SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — IZIP has launched the E3 Protour, a $3,300 commuter e-bike that features an integrated connectivity system from COBI.
The COBI system uses the rider's smart phone as an advanced display and control system. The hands-free COBI system gives the user the ability to make and take phone calls, get turn-by-turn directions, listen to playlists, and activate anti-theft security, as well as allow access to the e-bike's drive system for control of the motor output and battery life.
The E3 Protour uses a Currie Electro-Drive/TranzX M25 motor that has a 500 watt center drive motor that goes up to 28 mph. Thanks to a 417-watt hour battery, it has a range up to 35 miles. Other highlights include an integrated downtube battery.
"The U.S. market is changing rapidly and e-bikes are one of the key drivers of growth in the industry," said Larry Pizzi, president of Raleigh Electric. "From commuters that just want to avoid their cars to weekend adventurers looking to explore endless miles, the target market has expanded and so must the options available. The quick, stylish E3 Protour is a major advancement for iZip. This commuter offers a level of integration that today's consumer expects and will truly change a commute by e-bike."
More information at izipusa.com/electric-bikes-pavement-e3-protour.
