The original Neo Jumper is one of my all time favorite electric bikes. It’s fast, comfortable and offers both pedal assist and throttle mode. The primary difference between it and the new 650b model are larger 27.5″ wheels (versus 26″) that offer improved rolling efficiency over bumps and cracks. With remote lockout on its RockShox suspension fork, 30 speed Shimano XT drivetrain and Auriga hydraulic disc brakes this is a high performance machine. Having used mine primarily for commuting purposes (to reduce back and neck pain vs. a hardtail or road bike) I love the ability to ride off curbs and take dirt paths for a more scenic route. With that said, this ebike is definitely capable of true off-road riding and the excellent warranty provides peace of mind.
The motor in the 650b Jumper is a direct current, planetary geared, 350 watt design mounted in the rear wheel. It’s light weight, at about seven pounds, and narrow enough to accommodate a 10 speed cassette inline. The downside to this configuration is increased unsprung weight (weight that is not part of the main frame which has springs between it and the wheels). This hampers the rebound speed of the rear wheel because the increased mass takes longer to bounce back into contact with the ground as the rear shock compresses and then uncompresses. It also puts more weight towards the rear of the bike versus the center. With that said, it’s definitely quieter than mid drive designs I’ve tried, less expensive, more powerful feeling and it doesn’t interact with rider-powered gears which means you can pedal at whatever cadence you’d like and the motor keeps driving at a high level.
The battery powering this bike uses Lithium-ion cells produced by Samsung and is custom designed to mate with the downtube. It looks beautiful, keeps weight low and centered and is removable for convenient charging. Actually… you have to remove the battery to charge it. That’s one of the downsides here (for someone who keeps their bike parked inside), along with the lack of water bottle cage mounting points. In 2014 Easy Motion began producing a larger capacity 36 volt 12 amp hour battery pack and it works with the 650b Jumper as well as all other Neo electric bikes. I appreciate how the company has invested in both improving the technology and keeping it backwards compatible.
The display and computer console on this bike is intuitive to use and easy to reach when riding. Just as the remote lockout for the front shock is reachable without moving a hand, so to is the on/off switch and up/down buttons controlling pedal assist. There are four modes to choose from with each offering more power and requiring more energy (shortening potential range). The LCD unit is removable to prevent tampering and comes with a nice fabric case. It shows speed, range, assist level and precise battery capaicity; it’s also backlit.
Everyone I’ve met who rides the Neo line of electric bikes comes away impressed. I know the motor size sounds a bit small but it’s actually quite powerful and very efficient. This is a bike meant for riding and the torque sensing assist makes you feel like a super hero. I almost can’t believe that Easy Motion has two full suspension models but that’s a testament to how popular they have become. This is the bike most often displayed in shop windows that gets customers excited to come in. It’s not cheap but you get a lot of value for the money with high end components and a refined build.
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Peter
11 years agoI have the white 2013 Jumper. Great bike. But the kick stand issue is really annoying. Have not find one. Is there anyone who have succeeded in fitting a kick stand on there Jumper.
ReplyCourt Rye
11 years agoHey Peter, good question… This is something I’ve struggled with as well (I also owned the 2013 Jumper). My local shop said they tried several designs to make it work but never got it quite perfect. I posted this question in the Easy Motion Forums here and got a couple of great responses from the owner of Long Island Electric Bikes. Hope this helps you out!
If you do get this working I’d love to hear about it and maybe see pictures if you could post back in the forum. I’m sure there are a bunch of people trying to figure this out so they don’t have to lay their fancy bike down every time ;)
ReplyIan
11 years agoHow would this bike work for long commutes on varied quality of paved roads compared to something like the E3 Dash? I’m just curious about the efficiency vs tread trade-off with the knobby tires. Thanks!
ReplyCourt Rye
11 years agoHi Ian, The 650b jumper is a happy medium of rolling efficiency (due to larger wheels) and also comfort with the suspension and larger, knobby tires. Considering the new 12 amp hour battery pack and lighter eco mode (the old one used more power than a lot of people wanted), this should get decent range. You can monitor the battery capacity with the display and switch modes as necessary. It won’t be as efficient in terms of coasting as the E3 Dash but the larger battery and smaller more efficient motor should even things out :)
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