Has EZEE changed partners ?

[geostorm]

can anyone tell me if the Forza and torq have switched roles, now the torq seems to be the kingpin when previous didnt the forza lead, ? what are advantages and disadvantages of both of these.
or is there only one way to find out FIGHT...lol

 

[Chief eZee Power]

Torq and Forza

Hi,

The Forza has 26" wheels and 17" seat tube and Shimano Deore hub, sprockets and shifters and disc brakes front and rear ( and brake levers too )

The Torq has 700c/28" wheels and 19" seat tube, and Nexave sprockets, shifters and roller brake for the rear.

Since both has vertical drop outs and disc brakes compatible for both front and rear. eZee is now offer many other options such as full Alfine set up - hub, tensioner, hydraulic disc brakes and levers, or NuVinci N360 with hydraulic or mechanical disc brakes from Shimano, Tektro or Magura.

W W Ching

 

[flecc]

Adding a little background to the Chief's clarification above, the Forza was launched in the USA originally and had a different 350 watt motor, while the Torq even there still had the 250 watt BF motor. This clearly hinted at the Forza being top model for consumers at the time.

Now they both share the same eZee 250 watt rated motor in the UK and are the same basic price, it's just a matter of personal choice on specification and paint finish as Wai Won says, the best being the one that suits the buyer.
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[geostorm]

changing partners

Thank you for your reply and clarification on this matter, i do find that on the forza gearing is low, thinking of changing from 48 to 52 ring , i find that even on slight incline using 7th, and i am 17st. and 70 and far from fit, have never ridden torque so cannot comment on the model.

 

[morphix]

can anyone tell me if the Forza and torq have switched roles, now the torq seems to be the kingpin when previous didnt the forza lead, ? what are advantages and disadvantages of both of these.
or is there only one way to find out FIGHT...lol

I've been pondering over this very question myself for the last few days, and it's strange how there's a lack of information..usually manufacturers summarise what market/user their bikes are aimed at on the product pages, but not so with Ezee, just the name and spec unusually.

Anyway, as flecc pointed out, the main difference is the wheel size, and the Torq looks like more of a touring road bike whereas the Forza with it's smaller wheels might be considered more of a mountain bike for on and off road use.. but having never tested these bikes I'm just guessing here.

I was hoping someone would explain some mechanical difference in the motors or gearing which might give one or the other some performance benefit, speed-wise or for hill-climbing.

I've seen reports that the Torq is designed for maximum speed on flat roads and isn't so good on steeper hills, and the Forza is more all terrain and handles better up hills.

The Torq is three times consecutive winner of Tour de Presteigne bike race, and the Forza performed favourably on a mountain when reviewed by the Gadget show against a 500W scooter. So this might support what the reports say.

 

[Cyclezee]

Just to make a decision more difficult, there is also the Ezee Sprint GTS to choose from too

J hn

 

[flecc]

I've seen reports that the Torq is designed for maximum speed on flat roads and isn't so good on steeper hills, and the Forza is more all terrain and handles better up hills.

The Torq is three times consecutive winner of Tour de Presteigne bike race,

All the above only applied to the Torq 1, which was a very different bike, different make motor internally geared differently, rigid forks, very high derailleur gearing etc. The current Torq 2 is much closer to the Forza than that.
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[morphix]

Ah very interesting flecc, that kind of makes things easier then in my indecisiveness about the two Ezee models.. I guess it just comes down to wheel size and personal choice..this is where a test ride would help.