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2008 EZIP MTN Trailz Electric Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Currie Technologies
Category: Sports
List Price: $499.99
Buy New: $299.97
You Save: $200.02 (40%)
New (5) from $299.97
Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 1899
Color: Blue
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 87
Dimensions (in): 0.7 x 0.2 x 0.4
MPN: EZIP
Model: EZ-MTR8-BL
UPC: 694027130811
EAN: 0694027130811
ASIN: B0017K2ZL4
Release Date: April 8, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| 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 | | • | 7-speed geared system with Shimano rear derailleur; rack mounted SLA battery for easy swapping | | • | Get between 15 and 22 miles of range, with speeds up to 18 miles per hour | | • | For ages 13 and up; 240-pound maximum user weight |
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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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Save the car for longer trips December 30, 2008
This is a great bike, especially for the price.
I use it primarily for short trips that I used to take in the car. It saves wear and tear on the car, not to mention gas. It also gets me out into the open air, which I like.
The product description says it goes a minimum of 15 miles with pedaling. I'm not sure what they mean by that, since without out the motor you could do the same. Maybe they mean pedaling to get it going before engaging the motor. The worst mileage I have gotten is seven miles on a very cold day. In hotter weather I could make the same trip without any problem. I also had taken a very short (less than two miles) the previous time, so maybe the battery didn't drain down very far before I recharged it. I'm not sure which caused the lower miles.
I initially had a cheap wireless speedometer but that didn't work out because sometimes when I engaged the motor the speedometer stopped working. I think that it couldn't handle the electric field. I subsequently bought a Sigma BC506 5-Function Wired Bicycle Speedometer and it has been working perfectly.
If you are planning to go more than seven miles on a cold day then I would recommend buying an additional battery.
The assembly went pretty well, although my bike tends to not stay in first gear. That hasn't been an issue because starting pedaling in 2nd gear has been easy. I know I just need to take some time and adjust the cable.
The bike has two modes. The one that I use causes the motor to automatically turn off after a few seconds if you stop pedaling. This is supposed to save gas because it forces you to use the pedals to get going from a stop. So, I just keep the pedals moving so that the motor doesn't turn off.
The other mode is an "always on". The motor is always ready to go but it uses more electricity because you are using the motor to get going from a stop.
I've got 145 miles on it. I cruise at around 12 to 12.5 MPH. It goes faster than that but I didn't want to strain the motor.
The rack is useless for carrying things since it is so skinny and you can't put anything wide on it without getting in the way of putting the battery in and taking it out. That was easily solved by buying a Wald Mesh Front Basket model 933GB. This basket is great because you can undo just the basket and take it into the store with you. I paid $34.99 for mine.
Since I didn't want to worry about the bike getting stolen while I was in a store, I bought the OnGuard Beast 5017 chain lock to lock it up. I bought that lock based on good reviews. I paid $89.00 for it. It's heavy, but I don't mind since I'm riding most times using the motor. I'll give up a little efficiency in miles traveled on a charge to keep the bike from getting stolen.
 Arrived destroyed from shipping December 30, 2008
Bought as a xmaspresent and when they delivered it they pulled it off the truck landing it on the end. Totally damaged ru andined the bike. So get a better delivery and package the item better and much sturderier guys. Waste of time effort and money on both parts
good bike for the price December 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i write this review because i feel the one star reviews are unfair. most of the complaints on here are half truths and not understanding. first of all, there is not much more the 1200$elctric bikes can do than this one.
electric bikes are not going to take you up large hills, futhermore these bikes in my opinion were not designed to be workhorses. i have rode an older model buy currie on a mongoose frame, i have rode it 4-7 times a week for about 2 years. for me its perfect, i live in new orleans, the streets are flat, and rarely do i have to travel more than 5 miles. so if you live in a bike friendly city, this is a great time to get this bike.. 2 months ago this bike was availible from many dealers, price 379-429$ and you had to pay around 100$extra for shipping, and if you had a problem w the bike, you had to deal with currie, the seller stated that up front, once you order the bike like from target, if something was wrong with it when you recieved it, it was completely your responsibility
to contact currie. this happened with the second bike i ordered from target, and it was very frustrating dealing currie. thats the only legite complaint i hae read about this bike(read the reviews for the wemons and the comfort for more reviews cause its the same battery and motor)
but with amazon, if you have the time to deal with a real possibility of returnin it for another, you chance of getting a solid bike is solid
i recieved this bike last week, and everything was intact, =
also this is the last of the 08 bikes,and when they are gone the 09 will be more expensive, and probaly not sold by amazon, i know this is a long review, but it is intended for people trying to get the best for their money, and with the back of amazon, if you need a bike i just dont see how could go wrong for 225. this bike says for 13 and up, and let me say, if this had been an option15 years ago i would have loved it even more, but, parents, this is a motorized vehicle, and i do not recommend just sending your kids out on it, this is a nice bike to teach young people responsiblity, its kinda like a pet, you have to power it each time you use it to save the battery, and most of all you HAVE TO BE CAREFUL, the throttle can get you in trouble when you start having fun instead of just riding. helmets are a must for young riders, a good helmet.
just ok September 29, 2008
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
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 September 1, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
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
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