linklemming
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Despite already having 2 ebikes (Bulls eMTB 27.5+ hardtail & Juiced CCX), the local ebike shop (LeBS) recently started carrying the iZip line and had a step-thru that I test rode.
Prior to buying my CCX on christmas eve, I was considering a 2017 Raleigh Redux IE which was heavily discounted locally but watching all the videos of Tora riding around china had me go with the CCX instead. Just a few days later after buying the CCX, raleigh heavily discounted the Lore which was such a bummer as I would have gone with that instead.
So that being said, the CCX is a great fast bike (effortlessly fast) with huge battery and range. If I want to go fast and far, its the bike for the job. Not the highest quality but sufficient for my use. Did I mention its fast!
I just couldnt get over the price on the iZIp Moda e3 ($2249 for a Brose speed pedelec) and decided to order a stepover model. I also really like this shop (ebike of colorado, louisville)
Originally, I wanted to go with a L based on iZips height recommendations. Their height recommendations are basically garbage.
My Bulls is a 46cm frame and my CCX is a large, both are 'roughly' 18inch frames (seat tube). I find I 'generally' like a 19inch frame for my 6ft height, 32inch pants inseam. Usually to get a 18 inch frame to work requires a longer seatpost and the Bulls and the CCX required a longer 400mm seatpost (stock were 350mm) as both were right at the maximum extension and I just prefer to play it safe.
So the LeBS called me back and told me the large was not available but that a medium would work. Not convinced I went down to the shop and we did measurements and sure enough, the step-thru model they had ("M/L" sticker on seatube) was basically a 19inch frame and matched the dimension on iZips website of a M. Im very glad this worked out the way it did as the L would have been too big. Ironically, they dont mention a M/L on their website and my stepover has no such size sticker to add to all the confusion.
Received the bike today and spent a few hours removing things I dont need (for now). Removed the kickstand, rear rack and fenders and rear integrated light (major hassle having to remove the brose motor side plate and cutting wires and sealing off, probably an easier way to do this). I much prefer seperately powered rear lights like the planet bike blinky 3 mounted to seatpost as its easy to reach around while riding and turn it on/off.
The alloy fenders are actually quite awesome, the CCX fenders dont even compare. Perhaps I will use them in the future.
Stock tubes didnt have removable presta cores so they were replaced and stans was added for flat prevention. Been doing this for over 10 years and never had a flat. I have tried and used tubeless for many years and just find that running stans in tubes works the best for me.
Overall, VERY impressed with the quality of this bike. Its about the stealthiest ebike (which I highly value) other than my Bulls. Love the thru-axles.
I did a HARD 40mile ride on the CCX yesterday and should have taken an off day but just had to try the new bike. 18 miles at full assist (rolling 4-8% hills) used about 40% of the battery. While not as fast as the CCX (especially above 25mph) its an impressive bike and way lighter and more maneuverable.
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Prior to buying my CCX on christmas eve, I was considering a 2017 Raleigh Redux IE which was heavily discounted locally but watching all the videos of Tora riding around china had me go with the CCX instead. Just a few days later after buying the CCX, raleigh heavily discounted the Lore which was such a bummer as I would have gone with that instead.
So that being said, the CCX is a great fast bike (effortlessly fast) with huge battery and range. If I want to go fast and far, its the bike for the job. Not the highest quality but sufficient for my use. Did I mention its fast!
I just couldnt get over the price on the iZIp Moda e3 ($2249 for a Brose speed pedelec) and decided to order a stepover model. I also really like this shop (ebike of colorado, louisville)
Originally, I wanted to go with a L based on iZips height recommendations. Their height recommendations are basically garbage.
My Bulls is a 46cm frame and my CCX is a large, both are 'roughly' 18inch frames (seat tube). I find I 'generally' like a 19inch frame for my 6ft height, 32inch pants inseam. Usually to get a 18 inch frame to work requires a longer seatpost and the Bulls and the CCX required a longer 400mm seatpost (stock were 350mm) as both were right at the maximum extension and I just prefer to play it safe.
So the LeBS called me back and told me the large was not available but that a medium would work. Not convinced I went down to the shop and we did measurements and sure enough, the step-thru model they had ("M/L" sticker on seatube) was basically a 19inch frame and matched the dimension on iZips website of a M. Im very glad this worked out the way it did as the L would have been too big. Ironically, they dont mention a M/L on their website and my stepover has no such size sticker to add to all the confusion.
Received the bike today and spent a few hours removing things I dont need (for now). Removed the kickstand, rear rack and fenders and rear integrated light (major hassle having to remove the brose motor side plate and cutting wires and sealing off, probably an easier way to do this). I much prefer seperately powered rear lights like the planet bike blinky 3 mounted to seatpost as its easy to reach around while riding and turn it on/off.
The alloy fenders are actually quite awesome, the CCX fenders dont even compare. Perhaps I will use them in the future.
Stock tubes didnt have removable presta cores so they were replaced and stans was added for flat prevention. Been doing this for over 10 years and never had a flat. I have tried and used tubeless for many years and just find that running stans in tubes works the best for me.
Overall, VERY impressed with the quality of this bike. Its about the stealthiest ebike (which I highly value) other than my Bulls. Love the thru-axles.
I did a HARD 40mile ride on the CCX yesterday and should have taken an off day but just had to try the new bike. 18 miles at full assist (rolling 4-8% hills) used about 40% of the battery. While not as fast as the CCX (especially above 25mph) its an impressive bike and way lighter and more maneuverable.
More posts will follow
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