Here's another electric bicycle for the city
I recently had the opportunity to ride my first electric bike, an eZee Sprint. Because you can zip around more quickly than usual, I found riding this bike to be really fun. When you ride without the electric assistance, it just feels like a normal bicycle.
After you turn the keys and get on the bike, you can activate the electric assist whenever you’re pedaling. The extra speed feels great. I rode around looking for hills to test it out, and found one with a mild but appreciable grade. The electric assist easily took me right up it while I was pedaling only casually, still in one of the higher gears from an earlier flat stretch. Up the hill there was no real effort on my part, and I was flying. Uphill, but with no effort.
A Comfortable Electric Bike
In addition its boosted speed, the eZee Sprint is also a very comfortable electric bicycle. I didn’t think about comfort while riding, which is probably the best endorsement of a bike’s comfort one can give.
Though I am 6’1, I was easily able to obtain the upright riding position I prefer for city riding. This electric bicycle also has a number of other comfort enhancing features.
First, it has front suspension. Second, the eZee Sprint fits and comes equipped with wide hybrid tires with only a little tread, which are idea for city and all-occasion riding. The particular model I rode had Schwalbe Marathon Pros (my favorite tires) in 26 x 1.75. The wide tires in conjunction with the front suspension make for a very comfortable ride, even on New York’s especially rough streets. If it’s comfortable here, it’ll do well on any street anywhere. Finally, the saddle is very plush, and this electric bicycle has an aluminum low top tube frame so you can easily get on and off.
A Practical City Bike
The eZee Sprint has an internally geared, 7-speed Shimano Nexus hub with a quite powerful internal roller brake. Shifting is done with thumb shifters, much like a mountain bike.
Technical Features of the eZee Sprint
Also in the cockpit is the control for the Brushless Servo 350 watt electric motor, which is housed in the front hub. The motor can do bursts of up to 700 watts. The throttle for the motor is located in the right grip and functions much like a dirt bike or motorcycle. There is no front derailleur, so all speed modulation is done with your right hand.
Overall, the eZee Sprint is a very practical electric bike as it has all the essentials for commuting and city riding. It has an aluminum alloy rear rack that can accept panniers, and front and rear lights powered by the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. There’s also a convenient battery life indicator on the handlebars, next to the computer, which can tells you how fast you’re going. Though I haven’t ridden it at night yet, the lights seem quite bright. It also has a 2-pronged kickstand. With these accessories, its comfort, and the electric assist, the eZee Sprint makes a very fun and practical commuter and city electric bicycle.
