IZIP TRICRUISER MANUAL

The return leg is uphill most of the way and it isn't slowed down too much until start climbing the Downs for the last mile. So far only been using for the shopping which is a 12 mile round trip and all the lights still on when got back.

I soon realized a rear view mirror is essential.īasically use the motor most of the time and it goes along pretty well - I don't think it makes the 18mph claimed (not at least with me aboard) So imagining that you using a car makes it easier to position yourself on the road. You have to remember that there are three wheels when avoiding potholes, illfitting manholes etc. I have found that if you ride it as if it is a car rather than thinking its a bike then it becomes much more easy.įirst time on the road was scary, it propensity to follow the camber took a quite a bit of mastering, likewise going round sharp corners (I live off of a country lane which has some). The turning circle is quite large compared to a bike, you can't whip it round in a small space. The brake levers have a switch in them which will cut the motor if you brake with the controller open. Soon realized that it is best to use the motor and then pedal only after you have mastered it that way. Soon realized that you don't need to put your feet down as it's not going to fall over !!įirst use of the motor made me realize how quickly it takes off. Got a bit panicy at first and braked hard - feet down (as would do on a bike) - thump, ouch - the back wheels hit the feet. It is very willful in that it seems to want to go where it wants to - it will follow a downward slope or camber so you need to steer it very firmly, once you have the hang of that life becomes easier. Add to that the drag from the motor makes quite a lump to move. Add 180 odd pounds to it would not be far short of 300. Started by pedalling and quickly discovered how heavy the Tricruiser is. When first pushed it out kept forgetting there was a wheel behind you which kept catching your heel. If you have never ridden either before it would be much easier to get the hang of things. Riding a trike is very different from a bike. The Currie documentation was also poor covering only the battery and charging.īunbury has 3 users, myself and 2 very active 80 year olds !!

IZIP TRICRUISER MANUAL

The manual which came with it does not cover the Tricruiser other than the V brake. So it was designed to be electric not put on as an after thought. The design is specifically for electrive drive which is mounted on the rear assembly driving via a chain to left half of the rear axle (Yes trikes have axles !!). It is a very substantial machine weighing in at about 100 lbs unladen. However getting the front V brake set up was a pain, fiddling with spacers & washers - probably will replace it with a caliper. The instructions were excellent and 100% accurate. It arrived last month (April) in partially built form and took about 4 hours to assemble.

Of course I only found Pedelecs after buying it and that may have been a wider choice !!

Info on different drive systems was also limited, but from what I could find at the time the Currie seemed the better spec. Basically only had the sales blurbs to base my choice. There was a very limited choice - all I could find was this or a Powerabike. Needed to find an independent means of transport due to stopping driving and because of balance probs had to be a trike.

Izip tricruiser