Total Weight:
52.5 lbs (23.81 kg)
Battery Weight:
5.5 lbs (2.49 kg)
Motor Weight:
8 lbs (3.62 kg)
Frame Material:
Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
20 in (50.8 cm)22 in (55.88 cm)Geometry Measurements:
(Top Tube Horizontal 614 mm, Head Tube Length 160 mm, Seat Tube Center to Top 500 mm, Chain Stay 445 mm, Wheelbase 1137 mm)
Frame Types:
High-Step
Frame Colors:
Black with White Accents
Frame Fork Details:
Suntour Nex HLO Suspension with 63 mm Travel and Lockout
Attachment Points:
Rear Rack Bosses, Fender Bosses
Gearing Details:
24
Speed 3x8 Shimano Alivio Rear Derailleur 11-32T, Shimano Altus Front DerailleurShifter Details:
Shimano Acera Triggers on left and Right Bars
Cranks:
Shimano Alivio with Octalink Bottom Bracket
Pedals:
Aluminum Alloy Platform
Headset:
Threadless 1.125"
Stem:
Threadless 1.125" Headset
Handlebar:
Emotion Cross Alloy, No Rise
Brake Details:
Tektro E-Comp Hydraulic Disc with 180 mm Front Rotor and 160 mm Rear Rotor, Tektro E-Comp Levers with Motor Cutoff
Grips:
Emotion Lite Ergonomic
Saddle:
EMotion Performance
Seat Post:
Aluminum Alloy
Seat Post Length:
300 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
31.6 mm
Rims:
Aluminum Alloy Double Wall
Spokes:
Stainless Steel
Tire Brand:
Kenda, 700 x 38c
Wheel Sizes:
28 in (71.12cm)Tire Details:
Antipuncture Protection, Reflective Sidewall
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
Single Sided Adjustable Length Kickstand, LED Battery Level Indicator on Battery Pack
Other:
Model EV705, Locking Removable Battery Pack, Quick Release Seat Tube Front and Rear Wheels with Quick Motor Disconnect
Tom
10 years agoHi Court, Thanks so much for posting this review. I have been patiently waiting for this bike to come out. It seems that this bike has everything a person would want and at a decent price point. I also like the great warranty easy motion offers. This past year I was ready to buy a different bike but held off once I saw this bike. I was wondering if this bike could be modified to make it more upright. This has been my biggest problem trying to find a bike that is nice looking and allows me to be more upright due to some lower back problems. I was considering their city bike for 2015, but I like the price point of the cross. I have two local ebike stores that will carry this bike and am limited to other brands that are offered unless I travel to another city. I was hoping you could give some advice on modifying this bike or other bikes that might fit my needs. Have a great holiday. Thanks, Tom
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoHi Tom, I agree that this is a really well rounded bike at a great price point… The interesting thing is that I have the Easy Motion manual for 2015 and have noticed that nearly all of their EVO bikes are the same price at $2,999 so the City (which has fenders, lights and an upright position) might be your best bet vs. trying to modify this frame. Sure, you could get some swept back bars, add a different riser stem and convert the EVO Cross but if you can just get a bike that’s already setup like that and come away with a few nice accessories then why not? Depending on your height they have two City bikes for 2015 with all of these extras and the high step looks larger while the low-step will be easier to mount but less rigid and probably a bit less long. Both of the EVO City bikes (City and City Wave) will have 700c ~28″ wheels that are efficient and lift the frame higher but if you’re kind of short and want a more compact ride then check out the EVO Street or EVO Eco Lite which is actually the cheapest EVO costing just $2,399. Again, all others for 2015 in the EVO line should go for $2,999. Hope this helps!
ReplyJonathon
7 years agoHi Guys
i have an Evo Cross EU 250 watt and have had a crash and here in New Zealand no one will tell me what the rims are so i can buy some new ones can some please please help me ?
Kind Regards
Jonathon
ReplyCourt Rye
7 years agoHi Jonathon! I think that any rims which will work with a 700x38c tire could work on this bike. My guess is that the front hub spacing is 100 mm and the back is 135 mm. You can zoom in on the pictures of the wheels and maybe show them to a local shop. I don’t think they need to be perfect matches in every way, but they should be disc brake compatible and you may need to rebuild the rear wheel because it is spoked to the hub motor… and this requires custom spokes. I think the best thing to do is bring the bike into a shop and have them rebuild the existing wheelset but use new rims.
Tom
10 years agoCourt, Thanks so much for your reply. To be perfectly honest, I looked at the city and wave, but was aesthetically drawn to the cross. I want to make sure that the bike I purchase is the one that I can’t wait to ride the next day, if that makes any sense to you. It will probably be a month or so before I get to test ride them. FYI, I’m 60 years old, 5’8″ and 175lbs. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Have a great holiday! Tom
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoSure thing Tom, I’m excited for you! Definitely reach out again once you’ve had a chance to customize the bike and ride a bit. You can share pictures and your own review in the Easy Motion forums if you’d like to help others learn about it.
ReplyChris Nolte
10 years agoNice review Court! Tom – I just figured I would mention that it is easy to modify the Cross to be more upright. This was one of the more common things we did to the Neo Cross at our shop. We generally swap the stem out for an adjustable one and add a wider saddle. The more upright you sit the wider saddle you’ll need to support you.
ReplyTom
10 years agoChris, Thanks for the information. I just found out that the local bike shop is receiving their shipment of the Evo Cross this week. Once we get a day without pouring rain, I’ll go test ride one. They also carry the Felt 9E, and the Dash. Two bikes which I really enjoyed trying. Your help is appreciated. Tom
ReplyMiguel Diaz
10 years agoHi Court Rye, I’m interesting in buying a EVO JUMPER 29” -36/12 -Color Red. I live in Santiago Chile. I like to by one and Inporter toi Chile.
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoHello Miguel, I apologize for the delayed response here… I wask asking around to dealer friends and nobody responded :( I do not know how or if this electric bicycle can be imported to Chile. You may want to reach out directly to Easy Motion to see if it is possible or whether they can recommend a dealer. Here is their dealer locator tool and at the top right of the page is a “Contact” page that you could use to reach out to them. I wish you luck!
ReplyPete
10 years agoYour ebike reviews are great! Watched the video of the comparison of Stromer and Easy Motion. My question is how do the tires on the Stromer handle trail riding. I believe they are not traditional mountain bike tires. Regards, Pete
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoThanks Pete! I was very impressed with how well the Stromer performed off-road. The ST1 Platinum model that we had felt powerful when climbing and the tires maintained traction but without suspension it did feel rather stiff at times. Still, the tires are Schwalbe Big Ben, 26″ x 2.15″ which are wider than standard 26″ and provide more cushion. They have an evenly distributed checkered road pattern that provides good grip in most conditions that are hard packed. In loose dirt and gravel they might not perform as well as the knobby tires found on most mountain bikes. I hope this helps :)
ReplyRobo7
10 years agoTested this bike side by side with the dash and the evo smoked the dash on the extreme incline we went up…That 350 watt geared motor has some serious torque!
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoNice, thanks for the “real world” comparison. Geared hub motors are zippy and the Dapu that Easy Motion uses tends to go faster than 20 mph in my experience but I also like the smooth quiet feel of the gearless hub on the Dash, once it gets going you can reach up to 28 mph which is impressive. I wish the Dash had some sort of regeneration mode but otherwise it’s also a solid bike in my opinion :)
ReplyRobo7
10 years agoExcellent commentary Court! I had tried the dash prior to the side by side comparison between these two excellent bikes. I live in an area with plenty of hills and want to make sure my bike can climb well. I would go with the dash hands down – except for the side by side with the Evo. I used to live in flat Florida and may have preferred the dash there. Finally, I by far preferred the stealth, braking, and refined look that Easy Motion gave this bike..I am renting an Evo Cross next weekend and hopefully that will help me make my decision.. Thank you for the thoughtful reviews and helpful insights.. Keep up the good work!
Replyjosh
9 years agoThanks for your great reviews Court. I test drove the Evo today and was very impressed. You gave this and the IZIP E3 Dash a 10/10 review. So if you could have just one, which would you choose? I see the Dash is on sale for about $500 less than the Evo at the current moment, not sure that changes your pick. Thanks in advance for your thoughts on the 2. Josh
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoHi Josh! While I like the integrated battery on the Easy Motion better (in terms of appearance) the IZIP ebikes seem to have great customer support and the gearless motor is smooth, reliable and quiet on the Dash. It’s a solid bike (especially the 2015 version if that’s the one you’re looking at) and is capable of going above 20 mph (close to 28 mph) for faster commutes. Both companies have had 2+ years of experience making each of these models so most of the kinks have been worked out. I hope this helps! It might also come down to what size works best for you, I believe both come in multiple sizes ;)
ReplyLee
9 years agoGiven the choice of the Easy Motion Evo Cross or the Evo 27.5 which would you buy? I don’t need mountain bike capabilities but the paved trails I ride are bumpy. I’m leaning towards the Eco Cross. I also will be riding occasionally on hard packed dirt trails (The C&O canal in DC). Are there other similar hybrid type e-bikes with a sub $3,000 price, that I should consider? I definitely want both pedal assist and throttle capabilities. Are the motors OK if one gets caught in a rainstorm?
ReplyCourt Rye
9 years agoHi Lee! My preference is for the knobby tires and larger suspension found on the EVO 27.5 or even the full suspension model but I’m extra sensitive… I think for hard packed trails and mostly streets the EVO Cross would be fine. It will be lighter and more efficient (and offers two frame sizes vs. just one) but the drive systems are all the same. IZIP used to offer throttle mode on their E3 Dash model but I believe it’s gone now for 2016 because they were working towards a more European standard… even limiting throttles in the USA but it turned out they were allowed after all due to some extra work by Pedego. On that note, Pedego has an awesome hardtail trail bike called the Ridge Rider that’s very similar to the EVO 27.5 offering cadence sensing pedal assist and twist throttle that could work for you.
ReplyJoseph Barrow
8 years agoBought this bike new in Washington, D.C. 2 months ago. Will not turn on sometimes and quite often will just turn off while riding. When power cuts you are not in a sympathetic gear so you will lose control. This has been very dangerous in Washington traffic. If I take It somewhere I can not trust I can get back. The electronic control seem very cheap and after research online I have found many comments about same problem. This bike is heavy and very hard to ride with the power out. If you are stuck miles from home you can not leave a 3000 dollar bike chained up in any part of town.
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoSorry to hear about the issues you’re having Joseph… that’s no fun. I experienced a few battery controller issues on a demo bike recently. There are heavier and less efficient bikes out there but in my experience the additional effort of pedaling any ebike can be a drag. Hope your next bike is better or that you can get some help with a fix :/
ReplyCalvin
8 years agoHi Court, Thanks for all the great reviews … you do an excellent job.
I love my 2016 Evo Cross. I want to go on a BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia) that will surely get some rain. What precautions should I take for riding in the rain? Or, should I avoid rain at all costs? Do I need to carry a tarp with me? Or cover the control panel an battery with taped plastic?
Thanks in advance. Calvin
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoHi Calvin! I’m not a rain expert but have had my share of wet days in Austin during the rainy season ;) one thing I noticed was that my glasses got fogged on the inside due to cooler air or covered with droplets on the outside due to splashing and rain. I think a helmet cover with bright colors and reflectors could help and maybe a visor like “Da Brim” which velcros on the outside edge (my Mom has one and loves it). Also, a rain coat with vents so you don’t overheat while pedaling. Sometimes I cover my display but always let it dry off without the cover later so water and condensation doesn’t fog up the inside as temperatures warm up. I hope this quick list helps you… there are lots of products to explore like shoe covers… gloves and of course, lights. Feel free to post your own story and suggestions in the forums, I’m sure others would love that and you can upload pictures there vs. the comments here on the site :)
ReplyCalvin
8 years agoThanks for the quick reply Court. I didn’t mean to waste your time responding with non-bike precautions for riding in the rain … sorry about that. I should have been more specific … I meant to ask for precautions that would be specific to the Evo Cross. I did more reading … and it sounds like
Do you think that saran wrap would work for all of the above? Can you think of anything else?
Thanks, Calvin
Calvin O'Rear
5 years agoHi Court, Thanks for all the great reviews… you do an excellent job.
I once loved my 2016 EVO Cross from EZMotion. My ebike has a broken motor (TBD) or something. I have been working with an Atlanta bike shop and EZMotion since 9/2019 to get something resolved. I am totally satisfied with my local bike shop. However, EZMotion Missouri has been 95% uninterested in getting my ebike repaired or replaced. Several parts have been replaced and I am approaching another September without a fix or warranty replacement. It appears that BH USA only cares about sales… not much else!!!
Would you know anyone in a position of authority (can get something done) at BH or EZMotion that cares about the customer or the BH reputation. My EVO Cross purchase has turned out to be huge mistake!!! Please help if you can.
Thanks so much in advance!!!
Calvin
Vaclav
7 years agoHello, Is there a recuperation breaking? Thank You for Your answers.
Replycourt
7 years agoHi Vaclav! No, this electric bike uses an internally geared hub motor and I have only seen regen or recuperation on gearless hub motors… even then, not every manufacturer offers it. Stromer and BionX have been leaders in offering regenerative ebikes :)
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