Total Weight:
49.5 lbs (22.45 kg)
Battery Weight:
5.6 lbs (2.54 kg)
Motor Weight:
7.05 lbs (3.19 kg)
Frame Material:
6061 Custom Butted Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
15 in (38.1 cm)17 in (43.18 cm)19 in (48.26 cm)Geometry Measurements:
19" Stand Over Height on Step-Thru
Frame Types:
High-Step, Step-Thru
Frame Colors:
Silver, White
Frame Fork Details:
Rigid Aluminum Alloy
Attachment Points:
Rear Rack Bosses, Fender Bosses, Bottle Cage Bosses
Gearing Details:
9
Speed 1x9 Shimano Acera, 11-34TShifter Details:
Shimano Acera Triggers on Right
Cranks:
44T Chainring
Pedals:
Alloy and Plastic with Rubber Tread
Headset:
Alloy Ahead 1-1/8", 5 Risers
Handlebar:
Promax 25.4 mm Diameter, 630 mm x 55 mm Rise
Brake Details:
Shimano M355 Hydraulic Disc with 160 mm Rotors
Grips:
Velo Dual Density, Ergonomic Rubber
Saddle:
Velo Commuter with Integrated Handle
Seat Post:
Promax Aluminum Alloy with Quick Release Collar
Seat Post Length:
350 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
30.9 mm
Rims:
Weinmann XTB26 Double Wall, Aluminum Alloy
Spokes:
Stainless Steel 14 Gauge, Black
Tire Brand:
Kenda Kourier, 700 x 35c
Wheel Sizes:
28 in (71.12cm)Tire Details:
K-Shield Puncture Resistant Tire Casing
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
Single Side Adjustable Length Kickstand, Aluminum Alloy Chain Guard, Plastic Chain Guide
Other:
Locking Removable Battery Pack, 3.1 Amp 1.7 Pound Charger, KMC X9E Chain, Joytech Alloy Disc Quick Release Hubs 36 Hole
Richlvl
9 years agoThis seem identical with I Zip E3 Path+. Are they made by same company?
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoGreat insight, they are indeed sharing the same drive system and part of a parent company called the Accell Group which also owns Haibike, Torker and Mongoose I believe :)
ReplyDavid Hirshberg
9 years agoFirst, thanks for your hard work and careful analysis. EBR is an amazing resource; the best reviews of anything I have ever seen. There are still 2015 detours for sale at reduced prices but the 2016s are significantly different. Do you see the 2016 models as a better bike worth a few hundred dollars more?
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoHi David! Thanks for the compliment, doing my best here with the site ;) as for the 2015 Detour, I thought it was pretty solid and appreciated the fenders, rack, and quick release wheels on BOTH wheels (rare for hub motor style ebike). It uses a gearless motor that will be quieter than even the Shimano STePs mid-drive and you can zip around at higher speed regardless of the gear you choose. It won’t get as great of range, especially if you use the twist throttle, but at least it has a throttle! This is one of the cases where as long as you don’t mind that it’s rear heavier and just heavier in general (by about 5 pounds) and that the battery might be slightly lower capacity due to sitting around for a year (all batteries right now degrade slowly over time even if not used) then the 2015 model could be a solid choice :)
ReplyDavid Hirshberg
9 years agoThanks so much for the fast reply. I will be using the bike in hilly Vermont. I am an older guy and I need help getting up the hills. I like the Detour in particular because I can sit more upright and avoid the neck and shoulder pain I get these days. Coming down hills I go quite fast. Should I be concerned about all that weight on the rear?
tsp
7 years agoThank you for this review. I got a 2016 Detour IE and a really good discount and after 300 miles in all over NYC, it is excellent. Took your advice on the Thudbuster and that has really smoothed it out too. I really appreciated you doing the thorough review. Saving $$ on the monthly metro cards too. Thank you!
ReplyCourt Rye
7 years agoExcellent, I’m so happy to hear that the bike is working out well for you! Those Thudbusters are really great, especially on the bumpy streets of NYC, ride safe out there and thanks again for the comment :D
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