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IZIP E3 Protour w/ COBI Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

May 30, 2017 by Pete 2 Comments

If you are looking for a quality eBike that is on the cutting edge of technology with an impressive spec of components and accessories then you should take a look at the IZIP E3 Protour.

This mid drive speed pedelec (pedal assist up to 28mph) features the COBI Plus smartphone & lighting system that makes the Protour a high-tech “smart eBike”!

At $3,299 the IZIP E3 Protour offers a lot of value with features that include the COBI Plus system, a mid drive speed pedelec, high quality components from Shimano, SRAM, Schwalbe, and a full assortment of quality accessories.

In this second part of the full review you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this electric bike. [Read more…]

IZIP E3 Protour w/ COBI Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

May 11, 2017 by Pete 2 Comments

High tech and high performance is what the IZIP E3 Protour is all about!

The Protour comes equipped with the sophisticated COBI Plus smartphone & lighting system that adds a lot of modern functionality to this mid-drive speed pedelec.

With pedal assist speed of up to 28 mph, integrated frame battery, components from Shimano, SRAM, Schwalbe, and a comprehensive accessory package, the Protour offers a lot for $3,299

In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read more…]

Fantic XF1 Casa Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

April 7, 2017 by Pete 1 Comment

With their roots in off-road motorcycles Fantic brings their fun and extremely capable XF1 Casa full suspension electric mountain bike to the North American market.

After many miles of testing the Fantic XF1 Casa has proven its ability to handle rough terrain with its 120 mm of front and rear travel and 3″ wide grippy off road tires.

The smooth, quiet, torquey, and efficient Brose mid-drive combined with the velcro like Vittoria tires allows the Fantic XF1 Casa to climb even the most challenging terrain and go the distance for long weekend rides.

The Fantic XF1 Casa has a starting price of $5,490 ($5,790 w/ dropper post) with a quality component selection from Brose, BMZ, RockShox, SRAM, Vittoria, and more.

In this second part of the full review you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this electric bike. [Read more…]

Fantic XF1 Casa Electric Mountain Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

March 22, 2017 by Pete 2 Comments

New to the North American market is the Italian Fantic XF1 Casa full suspension electric mountain bike with 3″ wide off road tires and the high performance Brose mid-drive system.

In addition this 27.5″ Plus size wheel full suspension eMTB features a solid mix of components from Rock Shox, SRAM, and others for $5,490 ($5,790 w/ dropper post).

In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read more…]

IZIP E3 Dash Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

February 16, 2017 by Pete 1 Comment

Are you looking for a versatile eBike that can fly around town and efficiently cruise up the steep climbs?

Then the 28 mph IZIP E3 Dash with it’s 48V system and 350 watt mid-drive motor is worth taking a look at!

It has a smooth, balanced, and solid ride feel that makes you want to take the long way home from work.

This versatile commuter and touring style eBike rider offers a lot of features for the price of $2,599.

In this second part of the full review you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this electric bike. [Read more…]

IZIP E3 Dash Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

February 7, 2017 by Pete 17 Comments

The fast and versatile 2017 IZIP E3 Dash eBike has arrived for testing and review.

This 350 watt mid-drive speed pedelec (up to 28 mph) commuter style eBike has a smooth ride with a healthy assortment of accessories for $2,599.

In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read more…]

ProdecoTech Phantom XR Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

September 14, 2016 by Pete 1 Comment

The results are in on the ProdecoTech Phantom XR electric bike and it has proven to be a versatile eBike with a nice mix of urban and off road capabilities.

The quality of the components, performance style riding position and road/off road tires make this a good all around eBike.

At $2,199 it offers a lot; 600 watt motor, large 36V 14.25ah battery, high quality components from Samsung, RockShox, SRAM, Truvativ, and more.

And like all ProdecoTech bikes the Phantom XR is assembled at their facility near Fort Lauderdale, Florida!

In this second part of the full review you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and [Read more…]

ProdecoTech Phantom XR Review Part 1: Pictures & Specs

September 13, 2016 by Pete 5 Comments

The ProdecoTech Phantom XR electric bike just arrived for testing and review!

The XR has an electric mountain bike style with the efficiency to be a great all around urban eBike.

With a price of $2,199 and a healthy component spec like a 600 watt hub motor, 36V 14.25ah Samsung lithium battery, RockShox suspension fork, SRAM & Truvativ drivetrain, and Avid hydraulic disc brakes, the XR is an eBike that offers a lot of value.

And like all ProdecoTech bikes the Phantom XR is assembled at their facility near Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read more…]

ProdecoTech Rebel X9 Electric Fat Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

September 7, 2016 by Pete 2 Comments

The ProdecoTech Rebel X9 fat electric bike is a big bike in every way!

It has massive 4″ wide tires that can handle sand, snow, dirt road/trail cruising, and they provide for a fun ride around town.

In addition, this all wheel drive fat eBike can handle almost any terrain.

And with its continuously variable drivetrain from NuVinci it is very easy to dial in your perfect gear ratio.

The 4 piston SRAM Guide hydraulic disc brakes do a good job of slowing this big bike down.

At $2,799 it offers a lot; 600 watt motor, large 36V 14.25ah battery, high quality components from Samsung, SRAM, NuVinci, Truvativ, and more! [Read more…]

Sea Otter Classic 2015. The Year of Center Drive Motors [VIDEOS & PICS]

May 1, 2015 by Guest 7 Comments

By Doug Schwartz.

This year’s Sea Otter Classic was the year of the center drive (mid drive) motor.

Not that there wasn’t strong representation of hub motors by Bionx, BESV, IZIP, Specialized, and others. It seems that the focus of this year’s Sea Otter Classic was companies introducing new models with [Read more…]