“Happiness is actually found in simple things, such as taking my nephew around the island by bicycle or seeing the stars at night. Maybe Currie Tech will hear my pleas and make the changes for next year, but even still this bike is worth considering. I think many would look past the drawbacks I’ve noted and become one with this E-bike. I do think the eFlow technology use is part of the higher price point and in that category you would expect the slightly better brakes too. Regardless, the IZIP E3 Metro is quite a bike and I enjoyed my time on it.
It gets a little old holding the throttle on all the time you want assist, but I felt it was better than putting up with the PAS system.Ī sincere thanks goes out to the folks at Currie Technologies for letting me spend the time needed to fully report on their great E-bikes. I found using the POD mode (power on demand / throttle only) was just easier, more comfortable and safer than using the PAS mode (power-assist). This too wasn’t to my liking and seemed wrong. Then you downshift to get more motor power (just one gear), and then the bike starts going faster than your desires and you are pedaling too fast. The other is that during a cruise if the pedals are not turning quick enough then the power level is low. So I found downshifting at for a stop was kind of necessary. Add to this if you are not in the top power level the power doesn’t come on at all with that slow pedal speed. You can use the hand throttle, but in the pedelec mode it doesn’t work until the bike senses the pedal movement. On this Metro (and the two others mentioned) if you don’t downshift before a stop, as you take off the pedals aren’t moving fast enough to get the motor to kick in. One, with most E-bikes you don’t need to downshift every time you stop, the motor helps you get going again without it. On the whole it is fine, but there are two things about it I don’t like (when in the PAS / pedelec mode). With this new programming Currie tech is using, the electronics also sense how fast you are pedaling and increase the power level to match. On most when you pedal, the bike goes to that power level and stays there while the pedals are moving. When in the pedelec mode, the power level is chosen on the display. My real issue here is found on the new Zuma and Twn:exp also. I’ve had her feed her cable lock through the seat handle and keep it tight enough where the saddle and battery can’t be lifted far enough to remove it. On the eFlow there is a place to add a small padlock on the holding latch, but I sure don’t see one on the Metro. One more thing that raised a concern is battery security. It is pretty easy to do and we may not transport her new commuter bike much, but I did take this into account. The front rack on the Metro is very strong and useful, but I found to load the bike on my rack (when carrying two bikes) it needed to be removed. There are some things about the control system that gave me pause (more on this before I’m done).Īs much as the IZIP E3 Metro has its own look, I am more taken by the appearance and color of the E3 Path+. I like the smoother riding tires, the Path+ has the skinner 700c ones, so this was one thing we are making a concession to. I like this center stand (that tucks to just one side when up), but it just doesn’t keep the bike up-right on all surfaces. The few reasons why are all basically minor ones, but seemed to be enough to make the call. My wife really loves riding it, but we did decide to stick with the Path+ as her next E-bike. I would think the rear rack could carry quite a bit too, so you can really haul the mail (so to speak).ĥ00 watts-plenty of gears-and strong stopping power are all visible from this angle. Because it is frame mounted (and easily removable too), it doesn’t affect your steering at all.
IZIP E3 METRO FULL
We thought a couple bamboo fenders and a new Lazer helmet with a bamboo finish could really put the full wood look together. It also sports some bamboo for the base of each rack. The matte black is cool and it does have some aqua (green?) highlights here and there. The E3 Metro is a one-size and one color fits all bike. We had already decided on a low-frame IZIP E3 Path+, but during our recent visit to The IZIP Store in Santa Monica (a whole other story that you will learn about soon), we were offered this for her to try out. It still runs and works fine, but with all the advancements in recent E-bike years, I think she deserves to move to the present day with each ride. Her 6-7 year-old eZip has been begging for an up-grade. You may know that we have been trying to decide on a replacement commuter bike for my wife. Room for all your gear can be found on both ends of the E3 Metro.
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