Yep, that’s right.  You can now get the E-Zip 2008 Trailz Hybrid Electric Bike for both men and women from Walmart at a very reasonable price.  It was bound to happen sooner or later, that major corporations, like walmart were going to start representing the more popular brands and actually, the Ezip   Currie Technologies, the company that created the Ezip as well as an entire line of electric bicycles, probably couldn’t be happier.  However, Currie didn’t just stop at selling to just the big guys like Walmart, rather than just sell wholesale to large businesses, Currie is now selling their entire line directly to consumers as well.

Now, before everyone gets their panties in a wad and starts sending me comments about how this is just a standard piece of equipment not worthy of being noticed by the elite, ebiker jet-set, let me stop you right there.  Is this the most elite ebike in the world?

Probably not.

Is the E-Zip 2008 Trailz Hybrid Electric Bike the top of the line, state of the art ebike that you can buy on the market today?

Probably not.

However, I can tell you that you are going to spend upwards of about $2000 for a Rolls Royce version of an electric bike much less the fact that you will be buying it from a company that is probably not located in your town, which means you are spending good money without actually seeing too much of what your are purchasing.

On the other hand, if you are looking for a good quality electric bicycle that has all of the standards and features that you will need for average use then the E-Zip 2008 Trailz Hybrid Electric Bike will work for you just fine.  Not only will it easily meet most people’s requirements but it won’t break the bank either.  Currently, the Ezip Trailz is running for a mere $349.00 and you really can’t beat the price.

Some of the more prominent features of the Ezip Trailz:

1. PAS/TAG technology: This means that you can use  the ebike with the motor only or with motor assisted power.  You can pedal while you are using the battery which can increase your range.
2. It has an easy comfort design which will make your ride far more comfortable than many bicycles on the market.
3. Rack-mounted SLA battery for easy swapping.  In other words, you can take the battery off and put a fresh charged up battery in with no fuss.
4. A 7-speed geared system.
5. Rear rack so that you can carry groceries,  dogs and other stuff. ( Just kidding about the dog part.) You can also add a second battery (sold separately) for added range.
6. The E-Zip Trailz utilizes an exclusive 24 vilt Currie Technologies controller.
7. The charger is a UL listed Currie charger with an LED display so you can see when your battery is charged.
8. The frame has a unisex high comnfort design made of high tensile steel.

Really, when you consider all of the features that you would derive from theE-Zip, you have to hand it to Currie Technologies.  I know many electric bike enthusiasts will probably decry my praise of this bike, but when you consider that you are getting 450 watts of power that can  carry you a range of about 15 to 22 miles on a single charge, this really is a great feat of technology considering the price.  The case can easily be made that for many ebikers and especially those of us that are getting their first electric bicycle, you really don’t want to shell out loads of money the first time around.

One other thing I want to mention, is the fact that this bike, despite its cheaper price, is a high quality electric bicycle.  It has a nice design, it is pretty easy to maintain and most of the reviews I have read in many of the forums, have been pretty positive.  Yes, there were some ebike “elitists” that get real freaked out by a standard model, but for most of us that is all we will ever need or can afford.

ELMO

This is the land of cool ebike stuff!

I just thought I would dash off a quick notice about the 50 Cycles electric bike site.  It seems like they are having an Autumn sale that is pretty significant and one that some of you may want to take a look at for some great deals and bargains.  As you may remember I reported on this really cool site awhile back when I was skipping around the net looking for sites to review.  Based in Loughborough, England the 50 Cycles shop is one of the most extensive sites and shops around. As a matter of fact they are already promoting the iZip Via Mezza Enlightened on their site as a folding ebike that they are selling.

50Cycles not only carries a load of new electric bicycles, but they also are carrying the latest in gadgets and accessories that will thrill and excite any electric bike or electric scooter enthusiast!   For example they are selling a new turn signal for bikes called the Spooklight.   This is a really cool and new turn signal light that not only lets people know which direction that you are going but it also can charge up your iphone or mp3 player!  Too cool.

Of course this is nothing less than what we have come to expect from our ebike friends in the UK because we all know that this is the land of 007 and Dr. Who!!!  Check out the 50Cycles web site today, and if you are in the Loughborough, England area, don’t forget to stop by their shop and have a look around.  I’m sure if I stopped by I would find something I just couldn’t live without!

ELMO