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2008 IZIP Tricruiser Adult Electric Tricycle (24-Inch Wheels)
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$848.39
At Amazon
on 11-26-2008.
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The i-ZIP TriCruiser is an electric tricycle that provides stability, comfort and carrying capacity in a classic adult tricycle shape. Check local and state laws. Speed (MPH): 18, Miles per Charge: 30 to 35, Weight Capacity (lbs.): 280
Reader Reviews
This is a lemon, and it's potentially unsafe.
The first time I tried to ride my tricruiser, its controller fried itself, going up a very short (20 foot) hill. The motor was on at full to go up the hill, and remained on at full down the other side. Letting go of the throttle did not stop it. The safety feature that's supposed to make the brake stop the motor failed. Running beside the bike and trying to restrain it did not stop it. It was stopped only by running into, and right up the side of a hedge. An automobile with this failure mode would never be allowed on the road, but electic bikes are basically unregulated, so ..
After this, the controller was burnt out. Currie does has excellent tech support, and they diagnosed this and sent me a new controller, but I had already given up on it. Never again.
Other issues included: The housing around the battery pack is plastic. It arrived cracked. Currie did not have a replacement. Two bolts to attach the rear fenders could not be found. As noted by others, the motor is loud, the construction doesn't feel very solid. Also, the seat is not very well made; mine bent the first time I sat on it. (I'm under the max weight for this bike, but not a lot under.) The motor is controlled by a throttle, but does not have "pedelec" mode, where you get an automatic electic assist when you peddle.
Also, be aware that assembling this is a big job. The back end has to be bolted on, and then the drive chain has to be taken apart to be attached to it. This requires special tools, or a bike shop.
Finally, issues with trikes in general, from the perspective of a new trike user: You need to be aware it doesn't ride like a bike. You have to unlearn how to ride a bike to steer a trike. Road camber can make it tend to run off the side of roads unless you constantly steer it back. It's a pain to get through narrow doors, and the back end is very heavy, so if you have any stairs, forget it. It's awkward to walk beside and push. It has only one gear.
I gave up on this as a lemon, and bought a two wheeled electic, which I'm very happy with. I'll miss the enormous carrying capacity of a trike, but super-large panniers can carry quite a lot too.
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2008 IZIP Tricruiser Adult Electric Tricycle (24-Inch Wheels)
Available from Amazon
Price: $848.39
Updated on 11-26-2008.
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