IZIP up hill

[AndrewH]

Bought an IZIP on Ebay, even using its extra low gear & throttle I can't get up this big hill near me. Guess the 2 lead-acid batteries make it too heavy?
Can the motor be moved so it uses the gears? instead of using its own sprocket.

 

[TenBlinkers]

Which iZip is it?

 

[J.R.]

It sounds like an eZip Trailz?

https://electricbikereview.com/ezip/trailz/

 

[Ann M.]

Nope! You have one of the TrailZ or eZip versions of the Currie Tech bikes that use SLA batteries. The motor on those is a brushed motor and can't be put inside the hub..

 

[AndrewH]

Izip Mountain Trailz Al electric bike.
Or maybe lower gearing on motor, & only use it up hill?

 

[J.R.]

Izip Mountain Trailz Al electric bike.
Or maybe lower gearing on motor, & only use it up hill?

Andrew, did you follow the link I posted above to the review? It's the same bike as your Ebay listing. You could extend your range and power some with fresh, new SLA batteries $72.00 or better LiFePO4 lithium-ion battery $400.00. The bike with it's brushed motor is old technology and will never compare to current brushless motor and Li-ion ebikes. Here is a site with parts and batteries http://www.electricscooterparts.com/iziptrailzalmenselectricbicycleparts.html

 

[AndrewH]

Thanks, I looked @ that, I'd e-bike stolen! Dillinger Cheetah folding, Could see if its 12Ah 24v battery fits into case on Izip?

 

[Cameron Newland]

Bought an IZIP on Ebay, even using its extra low gear & throttle I can't get up this big hill near me. Guess the 2 lead-acid batteries make it too heavy?
Can the motor be moved so it uses the gears? instead of using its own sprocket.

Unfortunately, you bought a bike that has terrible performance. Modern ebikes have 36V-52V lithium-ion batteries that offer more power and torque than the Trailz. Honestly, you ought to consider selling this and buying a different bike.

 

[AndrewH]

I've Zipper Z3 brush-less rear hub, 36v lithium, 1 speed step-thro'; but now I've 'fixed' it, it doesn't work!