Total Weight:
62 lbs (28.12 kg)
Battery Weight:
6.1 lbs (2.76 kg)
Motor Weight:
9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
Frame Material:
7000 Series Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
17 in (43.18 cm)Geometry Measurements:
17" Seat Tube, 24" Stand Over Height, 23.5" Reach, 82" Length
Frame Types:
Mid-Step
Frame Colors:
Avacado
Frame Fork Details:
Rigid Chromoly Steel
Attachment Points:
Rear Rack Bosses, Front Rack Bosses, Fender Bosses, Frame Lock Bosses
Gearing Details:
8
Speed 1x8 Shimano Altus, 11-32TShifter Details:
Shimano Triggers on Right
Cranks:
Lasco EB05, 48T Chainring with Alloy Guide
Pedals:
VP-565 Aluminum Alloy Platform
Headset:
VP T501TM Semi-Integrated Ahead, 1.5" Diameter Steerer Tube, 7 Riser Stacks
Stem:
Forged Alloy 31.8 mm
Handlebar:
Zoom Aluminum Alloy, 31.8 mm Diameter, 620 mm x 38 mm Rise
Brake Details:
Tektro Vela Hydraulic Disc with 180 mm Front and 160 mm Rear Rotors
Grips:
Velo Dual Density Anatomic with Lock Rings
Saddle:
Velo Urban
Seat Post:
Promax Aluminum Alloy
Seat Post Length:
470 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
30.9 mm
Rims:
Weinmann HL32 Safety Line, Aluminum Alloy
Spokes:
Stainless Steel 13 Gauge
Tire Brand:
Schwalbe Big Apple Plus Balloon 26" x 2.15" Front, 20" x 2.15" Back
Wheel Sizes:
20 in (50.8cm)26 in (66.04cm)Tire Details:
Reflective Sidewall Stripe, Performance Line GreenGuard Puncture Protection
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
Deflopilator, Integrated LED Headlight, Integrated LED Backlight Lineo by Spanninga, Full Length Plastic Fenders with Mud Flaps, Single Side Kickstand, Optional Oversized Double-Leg Kickstand, Shorter 370 mm Seat Post or Longer 470 mm Seat Post
Other:
Locking Removable Battery Pack, 2 Amp 2 Pound Charger, Payload Carrier Max 300 lbs (135 kg), Behind Axle Max 55 lbs (25 kg), Sideloaders Max 65 lbs (30 kg) Per Side, KMC X8 Chain
Mark Dale
8 years agoCourt, Is it possible to compare and contrast this bike with a V4 or V5 Mundo equipped with a Bionx D series? I understand that, theoretically, center drive makes far more sense for a cargo bike but given that the Currie/TranzX is ‘not quite a Bosch’ and that the Bionx D series is an improvement over the 350W systems that you reviewed in the past, I was curious how far apart these bikes might be.
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoHi Mark! I really like the D-Series from BionX because it’s quiet, super powerful and offers a throttle! Since you can add the “Boost Button” to the Spicy Curry here that last point is somewhat negated. Downsides for the mid-drive are noise and increased wear on the drivetrain but they allow for a smaller 20″ diameter rear wheel which brings your cargo closer to the ground and improves balance. You don’t get regenerative braking (which would save your pads a bit) but only offers ~10% efficiency from what I’ve been told by techs at these different companies. I personally like the way the Spicy Curry looks vs. the V5 Mundo but might opt for the D-Series if my commute was shorter and I wasn’t as concerned about the height of my cargo. With the mid-drive you get more power and torque if you’re in a low gear but what if you’re not? The instantaneous power of the hub motor is going to win in that scenario so my guess is that you’d be shifting a lot more on the Spicy Curry and that in combination with the no-torque sensing will mean more chain, sprocket and derailleur wear… it’s fine just a trade off. I do really like the new BionX display and button ring too, very polished. I’d say it’s the winner if it also had the small wheel in the back but this becomes a closer call since it does not. Other considerations and upsides are that the tires and tubes will match for easier replacement, it might ride more comfortably (smaller wheels can be jarring) and the chain is higher off the ground but smaller wheels also tend to be sturdier.
ReplyShonda Murphy
8 years agoDid the Spicy Curry actually have the boost button installed on the bike? I was told by my local bike shop that the boost button could not be installed on my Spicy Curry, b/c it didn’t have the port in the frame. I would love to have one installed on my Spicy Curry. Thanks
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoHmm, I was told by reps at the Accell Group (when I visited) that the button pad would work with the Spicy Curry but they were moving at the time so things were busy and I did not test it out myself. Sometimes I get misinformation, even directly from companies, and my contact there is out right now so I can’t check for you. It sounds like your dealer is knowledgeable because the port on the frame is exactly how the button would be installed (it’s actually a wire that comes out near the other wires on the downtube, perhaps it slipped back into the tube?) you could poke around yourself and watch some of the other IZIP and Raleigh reviews I did recently which do show the button. Sorry I can’t help much more at the moment, I’d love to hear what you find out!
ReplyShonda Murphy
8 years agoThanks for getting back to me. I emailed Yuba directly and they also said the throttle could be installed but I’m asking for clarification b/c I don’t see a third wire to connect the throttle. Maybe it did just slip back down the tube.? I’ll keep you updated to see if I can actually get this done.
Green79
8 years agoHey, I also got a boost button for a Spicy Curry and also wasn’t able to connect it. Any luck?
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoOuch, that’s a huge bummer! I hope I’m not misleading people… sometimes I get misinformation directly from dealers and in this case I was at the Currie Tech headquarters but maybe they don’t know Yuba as well or just made a mistake! Please chime in if you get it working and again OR if you find out for sure that it won’t work :(
Shonda Murphy
8 years agoI did try to get a boost button and it didn’t work for my bike. They are now saying it’s b/c the first of the Spicy Curries were made with an in-line 3 connector not a round connecter, or something along those lines. Yuba was willing to send new programing for my bike to take the boost button but I was told I could add a variable throttle without changing the programing. So the new goal is to get a variable throttle added in the next few weeks. My bike had already been in the shop for about 10 days (they replaced the quick release on the back tire so it would not fall off anymore) so I was just ready to get it back home instead of waiting for the parts to get here. I’ll update when it gets added or we find out something else.
mac
8 years agoi have my spicy curry about three months and i have mixed feelings about it. For the past month or so the back wheel has been slipping forward and causing the gears to change erratically which is dangerous whilst on a hill with a small person on the back. i brought this to my bike guy and after a few trips back and forth he replace the lock/lever that goes through the back wheel with one that i can tighten with an allen key. For me this is frustrating as its only been a few months with an expensive bike and already having to replace parts. The other problem I’ve had is that the battery has been cutting in and out and now no matter how long i plug the battery in won’t charge completely. Again a bit frustrated and now reluctant to take the bike out with child on board as I’ve been caught on hills with the battery not working which is a bit dangerous. Any ideas as to why this is happening? Cheers
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoHi Mac! That’s not the kind of feedback I like to see at all… what a bummer! I wish I had noticed the wheel issues you’re describing or had the chance to ride it more and notice the battery challenges (if they are widespread). Currie Technologies has a good customer support center where you can actually call in and get help and even replacement parts. I know they worked hard on this with Yuba for this bike and were very proud of it. I have seen it at the Ebike Expo events and am sure it has taken some abuse there so maybe these are isolated or known and being addressed? In any case, thank you for sharing and I hope these thoughts guide you towards solutions that make the bike feel safer for you and your child :(
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