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I already started a Izip Dash thread. I agree with you. Sometimes these things are hard to find on a blog. Good luck with your new ride. I know you will love it. Have you ridden one or are you buying it sight unseen?

Dave, As you know the Peak has the 6mph throttle and the bottom of the tube center drive system like the Bosh. I rode the Dash around four city blocks and switched to the Peak. The Peak felt a little heavier, kind of like you could feel the weight at your feet. It is a 350W motor while the...

I pulled the trigger on a bike this morning after a month of driving many hours to dealers in Northern Florida to figure out the skinny on bikes. I wanted to deal local. My local dealer here on Amelia Island, Florida who is a Currie dealer. He stocks Izip bikes but the 2013 bikes didn't fit...

Fitz, Congratulations. I really like the City Commuter. I rode it at Evolve in Orlando. Great people and the bike is beautiful. As I mentioned before, getting on and off the bike was an issue for me due to the battery in the back or I would have bought it on the spot. I pulled the...

I am with Dave on this one but will go a step further. I have already decided that I will only buy a bike with pedal assist AND throttle. Preferably a system that allows throttle on the fly while pedaling or not. Testing bikes made this very clear to me. The good thing is there are a lot of...

I ride a Townie three speed and like the bike a lot but wish I had he 8 speed. The Townie Go is like the three speed. It has a two speed internal geared hub. It is very noisy until it shifts and than a bit less noisy but I think more so than it should be which I found to be a big issue...

Cameron, you are right. I am trying to ride as many bikes as I can and learning along the way. The differences can be dramatic but I think I am closing in on it. I have ridden some Izips, Pedegos, Pedeco and recently the Townie Go. I am close and I'm looking at some of the components like...

Dave, we are both on the same page. Buying these expensive machines sight unseen requires much more information from the sellers. Court has been terrific in sharing his experience and perspective on each of the bikes. An example of where he excels is explaining PAG vs TAG and being able to...

Court, After reading your Volton reviews I decided to check them out. Volton, like most other eBike companies that sell there stuff online or not, make the mistake of telling you nothing about how you might fit on a bike. In layman terms things like how high is the top tube on a diamond...

Court, I tend to agree with you for most of the same reasons you point out that the Zuma is the better choice for me. I think it just became a no brainer though. The 2014 Zuma was just priced at $2400 vs 2013 $3500 sale priced Nitro or Flight or 2014 $4000 Nitro. Combine that with a lean...

I have been riding a lot of bikes. I like the Pedego City Commuter, but it is just too tall for me. It appears that the new Currie Zuma while not a city bike, will be a good option for island travel. But I have come across the eFlow Nitro which changes only a little for 2014 in the 2013...

I have watched their videos. Seem to have it together. I rode the 2013 36V step thru Zuma today. Wow is it fast and powerful. Very different than the City Commuter as you know. Has PAS/TAG. The TAG integrates or works to give you a boost only when you are pedaling which seems fine...

Fitz, I agree with you. I am in the Jacksonville area and looks like the closest Motiv dealer is in Chattanooga. I assume you have ridden the City Commuter. There is a dealer an hour away from me in St. Augustine so your premise is spot on about having a dealer nearby. The City Commuter...

I will keep you up to date. Funny you mention the Timbuk2 messenger. I recently bought my 33 year old son one. He carries his laptop and other stuff and travels the world with it. Loves it! Just have to get the right size. Online they look smaller than they are. It has got to be one of...

Yep. I rode the City Commuter, which was the perfect bike...IF ONLY, the battery wasn't on a rear mounted rack. That pushes one to a smaller frame which isn't always the best solution, due to the rack and battery height. I guess the good thing is that the higher end bikes are moving away...

Court, thanks. I sent a note to Motiv about a custom bike. Checked out your reviews on them. I really like the looks of the 48v shadow. With PAG/TAG and curved handle bars that looks like it would be fairly close, but as you say, still a cruiser. I think it is boiling down to the City...

Fitz, I rode the City Commuter step thru 48v last week in Orlando. It is a beautiful bike with with lots of detail. It is powerful and handles really well. It feels very solid. It is certainly worth checking out. I am 5'7" but older and heavier so for you, this bike would be a screamer...

Thanks for the thoughtful response. I agree about the heads up riding position. I found it more comfortable while riding the City Commuter step thru. I rode the 48v and it was impressive and a really beautiful bike. The Comfort Cruiser was a non starter as you pointed out it is throttle...

Thanks. I understand the new Zuma will be in dealers soon. Looks like a better choice than last years model.

Court, I am 69, 5.7, and not a little guy. I currently ride an Electra Townie 3 Speed. I live on a barrier island in Northern Florida. Not a lot of electric bikes available here yet, but I have ridden the Izip Metro, Pedego Comfort Cruiser and the City Commuter which seems to be head and...