Bubba zanetti
Well-Known Member
- Region
- Canada
- City
- Trail, BC
A year ago, December 2020, the writing was on the wall. Decide on a bike, that might be delivered and, allow me to ride sooner than later. I looked and looked. Settled on the Rize RX with the narrower tires. $3120 can out the door. Free shipping ! My other eye, was on bikes nearly $1000 more.
I received the RX in 2 days!! I was shocked. I live in Trail BC, midway between Vancouver and Calgary.
unveiling the bike was easy. I tightened everything, lubed and then charged the battery. Next day was icy and wet. I tested the bike and found the shifting Notchy and imprecis. seat post was cool. Once I adjusted for my size. I’m 6’2” 215lbs. same with tires.
So … a year later.
I’ve replaced the brake pads. I changed tires to Schwalbe front and rear. Initiall, I took off the throttle. Unfortunatel, was hit head on, by a texting driver, destroying our beloved Westfali. As part of my recover, I used throttle. I’ve left it on. It’s a lovely “safety” feature when you have gone too far or might be hurt.
Ive read nasty reviews of this bike. It’s not been my experience. I’m able to keep it shifting well, mostly by taking up slack as the shift cable stretches, otherwise Park Tools video to the rescue. And, I only ride from 3rd to 8th. I’d love a 7 gear cassette! It’s a bit harsh “off idle” is abrupt till your cadence comes up. But once I hit 75 rpm, it is a lovely hill climber.
I did open the motor, clean and re lube. There was precious little grease in there. It did quiet the motor down. I bought a gasket, in case, but it was an easy hour to grease, and reinstall.
During our very hot summer, 42c. I did experience a cut out of motor. Otherwise no issues.
This is a very fast motor. Very. I have hit GPS verified 63kph. Too fast. I’ve ramped mine down to a max of 35kmh. I now have the cable to try the “softer” settings. That will be interesting.
I dropped my charger, thought I had broken it. Contacted Rize, got a new one to me in three days.
I’d buy this bike again. $3200 can. Nothing out there yet to help me regret my choice
1970 km. Should be more. But. Injuries have been a problem, along with forest fire smoke etc.
That’s my year with my Rize.
Jim
I received the RX in 2 days!! I was shocked. I live in Trail BC, midway between Vancouver and Calgary.
unveiling the bike was easy. I tightened everything, lubed and then charged the battery. Next day was icy and wet. I tested the bike and found the shifting Notchy and imprecis. seat post was cool. Once I adjusted for my size. I’m 6’2” 215lbs. same with tires.
So … a year later.
I’ve replaced the brake pads. I changed tires to Schwalbe front and rear. Initiall, I took off the throttle. Unfortunatel, was hit head on, by a texting driver, destroying our beloved Westfali. As part of my recover, I used throttle. I’ve left it on. It’s a lovely “safety” feature when you have gone too far or might be hurt.
Ive read nasty reviews of this bike. It’s not been my experience. I’m able to keep it shifting well, mostly by taking up slack as the shift cable stretches, otherwise Park Tools video to the rescue. And, I only ride from 3rd to 8th. I’d love a 7 gear cassette! It’s a bit harsh “off idle” is abrupt till your cadence comes up. But once I hit 75 rpm, it is a lovely hill climber.
I did open the motor, clean and re lube. There was precious little grease in there. It did quiet the motor down. I bought a gasket, in case, but it was an easy hour to grease, and reinstall.
During our very hot summer, 42c. I did experience a cut out of motor. Otherwise no issues.
This is a very fast motor. Very. I have hit GPS verified 63kph. Too fast. I’ve ramped mine down to a max of 35kmh. I now have the cable to try the “softer” settings. That will be interesting.
I dropped my charger, thought I had broken it. Contacted Rize, got a new one to me in three days.
I’d buy this bike again. $3200 can. Nothing out there yet to help me regret my choice
1970 km. Should be more. But. Injuries have been a problem, along with forest fire smoke etc.
That’s my year with my Rize.
Jim
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