After many years of market research and experience with manufacturing cargo bikes for other labels, eZee have finally designed and manufactured there own eZee Expedir.
The frame is made with aircraft steel CrMo 4130 that has very high strength but with flexibility to give a comfortable ride vs. Al alloy. This allowed a design with very low step thru’ and therefore easy handling of the bike with heavy load and children at the carrier, as the rider could easily get down from the bike and keep it steady.
While some cargo bikes have 20”rear wheel, it does not necessarily have a lower carrier deck height from the ground, but there is clear disadvantage for riding cadence with a 20”wheel. It would need a lot more turns or RPM per given distance, and it would take a lot of pedalling unless the chain wheel in front is exceptionally large. The Expedir has a 24”rear wheel, the advantage is better riding cadence but yet has 2” lower carrier height vs. 26” wheel. At this height it could also comfortably accommodate an adult passenger. The 26” front wheel with motor bring it up to speed. There is a clear advantage with a front wheel motor and a rear wheel driven by the rider, you get 2 wheel drive which is an advantage in many instances.
The total length or wheel base is shorter than most other similar cargo bikes which are very long and intimidating, but Expedir has a 700mm / 27.5”carrier deck, that could readily fit 2 child seats. It is easy to handle even for the less confident riders.
The Expedir is powered by the well proven eZee drive system with front hub planetary geared motor which gives high torque, speed and ease of operation. The rear wheel has 8 or 9 speed sprockets and derailleur or Shimano Alfine 8 internal hub gear and Disc brakes at front and rear wheels, with options for hydraulic brakes Magura MT4N-e.
Components:
Frame
Chrome Molybdenum 4130 steel
Step-Thru Frame Seat Tube Height: 17”
Fork
Cr Mo 4130 steel
Gears
Shimano Alivio 9 speed sprocket ( option Shimano Alfine 8 ), 48T Prowheel Al Alloy Chainwheel, KMC Z99 RB Rust resistant chain.
Brakes
Shimano Alivio 9 speed sprocket ( option Shimano Alfine 8 ), 48T Prowheel Al Alloy Chainwheel, KMC Z99 RB Rust resistant chain.
Wheels
Front 26″ eZee SP 19 Alloy twin wall Rims,
Sandvik T-306 SUS Spokes 13g, Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tyres, Polycarbonate Fenders
Accessories
Cat-Eye Velo 8 Cycle computer, Brass bell, Wide heavy duty steel central kick stand. AXA Defender Lock, Side protection / safety board for rear wheel, window for Yebb child seat.
Electric System
Motor
eZee Front Motor – EU 250W: 25km/h. USA 500W: 20 mph, AU 200W
Polished die cast Aluminum motor hub. Option: Anodized black hub
Battery
Li+ Battery 36V 19Ah, = 684 Wh , range 50 – 90 KM, 5 amps Smart Charger
Option: Li+ Battery 36V 28Ah range 70 – 100 km
Controller
36 – 48V . Max Amps: 25 Amps, Mosfet: IRFB4110, Die cast Aluminium casing, Dual operation mode or Pedelec for EU EN 15194
Display Console
Interface and LED display Battery gauge and 5 power assist level selection.
Throttle / PAS / Bimodal modes
Lighting
Head light with latest high power 400 Lumen LED light with anti-glare, RL 980 high power LED
The frame is made with aircraft steel CrMo 4130 that has very high strength but with flexibility to give a comfortable ride vs. Al alloy. This allowed a design with very low step thru’ and therefore easy handling of the bike with heavy load and children at the carrier, as the rider could easily get down from the bike and keep it steady.
While some cargo bikes have 20”rear wheel, it does not necessarily have a lower carrier deck height from the ground, but there is clear disadvantage for riding cadence with a 20”wheel. It would need a lot more turns or RPM per given distance, and it would take a lot of pedalling unless the chain wheel in front is exceptionally large. The Expedir has a 24”rear wheel, the advantage is better riding cadence but yet has 2” lower carrier height vs. 26” wheel. At this height it could also comfortably accommodate an adult passenger. The 26” front wheel with motor bring it up to speed. There is a clear advantage with a front wheel motor and a rear wheel driven by the rider, you get 2 wheel drive which is an advantage in many instances.
The total length or wheel base is shorter than most other similar cargo bikes which are very long and intimidating, but Expedir has a 700mm / 27.5”carrier deck, that could readily fit 2 child seats. It is easy to handle even for the less confident riders.
The Expedir is powered by the well proven eZee drive system with front hub planetary geared motor which gives high torque, speed and ease of operation. The rear wheel has 8 or 9 speed sprockets and derailleur or Shimano Alfine 8 internal hub gear and Disc brakes at front and rear wheels, with options for hydraulic brakes Magura MT4N-e.
Components:
Frame
Chrome Molybdenum 4130 steel
Step-Thru Frame Seat Tube Height: 17”
Fork
Cr Mo 4130 steel
Gears
Shimano Alivio 9 speed sprocket ( option Shimano Alfine 8 ), 48T Prowheel Al Alloy Chainwheel, KMC Z99 RB Rust resistant chain.
Brakes
Shimano Alivio 9 speed sprocket ( option Shimano Alfine 8 ), 48T Prowheel Al Alloy Chainwheel, KMC Z99 RB Rust resistant chain.
Wheels
Front 26″ eZee SP 19 Alloy twin wall Rims,
Sandvik T-306 SUS Spokes 13g, Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tyres, Polycarbonate Fenders
Accessories
Cat-Eye Velo 8 Cycle computer, Brass bell, Wide heavy duty steel central kick stand. AXA Defender Lock, Side protection / safety board for rear wheel, window for Yebb child seat.
Electric System
Motor
eZee Front Motor – EU 250W: 25km/h. USA 500W: 20 mph, AU 200W
Polished die cast Aluminum motor hub. Option: Anodized black hub
Battery
Li+ Battery 36V 19Ah, = 684 Wh , range 50 – 90 KM, 5 amps Smart Charger
Option: Li+ Battery 36V 28Ah range 70 – 100 km
Controller
36 – 48V . Max Amps: 25 Amps, Mosfet: IRFB4110, Die cast Aluminium casing, Dual operation mode or Pedelec for EU EN 15194
Display Console
Interface and LED display Battery gauge and 5 power assist level selection.
Throttle / PAS / Bimodal modes
Lighting
Head light with latest high power 400 Lumen LED light with anti-glare, RL 980 high power LED