Stopping the Simi is some Tektro 180mm mechanical disc brakes with 2 finger Tektro levers on the bars. At the pedals there is a 44 tooth chain ring with a plastic chain guide which will keep the chain steady if you happen to hit a bump or something. For the drivetrain, IZIP opted for the entry level Shimano Tourney derailleur and a 12-28 tooth sprocket which is a bit more basic. If you want even more comfort, you could swap out the 31.6mm seat post with a suspension seat post as well. By raising the seat post, you not only get more leg extension, but you get a laid back feel from the cruiser design. The seat post is leaned back a bit which positions the saddle further back. The features, combined with the geometry shine best in smooth and relaxed riding conditions. There are a lot of comfort points on the bike, notably being the larger extra-volume Vee rubber tires (26” x 2.125”), larger comfort saddle with rubber bumpers underneath, swept back handlebars, fatter chopper style grips, and the quill stem which elevates up and down a bit and offers a 30 degree rise. The front also gets a frame mounted Fuxon intergraded headlight which is nice to see them on more electric bicycles, but truth be told, this setup is a little more basic and probably set up to keep cost down. Mounted on the fender below the rack is a battery intergraded Fuxon rear light. Mounted to the rack is a nice big rear reflector for visibility. The rear rack is rated at 55lbs and has loops for bungie cords as well as standard tubing for panniers. The rest of the bike uses aluminum alloy for the frame, seat post, and rear rack. However, the paint-matched steel fenders could scratch a little easier. The fork is steel as is the fenders which is nice because they will not rattle as much as aluminum. The top tube has a great design which protects the battery and gives strength to the frame and reduces frame flex. The Simi, named after sunny Simi Valley in California, comes in either high-step or a step-through (which is really more of a mid-step given the frame design) and two colors a salmon color with gray accents, or a black with blue-gray accents. I thank the members of this community in advance for your assistance.All new for 2019, the IZIP E3 Simi is an affordable and lightweight cruiser with comfortable riding position and an SR Suntour rear hub motor. Also, I am also very interested in recommendations for any other bikes which you feel may be an even better match. I recognize that no one bike will perfectly match all my needs, and compromises will need to be made, but would like recommendations from this user forum as to which of these three bikes you think would best meet most of my needs. Although the E3 Metro and Interceptor apparently have higher wattage motor and higher voltage battery, from what I can ascertain that doesn't translate to higher performance (speed, range, etc.) The one spec that I could not find for any of these bikes is the range when in all electric throttle mode without pedal assist - I'd like hear from anyone with real world experience. I have read the reviews and visited the manufacturers websites for these models. Due to the generally flat terrain, I probably don't need the plethora of speeds that come on most of the better bikes, but guess I don't need to use them.īased upon my own research I have preliminarily arrived at the following three bikes as possible contenders: I prefer the comfort of an upright riding position. I also want to be able to bike with cargo - towel, small cooler and chair when going to the beach fishing rod and supplies when going fishing and light grocery shopping.īased upon my own research it seems that I need a cross between a cruiser, light duty off-road/mountain bike/cargo bike. I would like as long a range as possible. Riding will mostly take place on roadways, but I would like to explore some of the bike paths in the State Parks and elsewhere. If you're familiar with the area, primarily flat (biggest hill the bike will see is probably the Indian River Inlet bridge). I haven't actively ridden a bike in 20 plus years.Īs for usage, I will principally be riding the bike on the coast of Delaware (Rehoboth, Bethany Beach, Fenwick and possibly Ocean City). Overall I am in fairly good health, besides the weight my knees aren't the greatest but still working. I believe I have narrowed down my choices to a couple, but please let me provide some background on myself and intended use.Īs for myself I am a 60 year old male, 6' 1" in height, 230 lbs (yes, I know I need to lose weight). If not for this site, I would be totally lost. Probably as with most new to the world of e-bikes, I find myself overwhelmed with all the information, options, types, brands and models. I am planning to soon purchase my first e-bike.
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