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    Almost Brand New Izip E3 Peak + in New Hampshire SOLD

    Forgot to mention I have a brand new in the box Bike Speed dongle that is included in asking price.
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    Almost Brand New Izip E3 Peak + in New Hampshire SOLD

    I purchased this bike in May but haven't been able to use it like I hoped. The bike only has 37 miles on it, I upgraded to a brand new Bosch 500WH battery when I purchased it vs the 400WH. This is a plus tire size bike, size large which is 19" but has a sloped top tube for tons of standover...
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    can someone tell me if i bought the wrong size bike?

    The easy fix is to raise your handlebars then. Either a riser bar or riser stem. I just installed some 40mm riser bars on my Peak+ which made all the difference in the world. Any decent local bike shop can help or google for an online source.
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    Cant decide between 2 bikes

    Based on suspension components alone I would buy the Fox stuff. I just went through this as far as deciding between Bosch & Yamaha, in the end I bought the Bosch but mostly because the Yamaha I wanted wasn't available in my size. My understanding is that the Yamaha favors a lower cadence & for...
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    Water bottle carriers

    I just ordered the Moosetreks bag myself this morning, before finding this thread of course. I’ll be sure to update once I receive mine.
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    What to expect with a direct sales bike?

    I’ve pondered this since I first started researching which e-bike to buy. Most online “retailers” are sold out of E-Bikes with estimated shipping at least a month away yet locally there’s no interest at most bike shops to sell an Ebike. Plus there’s a genuine hostility in online mtb forums as...
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    First Ebike, want a mid drive with a throttle?

    I looked at a lot of bikes & felt the Peak had the best bang for the buck blend of quality components without blowing the budget so I can upgrade later as necessary. It doesn’t get as much praise as other e-mtb’s but I’m more than happy with it, thanks for all the kind words!
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    Big guy needs help

    While I agree older cable pull & v-brakes work well I wouldn’t choose them over quality discs, especially hydraulic brakes. With 300-325lbs of weight I’d plan on upgrading brakes regardless of what I bought nor would I skip the right bike otherwise due to cable actuated disc brakes, it’s all...
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    First Ebike, want a mid drive with a throttle?

    I ended up purchasing the 2017 Izip E3 Peak+ with the Bosch CX. I worked a deal to upgrade to a 500wh from the factory 400wh for a minimal upcharge. I'm happy, I've been riding the bike almost every day since I bought it & love it. I wrestled with all the choices & in the end decided on...
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    H5 or shred

    Isn’t the Haibike a mid mount motor vs the Surface Shred that’s a hub motor? That’s a major difference & you have to decide whether you want either or. Doing a search on this forum may help you determine which drive is better for what you want to do. After you decide which drive system meets...
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    First Ebike, want a mid drive with a throttle?

    Unfortunately that's how I'm feeling, it's either a money grab from some of these companies or they don't know/care figure that their customer's don't know/care. With the amount these bikes cost you'd think that there would be more info available to the consumer. Again, not a knock to ALL the...
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    Dongling

    I've been seriously considering buying a Haibike with the Bosch or Yamaha set up but the fear of only having 350 watts as well as the 20 mph limit has been holding me back. I think the only way for me would be if I had a dongle so I could at least cruise in that 22-23mph range vs hitting the 20...
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    First Ebike, want a mid drive with a throttle?

    I just started looking at them last night, pretty unique offering especially with that rear hub.
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