It's Back. The 299.99 2008 EZIP MTN Trailz w/ Free Shipping!

OK, it's July 8th at about 4:30 pm Pacific Time.

I just saw the eZip for under 300 bucks again

Haven't seen this price since last xmas, and if you remember how that went, then you, like me, don't expect this deal to last.

So here's the link: $300 Electic Bike eZip

Yeah, so it's the 2008 model. That's fine with me.

(Um, anyone know if I can get $300 for a kidney?)

Electric Bike Love: The R Martin LX1

OK, so I know I've been harping on the eZip bike for a long long time now, but I have a new love. Thanks to not having the dough to make any rash decisions based soley on price or otherwise I have been doing a LOT of research.

And now I am in love all over again.

Her name is the LX1 (from R Martin).

This time it's for real. (click the pic for more info)



So, she comes in at just under 2X the current (ever fluctuating) price of the eZip, but $799 is still far less than all other models I can find that are in the $1200 and up range.

Why the change of heart? While the top speed is about the same (18 mph), the possible distance with minimal peddling is 25 + miles, where the reviews on the eZip clain it really doesn't appear to get more than about 15, unless you are a twig.

Another thing? LiOn Batteries. Lithium ion batteries on the R Martin should last a lot longer than the SLAs on the ezip. Although I don't know the actual replacement cost, I do know with the amout of riding I would be doing, it would be years before I would need to replace the battery. Seeing as the eZip would probably require me to use 2 batteries to confortably get the milage I'm looking for (about 20), the R Martin LX1 would really seem to be the bike for me, when you break down the costs.

At a weight of 50 lbs, she'll be a lot easier to put away, or peddle if need be.

..and she's REALLY good looking. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I know, but I think she looks really sharp, and less tank-like than my previous love. Available in Black or red .. I'ld be going for the black one myself

Now I just gotta come up with the dough to put her in my garage.

Hey, if you have an LX1, (or any other R Martin Products) I would really like to hear about them.

EZip eBike Low Pricing - How long will it Last?

OK, so I have been scouring the blogs & reviews and it appears that the $226 is a clearance price for the 2008 models - so they can clear them out of the way, and charge more for the 2009 eZip, just like a car dealership.

Unless the 2009 goes 40 mph with a 60 mile range (both pipedreams) I don't plan on being very impressed.

(click to get one here) 2008 eZip Mountain Trails 225.57 Delivered

Now I am nervous. With my budget not opening up until after the Holidays I am definately worried that all the 2008s will be gone, and the 2009 price being back up to $300 or $400 and my dreams of a pedal assisted future delayed once more.

Then I will start rummaging through the couch for spare change and being more prepared for next year's model-year-end-blow-out sale.

If you are one of the lucky ones that score the low price, please consider making a good youTube video for the rest of us.

Fingers crossed.

Electric Bike Prices Dropping as Gasoline Cheapens

While I continue to click, drool, dream, click, browse and sometimes wipe a tiny teardrop from the corner of my eye I noticed that the prices on eBikes are dropping across the board.

I can't help but think that gasoline prices dropping at a record pace has something to do with it. Latest I've seen at the pumps was down to $2.20 - a massive drop from the $3.60 per gallon not so long ago. Seems this has scared the ebike folks a little into lowering their prices.

Well, the good news is - if you are in the market for an electric bike - the prices are dropping on them too! Just in time for Christmas!

I have now seen folding electric bikes for as little as $575 - and my oh-so-coveted eZip is now only $345 delivered! (source: eBikes.JBGrady.com)

I don't know about you, but I fully intend to be prepared for the next gas price hike, as soon as I score the funds for my eBike.

eZip Price Drop Electric Bike for $360!

Electric Bike for just $360 - Including Shipping!

These guys are KILLING ME! Teasing me even!

As I deperately scrimp, scrounge & save every nickle so I can score my first entry level (eZip) electric bike, they drop the price! At this price the spare battery becomes a reality - almost doubling the distance.

My fear now is that the impending Christmas rush will put a huge dent in the available supply, forcing the price back up just as I raise the funds.

Even with gas prices working their way back down, I fully expect a huge rush on the eZip Electric bike. Trust me, I would LOVE to get one for Christmas (hint hint) - Especially in Southern areas of the US where there weather is doable for biking most of the year.

So, do me a favor - don't buy one. It will break my heart to see everyone but me riding electric bikes on Xmas morning.

Click the photo above or here: eZip $360 to buy one.
I guess I forgive you.