It’s simple, effective and also backlit so you can manage things in the dark.
The display panel itself sits right in the middle over the stem and shows speed, battery capacity and pedal mode. That’s right, this bike has a cruise control that will help save your wrist from getting cramped up, twisting the throttle over long distances. This makes changing modes easy and activating cruise control a cinch. The LCD computer used on this bike has a breakout control pad that mounts to the left side of the handlebar. You can always add your own in the meantime as there are braze ons on both sides of the seat stays. IZIP is also working on a city kit for the bike would would come with a rear rack, fenders and lights. At just under 50 pounds this bike is average weight and moderately easy to lift, depending on your physique, but consider removing the battery pack first if you’re hanging it off the back of your car. Speaking of racks… This bike fits well in bike racks, bus racks and even on your car rack due to the normal sized tires and straight top-tube. All things considered, I love that they kept the weight low to the ground with this design and helped to balance it horizontally by avoiding a rear rack design. Replacement batteries will likely be available for ~$500 which means you could stash one at the office and one at home for extended commutes. The battery is lockable and can be charged on or off the frame which is nice. Yes, this means the traditional mounting point for a bottle is taken and you’ll have to either wear a CamelBak or mount your cage somewhere else. The pack uses light weight Lithium-ion cells and is mounted where a water bottle might otherwise sit on the downtube. You might be wondering if the range here is diminished but in my experience the efficiency of a stronger motor + battery balances out the lower amp hour rating. That’s a lot of force, most ebikes use 36 volt batteries at 10 amp hours. Moving on to the battery pack, this bike offers 48 volts of power with 8.7 amp hours of capacity. That said, IZIP has designed a quick release system and threaded, waterproof, connection point right near the motor that tries to make changing flats and truing wheels as easy as possible. a middrive is that changing tires gets a bit more tricky and it’s a bit more rear-heavy. While I like the motor setup here the downside vs. The cool thing is, you can activate the throttle at any time while riding in pedal assist or switch into Throttle mode only. This is the first gearless motor I’ve seen on an IZIP bike and it offers 500 watts of power which is very good! It coasts silently (no gears rubbing) and offers smooth torque-sensing assist with four modes of pedal assist to choose from including 1, 2, and 3.
Let’s dig into the motor specs on the E3 Dash. Also, if you’re more into off road and actually want to take this thing on trails and climb with it, I suggest checking out the E3 Peak which has knobby tires, a mid-drive system and hydraulic disc brakes. While it does come in two frame sizes (medium and large) both are high-step so if you struggle getting onto bikes and prefer a stepthrough experience this may not work (consider the step-through version of the E3 Path Plus).
The frame creates a more forward-leaning position that’s aggressive. Now, obviously I like this bike but it’s not for everyone. From the low mounted battery pack and evenly distributed weight to the 28mph top speed in pedal assist mode this bike offers a fun and affordable experience with a great warranty and large network of dealers who can offer support and test rides before you buy. It’s one of my favorite new bikes in the IZIP line for 2014 and worth considering if your ride is mostly on pavement with a touch of trail riding. The E3 Dash offers speed, quality and affordability that’s top notch.
The second generation model saw improvements in motor durability, control pad accessibility, saddle comfort and drivetrain components. This review is for the first generation IZIP E3 Dash which launched in 2014.
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