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Yes to your last statement. On a mid drive, your gears can leverage the motor output. I was not pedaling at all, just using the gears to leverage the motor. Lower gear = more torque! :-) Rusty

PS - my Peak is size small, I am 5-8 + with a 30 inch inseam. I can straddle it fine, but I would like an even lower downtube for off- road, but it works fine. Hope this helps!

Hey Dash - just wanted to confirm for you - I took the Peak on some single track yesterday and tried to find a section that seemed as steep as the drive you mentioned. The Peak would not take it in 6th gear, it bogged with throttle only. It did take it fine (again with throttle only) in 4th...

Thanks for the suggestions! I think that I might wear out my welcome at that same bike shop (the only one that had both bikes in stock) if I returned for a third extended test ride! The Dash would eventually pass the Peak once it caught up!

The throttle is what makes the Dash so much fun! What would happen on the Peak is that you would be able to take that same steep drive in 4th, 5th, or maybe even 6th gear - on throttle alone. (At least up to 6 mph, where it cuts off) :-) Rusty

How nifty! Great idea! I want the high speed pedelec version with disk brakes when I get really old. LOL Rusty

Never had a bad experience yet. But I plan ahead. If someone calls me a "cheater", I'm gonna respond " Yeah!!" "Right on!" " You bet!" or something like that. I like all kinds of bikes, but some of these folks are so caught up in themselves they can't help but provide amusement to those of...

I'd say "Use your brain, just don't whack it". :-)

Hi guys, now that I have convinced some of you perhaps to look at the Peak, let me give you the other side. Yes, the Peak will easily out-climb and out accelerate the Dash. My son and I proved that on a back-to-back test ride. And yes, the Peak will climb any hill. If you "gas it" it a...

Good point about speed, but that is something that you can control. You can do excessive speed on a non- electric bike too! I ride motorcycles as well so a healthy speed "awareness" factor is already ingrained in my head. For me it also helps to be as courteous as possible to others sharing...

Hi Charlie - you shoulda gotten the Peak, man! Just kidding, the Dash is a really fun ride. :) Seriously though, given enough traction, I do not think that there is a hill my Peak will not climb. If I straddle the bike whilst stationary and have it in one of the lower gears and give it...

Thanks, Ravi. Nice bike sans pedals. Haha. :) I feared that this will not be a US model.

At least for responsible riders. I have had mine (an Izip Peak) now for over a month and I must say that I feel a LOT safer riding it on public roads than my non-electric bikes. Why? First, I can dart across intersections and roadways a lot quicker with the throttle assist. Ever get stuck in...

Hi All - just wanted to mention how pleased I am with the Mirrycle mountain bike mirror. It is made in the good ole USA and is of quality components. It is infinitely adjustable and has a great range of vision. It also folds out of the way for off-road use. Most bike mirrors vibrate or fall...

Court and I tend to agree on the somewhat hidden merits of the Izip Peak electric mid drive mountain bike. Consider the following: The Peak is the only mountain bike that is classed as a high-speed pedelec in EBR's tests. It is rated (and warrantied) by Currie as a condition 3 hardtail - rated...

I understand that the RS is not available in the US, or may be restricted. Ravi can you confirm? I have not seen a price anywhere either...

I have had my Peak for about 3 weeks. I plan to do a much more complete write up once I get a ton of miles and more experience with it! My experience with Currie and Larry Pizzi in particular has been fantastic. He even intervened with a retailer to get my back-ordered bike quickly processed...

Hi All - just to clarify, the Peak does have throttle assist up to 20 mph, but you must be pedaling to activate it. You can be tooling along in PAS mode 1 for example and see a small hill ahead or an opening in traffic, so while still pedaling you wick the throttle open and it will give full...

Hi! I have an old stump-jumper 26" wheel, 18 speed? hardtail mountain bike - both the Dash and the Peak are slightly faster with NO electric assist and with the front fork locked out. The assist can be addicting, tho. You feel like a turtle when you turn it off. :-) Hope this helps - Rusty

Hi Ravi - sorry I cannot speak particularly to the electric motorcycles, just don't have any experience with them. I presently enjoy a Suzuki DR650, but have had all manner of bikes from 1 liter sport bikes to mopeds! Ebikes are similar, it's all about freedom and the wind in your face...