respond quickly when you ease back on pedal force. It feels more natural than the nylon gears of other systems. I love how quite and smooth it operates, in large part due to an internal Gates belt drive that transfers power between the gearing system. These specs are very competitive, and my own experience riding on this and other ebikes that use it have been very good. It offers an impressive torque output of up to 90 newton meters and can support up to 120 pedal strokes per minute. It’s one of my favorites.ĭriving the IZIP Moda is a 350 to 530 watt mid-motor from Brose. I love that this chainring has an alloy guide to keep the chain on track, and want to emphasize just how quiet and smooth the motor is. Furthermore, the Brose mid-drive is tilted up in such a way that it hides behind the 48 tooth chainring. This is a stealthy electric bike because the battery is hardly visible from the side and the the dark color scheme blends nicely with the compact black motor casing. It’s wonderful to have multiple frame sizes and styles to choose from, and I love how the tubing is reinforced with angular gussets on both the top tube and down tube for strength and stiffness. I love that the step-over model comes with bottle cage bosses on the seat tube, and understand why they wouldn’t quite fit on the step-thru (which is really more of a mid-step frame in my opinion). This electric bicycle uses the trusted Brose TF motor, a high capacity integrated battery pack, and fancy removable LCD display with integrated USB charging port. IZIP is a less well-known brand compared to Raleigh, and their products tend to offer additional value and are sold through independent electric bike dealers as well as online through the official website. Amazingly, the E3 Moda is priced lower than the 2017 Redux iE that I reviewed… and that product didn’t include the fenders, rear rack, or lights. This product is strikingly similar to the Raleigh Redux iE, because both brands are owned by the Accell Group. Priced at roughly three-thousand dollars, the bike is backed by IZIP’s leading two-year comprehensive warranty and growing network of dealers in North America. It’s feature complete, meaning that you really don’t have to add anything to deal with rain or night riding, and it’s a Class 3 ebike, meaning that it can reach top speeds of ~28mph vs.

The IZIP E3 Moda is a commuter-ready urban electric bike that comes complete with wide 60 mm alloy fenders to keep you dry, a sleek rear rack for clip-on panniers, and integrated LED lights to help you see and be seen. 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. EBR charges a service fee to manufacturers to produce ebike reviews and videos, this began in 2018.

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