Originally Posted by
Element116
Hello all,
I'm new to the forums, so please excuse my ignorance. As with many frustrated Americans, I've decided to do something about the oil/gas issue and start biking to work. I have a 22 mile one way commute that's 99% flat terrain. I'm 30 years young and fit so I feel I can handle it at least 2-3 days a week weather permitting. I already have a Specialized Rockhopper (great bike by the way), but I would like to pick up an E bike for the commute. Has anyone compared the Ezip to the Izip? The IZIP seems to cost twice as much as the EZIP, but what are the advantages and are they worth the added cost? Thanks.
There are lots of models within IZIP family. For example, one of the IZIP model is Mountain Trailz, which is exact same version as E-zip Mountain Trailz. For more expensive models, some uses lithium/Nimh battery, which cost more or they use Brushless motor, which is bit more efficient than brush motor. Overall, they are not 2x better or will take you 2x longer distance/speed. I guess they are bit better in quality?
Before choosing which bike... Do you cycle a lot? If you are not used to riding long distance, thats lot of miles per day (even on flat ground). I'm sure other could chime in, but commuting is lot different than fitness/recreation riding.