Newbie looking for inexpensive entry e-bike (folding)

qwe123a · Jul 21, 2011

I am thinking of either getting the Izip via Mezza
(IZIP Via Mezza Electric Bike | Izip folding Bikes | IZIP Electric Bikes)

or the Wildfire WF-12E with 12" wheels
(Wildfire Motors - WF12-E)

I am 5"10 about 200lbs and this would be for city utilitarian riding. Any experience with either bike? I am really intrigued with the Wildfire but concerned that it is too weak, wheels too small and the pedal arms too short.

Any feedback or other thoughts?

motorbiker · Jul 28, 2011

I would check craigslist.

http://www.google.com/search?q=fold...ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7RNRN_en

wheelbender6 · Jul 28, 2011

I would look for an efolder with 20in wheels and multi speeds if you can afford it. It is tough to go very fast on 16in wheels and only one gear.

motorbiker · Jul 28, 2011

wheelbender6 said:
I would look for an efolder with 20in wheels and multi speeds if you can afford it. It is tough to go very fast on 16in wheels and only one gear.

I agree unless you need to have it folded a lot and carry it and just need to ride a mile or two.

This is my efolder. Lee Iacocca mini ebike.

It doesn't get folded much.

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