eZee’s Torq II electric bike.
A to B Magazine is a comprehensive electric bike review magazine published in the U.K. Here’s their electric bike review page, where bikes are rated on a five star scale. Unfortunately, all of their 5 star bikes are only available in Europe. One brand that got a 4 star rating is the eZee electric bike range from South Africa, and these bikes are available in the U.S. from NYCEWheels.
According to the 50Cycles and A To B, eZee produces reliable bikes with great performance and price. Here are some of their current offerings:
The most affordable eZee bike is the Liv (seen above). This lightweight bike lacks the power and top speed of some of its eZee siblings, but makes up for it with its superb range and affordability. This bike costs around $1,150 and is suited to the commuter or recreational rider who wants help with hills, but with no desire to cruise at 18mph or race up steep hills. It’s available from NYCEWheels for $1400.
The eZee Torq II was just released, and while it looks very similar to a conventional bike, it is one of the fastest and best hill-climbing electric bikes available. Richard Peace made the eZee Torq his Pick of the Year in the January 2007 issue of Cycling Plus magazine. You can read an in-depth review of this bike here and here. It’s available from NYCEWheels for $1,750.
The Forza is a high-end bike from eZee. Like the Torq, the Forza is one of the fastest and best performing bikes in mainstream production. Lightweight Lithium batteries give it a range of 20 to 30 miles. With suspension forks, puncture resistant tires and disc/hydraulic brakes, this is an all-surface bike that’s great for everything from commuting to touring. It’s available from NYCEWheels for $2200.
4 responses so far ↓
1 Henry // Jan 12, 2008 at 5:49 am
All the above bikes are also available in the UK from 50cycles electric bikes. That’s where I bought mine!
2 allen // Mar 17, 2008 at 1:04 am
Dear Sir:
Your company deals in electric bicycle. At present, lead acid batteries are used in electric bicycles. But as we know, there are some disadvantages in lead acid battery. So I want to recommend a new energy battery which can replace lead acid materials to you.
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3 andry // Apr 27, 2008 at 3:59 am
hi,
i’m from indonesia.
the cheapest electric bike available here is betrix, it cost about US$400.
4 Fred Burrows // Jul 15, 2008 at 12:51 pm
All the best Electric bike seem to be sold only in America and Canada . Why is this? has any American or Canadian company exported any of these Bikes to the UK? If so which ? and where are their UK outlets ? I and many hundreds of eager buyers await your answer
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