The 2008 IZIP EZGO Electric Folding Bicycle

[Livinggreen100]

very nice. Electric bikes are so cool. Thanks for sharing.

[2006mobrown]

I am interested in buying this bike but there are two versions of it, one that you currently own and one that has gears, a lithium ion battery and is lighter...but about 3x the price! My question is does your model only one gear and if so does that even matter? I currently own the eZip Trailz (it's very heavy and doesn't fold its about 70lbs!) and I love it, it has gears but I always have it maxed out at 7 anyway which seems to be the hardest gear. How hard is it to pedal without the PAS?

[electricbikeman]

@2006mobrown No gears but you can control your speed up and down with the hand throttle like a motorcycle. My biggest complaint on this bike is the top speed being around 20 mph. I would like one that goes a bit faster like say 30 to 35 and still have the same body style. Peddling is very easy but being in such a low gear you won't go very fast. The single gear its in reminds me of 1st gear on a ten speed bicycle.

[electricbikeman]

Update: It has been a few years since I took this video. I still have the bike, the battery is still holding a great charge and runs like the day I bought it. The only thing that I have had to do is add air to the tires once in a while. My only complaint is the weight which is about 50 lbs. Lifting it in and out of our SUV is a hassle but not so bad that I would ever get rid of it.

[thrippleton]

Great bike! Do you know how easy it would be to find a replacement battery if yours fails? I imagine that there are a limited number of charges before replacement became necessary.  And do you know what the cost of a replacement would be? These are things I want to know before I buy one.

[inktub]

Thanks for this information. Will now think of getting one of these.

Regards, Bob (York, England)

[MasterMindMetro]

Wow! looks fun! It's been several years, is this bike still working?

Hope your having fun.

[braddockcg]

Damn, those folded dimensions you give (24" x 34" x 34") would make the bike oversized on airline checked luggage ... looks like a $175(!) extra fee on Delta at least. I wish there was a cheap electric assist bike I could take with me on trips....

[GVB1939]

That looks nice n nippy.  I have had an older Electrice Bike for about five years. Will sell it now now i have this newer model

[IC104everywhere]

one word to help ya for your next video.....tripod :)

[electricbikeman]

lol, well to be honest I was using one when I made this video but I am just not that great at making videos. I had the whole contraption in the air while I was walking around the bike and then set the tripod when I was about to ride up the hill and back. If I had had an 8 year old with me I am sure they could have done it perfect. I just kills me how good the kids today are at doing this stuff.

[IC104everywhere]

Also would it be possible if you could let me know what the dimensions are after the bike is folded up? I cant seem to find that info out anywhere, Id like to buy one and a carry bag for it but I need to know the dimensions when folded , ty

[electricbikeman]

24 inches wide 34 inches tall and 34 inches long. I may not be the best folder in the world but those are the measurement I just took with it comnpletely folded.

[IC104everywhere]

Where did ya get the seat from?

[electricbikeman]

walmart

[electricbikeman]

as long as it is just a light rain, no problem but not really advisable. There would be puddles of water that could be a problem if you hit them. You can minimize the risk of electrical problems by weatherizing your ebike. There is a video on youtube, just search for "Electric Bikes and Wet Weather" and it should be the first video that pops up.

[prsoulja]

is it safe to ride it when its raining out?

[nuclearjong]

Very helpful. Thanks for recording and posting this.

[electricbikeman]

no probem, I wish there had been more postings like this one when I was looking at buying one myself which is why I did it. Sure wasn't for my filming skills, lol.

[8416287]

dude.. mines so cooler.. i got the Schwinn AL1020 Folding Electric Bike

[battery9a]

great video, 5/5

[2cvdave]

Nice video. I'm lookin' for a starter ebike. This is much better than any literature or description. Thanks.

[electricbikeman]

30 mph is downhill really, I don't have a speed meter so I am not sure exactly how fast it's going but I can tell it's going at least 30mph or better. On level ground I doubt yours going to get better than 20mph out of it but that is plenty fast if your in no hurry.

[caraddict520]

i need an portable electric bike to replace my car in vancouver

[kilimats02]

i currently use the EZ005, i am located in vancouver too. Do a search on google with EZ005, youll find a forum where i have posted some info

[electricbikeman]

There is a good video here on youtube about making your bike more weather resistant. I tried to post a link to it but for some reason it won't let me so just search for "Electric Bikes and Wet Weather" and it should be the first video that pops up.

[harrvey]

Thank you very much sir!

[harrvey]

Great video!(for someone who doesn't have a helper) :)

I have this exact same model but I haven't ridden it yet.

I have a couple of questions for you. Would it be possible to ride this in the rain or on puddles. Would the battery/motor short circuit?

[electricbikeman]

You would be better off not going into puddles with it as it could get into the motor and connections and yeah you could ride in a very light rain with no problem, I have a couple of times.

I'm not a young man and look funny as hell riding the thing but I'm saving lots of money on gas and laughing all the way to the bank :)

Enjoy your new ride !

[trismealey]

srry i didn't read the description! great video i plan to get this or the regular i-zip soon! thanks for the help!

[trismealey]

do you have to be a certain age to ride it, or is it just considered a normal bike with motor assistance?

[electricbikeman]

nope, no certain age. It's considered a regular bike under federal law.

[thejesters1975]

cool!Good idea about the mace.

[electricbikeman]

I live about 5 miles from work so 10 miles round trip. It is really smooth and fun to ride. I estimate I will have saved enough on gas to pay for the bike in less than 10 months. I paid 640.00 for this one through walmart.

[electricbikeman]

I should add that I am using the bike to do other things, like run to the grocery store for odds and ends, have a basket I am using for that. I also like to bike to the post office which I do frequently.

[nuclearjong]

I just bought it now. I'm considering posting a video review after I've tried it and seen if it work for my situation. I've got 9 miles to work so 18 miles round trip.

[neeander]

Nice video, how far do you bike to work? I think it's great that more people are looking into ebikes as a means of commuting. It's great seeing more ebike videos week after week and hopefully soon the battery technology will allow a lightweight bike and longer range with better hill climbing ability. Then I think more people will consider biking to work.