Walmart ebike

offroad · #1 01-01-2009, 12:09 PM

Not sure if others have seen discussions about the Walmart Ebike. I bought one recently and just put it together.

Walmart E-zip? - Bike Forums

Check it out. When it was in stock it was $300. Bicycle, electric motor, everything.

DOC BOLM · #2 01-01-2009, 12:59 PM

I have one and love it. I took it to a airshow and several pilots rode it,the walmart in that town had 3 in stock and sold all of them to the pilots.I have 2 extra batteries for mine and never run out of green energy. Harleys Dad

offroad · #3 01-04-2009, 12:16 PM

Comments on the Walmart Bike:

1) If you put the battery in wrong the first time, the fuse will blow.
2) The motor is an ASSIST motor. It does not have the power to run the bike by itself.
3) Am not sure if it will help enough going up very steep hills. Will be testing.
4) The motor control has two SAFETY use modes for the motor. a) Power assist after you are moving. b) Power assist after you are pedaling. There is a twist DEADMAN throttle, which only continues working if you twist it.
5) Bike has an extra slot for a second battery pack. You switch between PACK-A or PACK-B depending on which has energy.

**Dan** · #4 01-05-2009, 12:18 AM

Looks like a good deal. Almost too inexpensive. Reading the reviews, they speak well of customer service. How is the quality of the bike it self? looks great. Springer forks and seat post, nice...

OzzyU812 · #5 01-05-2009, 12:41 PM

I've had one for 9 mo with 1000mi. Good bike but in dire need of battery upgrade.

**Dan** · #6 01-05-2009, 01:07 PM

way cool Ozzy. thanks for the update. Can batts be upgraded?

Down_South · #7 01-06-2009, 06:48 AM

Batteries weigh a lot (good luck using a car battery

).. so, I imagine It would be pricey to replace just the stock batteries.

offroad · #8 01-08-2009, 05:47 AM

Yes the stock batteries are expensive

I-ZIP RMB Battery Pack Bike Accessories

But I found some discussion about alternatives

Power-Sonic PS-1270 12V/7AH Sealed Lead Acid Battery w/ F1 Terminal

Electric Scooter UB12100 Battery

Just need to get that special battery case from Currie.

OzzyU812 · #9 03-22-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

way cool Ozzy. thanks for the update. Can batts be upgraded?

Its been a Long, LOOOOOONG time. I'm finally gettting to up grade my batteries. I sent one of my packs to HighTekBikes - Electric Bikes and Motor Kits and they are looking into options for it.

DOC BOLM · #10 03-22-2009, 10:59 PM

I bought 2 quest chargers[3amp] on ebay,It took about 1hour to charge my 2 batterys.I rode 10 or so miles,and used very little batt.These bikes are great,I have 2.I wish they made one that folded,so i could carry it in the plane.HD