Product Description

STEALTH SPECS: MOTOR 1000W of power from a Alloy Finned Hi- Torque DC Neodymium Magnet Motor. BATTERY EV Rated SLA Type Plug and Play Design 36V / 10AH Pack (3) 12V / 10AH Valve regulated, rechargeable CHARGE SYSTEM UL Listed Currie Smart Charger with LED status display CONTROLLER Exclusive Currie PWM Smart Power Microprocessor 36 Volt Amp fully potted, with auto shut-off, relay protection, and fuel gauge. TOP SPEED 15 mph / 24 km/h (rider weight contingent) RANGE 12 miles / 19 km (based on pedaling and rider weight contingent) DRIVE Patented Currie Electro Drive - Direct Drive System BRAKES Ft/Rear Disc Brake with Alloy Brake Inhibit Lever WHEELS Currie Exclusive 5-Spoke Alloy wide magi wheels with Disc Brakes TIRES Innova Low Profile Street Slick Tires 12½” x 3.0” with Tuff-Tire Technology, Elastomer Subtread reduces chances of flatting HANDLEBARS Exclusive Currie folding design - lay forward bars FORKS Alloy Crown Spring/Polymer Front Suspension with Front Disc Brake USER CONTROLS Power On/Off Switch, Power-On bright LED, Easy Access Charger Port in Frame Console DECK Carbon Fiber design ABS Resin with Brand Logo Badge FRAME Rear Swing-Arm suspension, High tensile Steel with One-Piece Battery Box SEAT KIT Easy on/off Tapered Seat Kit Included NET WEIGHT 85 lbs / 39 kg RIDER AGE & MAX WEIGHT Ages 13+ / Do Not Exceed 260 lbs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9405 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Currie Technologies
• Model: EZ1000-BL
• Released on: 2008-06-02

Features

• Electric scooter with deck for standing or removable seat for longer rides
• 1,000-watt, hi-torque DC motor and 36-volt rechargeable battery pack
• 12-mile range depending on rider weight; top speed of 15 miles per hour
• Front suspension fork for smooth riding; low-profile 12.5-inch Street Slick tires
• Designed for ages 13 and older; 260-pound capacity; weighs 85 pounds

Amazon.com Product Description
Go the distance with ease and speed when you hop aboard the eZip 1000 electric scooter, which features both a deck for standing and a removable seat for comfort on longer rides. The eZip 1000 is equipped with a 1,000-watt, hi-torque DC neodymium magnet motor and a 36-volt rechargeable battery pack, giving you plenty of power for short commutes to work and trips to a friend's house. The scooter's range, meanwhile, extends to 12 miles (depending on the rider weight), with a top speed of up to 15 miles per hour. And riders will enjoy a smooth performance every time thanks to the front suspension fork. Other details include front and rear disc brakes with alloy brake inhibit levers, low-profile Street Slick tires that measure 12.5 by 3 inches, exclusive Currie folding handlebars, and an easy-access charger port in the frame console. Designed for ages 13 and older, the eZip 1000 offers a weight capacity of 260 pounds.

Specifications:

• Motor: 1,000-watt, alloy-finned, hi-torque DC neodymium magnet motor
• Battery: EV-rated, SLA type, plug-and-play 36-volt/10 Ah pack, (3) 12-volt/10 Ah, valve regulated, rechargeable
• Charge system: UL-listed Currie Smart Charger with LED status display
• Controller: Exclusive Currie PWM Smart Power microprocessor, 36-volt amp fully potted with auto shutoff, relay protection, and fuel gauge
• Top speed: Up to 15 miles per hour (contingent on rider weight)
• Range: Up to 12 miles (contingent on rider weight)
• Drive: Patented Currie Electro-Drive direct-drive system
• Brakes: Front/rear disc brakes with alloy brake inhibit lever
• Wheels: Currie exclusive 5-spoke alloy wide mag wheels with disc brakes
• Tires: Currie low-profile Street Slick 12.5-by-3-inch tires with Tuff-Tire technology, elastomer subtread reduces chances of flatting
• Handlebars: Exclusive Currie folding design, lay forward bars
• Fork: Alloy crown spring/polymer front suspension with front disc brake
• User controls: Power on/off switch, power-on bright LED, easy-access charger port in frame console
• Deck: Carbon fiber design, ABS resin with brand logo badge
• Frame: Rear swing-arm suspension, high-tensile steel with one-piece
• Seat kit: Easy on/off tapered seat kit
• Net weight: 85 pounds
• Rider age: 13 years and older
• Max weight: 260 pounds

Customer Reviews

Why you should not buy this...
I bought and returned three of these at different times from my local Sam's Club. Every single one failed within a week of purchase and was returned. The first one had a bad gearbox, which started making a loud clanking noise whenever the rear wheel was activated. The second one had a bad disc brake: The right rear pad was not sufficiently shimmed, so the rotor rubbed against the caliper housing. The third one had a bad bearing on the rear wheel. All of these problems manifested themselves after only a few hours of use.

The idea behind this product is a good one: Use standard bicycle parts and an electric motor to create an inexpensive scooter. The problem is that Currie (the company who makes these products) apparently uses Chinese made parts which didn't last more than a few hours for me(see above) and has made bad design decisions as the product has changed from year to year (see below).

The first design problem comes from the use of disc brakes in the front and rear. While older models had a standard caliper brakes, the newer models now have disc brakes on both wheels. The problem is that the wheels aren't balanced well, and the rotors/discs "wobble." When that happens, the rotor rubs against both disc pads, which will cause them to wear prematurely. A standard bicycle caliper style brake would have worked better and been easier to service.

The second design problem is the motor. Instead of using a chain to drive and external sprockets for gearing, Currie hooked the motor directly to the rear wheel using a sealed gearbox. This presents several problems. First, without a chain, there is no ability to freewheel (i.e., to coast without continuing to spin the motor). This means that the motor is constantly being worn, even when you are merely coasting and it slows you down as well. Second, the sealed gearbox is much harder to fix than a chain, which is open and easily serviced. Finally, if you are going downhill and you exceed some maximum speed set by Currie, the electronic system shuts down and when you come to stop, you have to turn the scooter off and then back on before you can continue.

Third, as of late 2007, Currie removed the adjustable seat post in favor of a fixed seat post. This means that you can no longer adjust the height of the seat. If the height Currie picked isn't right for you, well too bad.

Great value for the money
I ordered the EZIP 1000 several months ago and have been thoroughly impressed with the value for the money that the scooter has provided since I received it. I originally purchased the scooter to run around my neighborhood. However, I have found myself using it far more than I imagined. The scooter folds up easily so I am able to put it in my car and use it in a variety of places and on various terrains.....it runs great on sidewalks, concrete, grass, and dirt. I weigh 200+lbs and the scooter provides plenty of power and zip. Riding the scooter is very smooth and it's easy to steer thanks to the full suspension. Additionally, the scooter is very quiet. I have enjoyed this scooter very much and would highly recommend it!

BIG AND HEAVY
I received this item damaged. one of the wire going to the handle bars was cut, there was a small dent on t he motor. the box had ruptured at two ends. Very poor packing by manufacturer. I cannot truthfully testify on the quality of this product since I was not able to use it; but packing is any indication. As with everything it's made in China.