eZee Torque hybrid - 2007 Pick of the Year
Don’t take it from us, take it from the experts. The eZee Torque hybrid electric bike was Cycling Plus magazine’s Pick of the Year 2007. The throttle-assisted machine based around a hybrid style alloy frame packs an astounding boost into a relatively small front hub motor which is powered by the latest lithium battery technology. It weighs 25kg complete with lights, mudguards and rack, and accelerates to the legal limit of 15mph with serious zeal. The speed limiter can be disconnected for off-road use, giving a top well over 20 miles per hour.
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You can get a 30 mile range out of single charge, which takes five hours to get to maximum capacity. Price wise, it’s a serious buy at £1195 (inc. VAT and delivery) from 50cycles, but one eZee Torque user claims that it pays for itself in fuel saving in the first 18 months of ownership. Other pedal hybrids can cost around £500.
