IZIP Via Rapido Electric Bicycle - Womens Diamond Frame 2011 Model Reviews

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IZIP Via Rapido Electric Bicycle - Womens Diamond Frame 2011 Model Overview:

• Twist and Go or Pedal Assist :Allows users to select between two modes.Pedaling Alone: This option gives 50% of available power assist, conserving energy. Pedaling while Activating Throttle: This option allows user to go from 50% to full power assist or anywhere in between.
• Mode : PAS/TAG System The Advantage. Rider can select between two power assist modes.The Benefit. TAG allows you to power the bikewithout pedaling at all.PAS mode without throttle stretches range and economizes battery usage.
• Electro- Drive® :Powerful High Torque Brushless Hub Motor The Advantage. Powerful brushless hub motor system drives the rear wheel.The Benefit. Provides the power you need to climb hills or cut through a head wind.
• Battery : Lithium-ion 24 V / 10 AH removable rack top mounted pack, (7) 3.7V rechargeable cells with advanced battery management system with key lock and power system.The Advantage. A little over 1/2 the weight of a conventional SLA battery pack and number of lifetime charges is 3 to 4 times longer.The Benefit. Compact package size is easy to detach from the bike when locking outside or transporting. Simply carry inside to recharge
• Sleek and enormous fun. The Via Rapido is a blast to ride. It's fast - equipped with strong and light 700C wheels, 35C street treads with Slime® puncture resistant inner tubes. It's Fun - flip the switch and feel the power. It's light - easily removable lithium-ion battery pack and high grade components make it so. It's comfortable - suspension fork and seat post, Velo® comfort saddle, grips and adjustable rise stem for a plush ride.

IZIP Via Rapido Electric Bicycle - Womens Diamond Frame 2011 Model Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful 2011 Via Rapido a hit when available far less than list!, July 26, 2011 By  M. R. Smith (Central NC) - See all my reviews    This review is from: IZIP Via Rapido Electric Bicycle - Womens Diamond Frame 2011 Model (Misc.) This is a very nice packaging of components on a low end Lithium powered eBike. The price online and in stores is a bit high, but iZip Via Rapidos can be found on Craig's List and eBay for more reasonable prices. Make sure you can inspect and get a test ride. We did and found for 1/2 lowest price anywhere else an excellent condition Via Rapido (red, mixte 2010 version) with very few miles on it. We immediately added Planet Bike fenders (see another review of mine), pedals with clips, and puncture resistant tires (see Biria review) with thornproof tubes Pro: hub motor is very quiet, Li ion pack is very light (8 lb), includes shock equipped seatpost, and shock absorbed front fork, easy to remove rear tire with motor Con: Li ion pack is modest capacity (240WHr), proprietary battery/controller packaging Well suited if you are looking to stay in "24v" battery range to allow for alternative batteries (NiMH & SLA) to the included Li ion... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful Via Rapido del Geezer, November 8, 2011 By  L. Allis (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews    This review is from: IZIP Via Rapido Electric Bicycle - Womens Diamond Frame 2011 Model (Misc.) I bought this bike elsewhere, but I wanted to mention the nice quality. People call it "entry level", which might give a buyer pause about its build. In fact, it is VERY nicely constructed, using decent, non-elite, parts. The welding, anodizing, and painting are above average work. The front fork feels clanky under hard braking, but it handles well in casual town-errand riding. The appearance is yuppified, like the pictures. This is not an eccentric contraption. I expect never to get a ticket as an unlicensed motor bike because it doesn't look like one. Motor makes only a gentle whirring sound from 3 planetary gears in the hub. (The EZip chain-drive bikes are louder.) Mine came nicely set up by a good dealer (or perhaps by the factory). Even the derailleur was in adjustment, but check everything anyway, so you don't bust your butt. Power (24V, 250W nominal) is useful, not extravagant. On the flat, all goes well on electric alone. Climbing hills... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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