Anil Coumar
New Member
I returned my 2014 iZip Zuma to REI and purchased a Focus Aventura Impulse Speed 1.0 (FAIS). Had multiple motor problems with the Zuma. I very much wanted to like the Zuma because it was so comfortable to ride it. I have now owned the FAIS for almost 3 months. I love this bike! Had a hard time deciding between this bike and the Stromer ST2. Glad I went with this one.
Here are my pros and cons after riding it for 3 months:
Pros:
Cons:
Here are my pros and cons after riding it for 3 months:
Pros:
- Quality of parts and overall build
- Gates carbon drive is very easy to maintain
- The motor is very quiet and efficient
- Can go very fast
- No problems climbing the steep hills in Seattle, WA.
- Looks like a regular bike and hardly anyone notices it is an ebike
- The front and rear lights are awesome in the dark. The reflective tires help too.
- The display has useful information (please see my question about this in an earlier post)
- After riding for 26 miles yesterday, the economy range still had 78 miles left!
- It can be ridden as a regular bike with just the lights on and no power assistance.
- Comes with 2 charging options - on the bike or an indoor charger where you can store the battery and charge on a stand.
- Powerful, quiet brakes.
- The air suspension really works and can be turned off or on while riding.
- Easy to remove and carry the battery, compared to the Zuma where the battery was in the seat post.
- Overall appearance is very sleek and elegant. Every part fits together well.
Cons:
- The bike wants to surge forward at stops if you have your foot on the pedal.
- No throttle mode.
- The Gates carbon drive belt seems to slip a couple of notches without warning and it makes a terrible noise and can be pretty scary while riding. I am going to have this looked at when I take the bike in next week for its first free tune up.
- The mini pump that comes with the bike is almost useless.
- A bit pricey, perhaps?
