![]() ![]() ![]() Mechanical brakes are great for adjustment and maintenance, however they do require a little bit more force on the levers for more sudden braking. Stopping the Simi is some Tektro 180mm mechanical disc brakes with 2 finger Tektro levers on the bars. At the pedals there is a 44 tooth chain ring with a plastic chain guide which will keep the chain steady if you happen to hit a bump or something. For the drivetrain, IZIP opted for the entry level Shimano Tourney derailleur and a 12-28 tooth sprocket which is a bit more basic. If you want even more comfort, you could swap out the 31.6mm seat post with a suspension seat post as well. By raising the seat post, you not only get more leg extension, but you get a laid back feel from the cruiser design. The seat post is leaned back a bit which positions the saddle further back. The features, combined with the geometry shine best in smooth and relaxed riding conditions. There are a lot of comfort points on the bike, notably being the larger extra-volume Vee rubber tires (26” x 2.125”), larger comfort saddle with rubber bumpers underneath, swept back handlebars, fatter chopper style grips, and the quill stem which elevates up and down a bit and offers a 30 degree rise. The front also gets a frame mounted Fuxon intergraded headlight which is nice to see them on more electric bicycles, but truth be told, this setup is a little more basic and probably set up to keep cost down. Mounted on the fender below the rack is a battery intergraded Fuxon rear light. Mounted to the rack is a nice big rear reflector for visibility. ![]() The rear rack is rated at 55lbs and has loops for bungie cords as well as standard tubing for panniers. The rest of the bike uses aluminum alloy for the frame, seat post, and rear rack. However, the paint-matched steel fenders could scratch a little easier. The fork is steel as is the fenders which is nice because they will not rattle as much as aluminum. The top tube has a great design which protects the battery and gives strength to the frame and reduces frame flex. The Simi, named after sunny Simi Valley in California, comes in either high-step or a step-through (which is really more of a mid-step given the frame design) and two colors a salmon color with gray accents, or a black with blue-gray accents. No throttle and torque only pedal assist means you may have to press a little harder to get the pedals activated, a hinderance especially if you are stopped and facing a hill, there are a lot of entry level components which may not catch your eye if you're looking for high refinement, this does keep the cost down though at a very affordable $1,599Īll new for 2019, the IZIP E3 Simi is an affordable and lightweight cruiser with comfortable riding position and an SR Suntour rear hub motor.The SR Suntour hub motor is light and efficient while offering 3 modes of assist, the display has a dimming feature, the battery can be charged on or off the bike, and everything is impressively lightweight at 52.3lbs.Mechanical disc brakes, paint matched steel frame, integrated lights, rear rack, comfortable riding geometry, swept back handlebars, thick grips, comfort saddle with rubber bumpers, and thick Vee Rubber tires really shine in smooth and relaxed riding conditions.All new for 2019, the IZIP E3 Simi is an affordable and lightweight cruiser with comfortable riding position and an SR Suntour rear hub motor, two frame styles and two color options, and an entry level price point. ![]()
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