The IF Reach DC has a maintenance free bottom bracket electric drive system. This type of electric bike assist is the most efficient motor assist you can purchase. The fact that the motor pulls at the pedals, together with your own input makes this a true hybrid bicycle - acting on all gears you select.
IF Reach DC electric bike features:
The IF Reach DC Folding Electric Bike by Pacific Cycles, for sure is one of the finest electric folding bicycles. The IF Reach DC is also one of our finest electric bikes and one of our best riding folding bikes. Pacific Cycles has somehow pulled off to combine the best of each into an amazing machine that is more fun to ride than a non-powered bicycle.
The IF Reach DC is of top quality electric folding bike and is manufactured by Pacific Cycles in Taiwan, known to build the best folding bikes for the past 30 years.
The IF Reach DC folding bike is perfect for RVers, college students, city commuters, or anyone looking for a fun and easy way to get out and about. It is whisper-quiet and with the pedal assist feature, steep hills are a thing of the past.
The IF Reach DC electric bike does not have a throttle control like an eBike, it is a torque sensing hybrid electric bike. This type of electric assist is the most efficient and most fun to ride - guaranteed.
| IF REACH DC: ELECTRIC SYSTEM | |
| Motor: | Bottom bracket integrated, torque sensing electric assist type. Brushless w/ Gear Reducer 250W |
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| Battery Pack: | 24V 9AH Lithium Ion; hot swappable |
| Charger: | 110 volt, 2 amp (4-5 hr avg charge time w/depleted battery) |
| Cruising Speed: | 16+ mph (depending on pedaling effort) |
| IF REACH DC: BICYCLE SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Bike Weight: | 42 lbs (19 kg) |
| Folded Size: | 36in(H) x 16in(W) x 26in(L) |
| Frame: | Pacific AL7005 aluminum frame with rear swingarm |
| Fork: | Pacific AL7005 trailing link suspension fork w/pannier & fender mounts |
| Rear Shock: | Pacific elastomer 120mm w/7075 center shaft |
| Color: | Gloss black w/silver accents |
| Bottom bracket: | Proprietary w/integrated electric assist motor built in |
| Seat post: | Pacific Al 6061 30.90 x 400mm Anodized |
| Tires: | Innova 20x1-3/8 BK/BSK 45PSI |
| Rims: | Alex 20x1-1/8(451-15) 32H aluminum alloy, black w/GSW |
| Front Hub: | Alloy 32H OLD:100mm w/QR (water resistant) |
| Rear Hub: | Alloy 32H OLD:120mm w/AR-502 QR |
| Chainwheel: | 27T w/CK-L 160mm crank set & chain guard |
| Freewheel: | Shimano Alivio CS-HG50-I 8speed 11-30T |
| Derailleur: | Shimano RD-M410-S Alivei SGS 7/8speed direct attachment |
| Shifter: | Microshift Thumb-Tap shifter with optical gear indicator |
| Saddle: | Velo Black,1-01stitching,satin steel rails,silver bumper |
| Pedals: | VP plastic folding pedal 9/16 BS |
| Handlebars: | Tranz-X Alloy 6061T6 DB 25.4x520mm 5 degree |
| Stem: | Pacific Swivel head |
| Brakes: | Tektro Forged aluminum w/linear spring type, dual micro adjusters |
| Brake Lever: | Tektro forged aluminum, mini V-brake type |
The Kryptonite New York Chain Lock is the best security for urban areas. The steel links are practically impossible to break through, and the Evolution disc lock cylinder has over 1 million key combinations. Even the best lock-picker in the world can't break through this baby.
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View DetailsThe Mirrycle handlebar mirror is sturdy, adjustable, and does not vibrate like many of the other bike mirrors. If you need to store your bike, just push it out of the way. This bike mirror installs in the bar end of the handlebar.
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Past Sunday was the perfect day to spend all day with the new If Reach DC electric folding bike. It was the first day of spring and it was about 74 degrees out. I headed to the shop to pick up the IF Reach and take it to Central Park.
Not only was I going to really test this thing, I was also going to make a video and shoot plenty of stills. Needless to say, I was not traveling light. I took along my Nikon, Helmet cam, reflectors, 5 lenses, steady-cam setup and more. My riding weight must have been around 220 pounds.
Having a fairly small battery and motor, the If Reach DC electric folding bike provided plenty of power, even up the steep hill on the top loop in the park. The reason this lightweight folding bike has good power is its direct drive bottom bracket motor. This setup allows the electric motor to have its maximum torque through every single gear. It is very cool to feel that surge every time you up-shift.
Even with my weight on it, the suspension did not need adjustment and worked perfectly smooth, even on short stretches of off-road riding. The If Reach DC bicycle uses a standard, easy to use rapid fire shifter with 8 gears. The gears work well together with the motor rpm's turning it into a sweet riding hybrid electric folding bike.
The frame of the If Reach DC electric folding bike feels no different than a rigid, non folding frame. The reason for this is the unique hinge designed by Mark Sanders that is used on all IF Reach bikes now. This hinge securely pulls both halves of the bike together against each other without using traditional clamps used on most cheaper folding bikes.
I am really blown away by the solid ride of this bike. The If Reach DC electric bicycle is a great electric bike and also a great folding bike. These two are very hard to combine because a folding bike should be as light as possible and as portable as possible. It has to be very rigid as well to take the extra torque created by the powerful electric motor.
The battery weights only around 7 pounds and pops out in a second. The battery seems to last for a long time. I did quite a bit of riding since I had no camera man when doing the video so 5 takes per shot was the minimum. I have a small battery powered drive for my camera that just swings side to side and records everything in its path - challenge was to get into its path. After playing around all afternoon, I still had 3 out of 5 lights on the build in battery charge indicator.
Overall the If Reach DC folding bike is definitely worth its money and is a great compact commuter folding bike but is also a great compact bike with motor , even if you don't need it to fold. The drive system is fully enclosed, only a few wires are exposed. The charger and battery employ smart circuitry to prevent overcharging. No memory effect either.
The If Reach DC electric bike is a wonderful electric folding bike and will quickly turn into one of our best sellers. Come into our shop in New York City for a test drive or check the product page on the IF Reach DC.
When I first got word of the IF Reach DC folding electric bike, I was pretty skeptical. We have a lot of great folding bikes in our shop, as well as a lot of great electric bikes. Try to put them together, though, and it usually results in a bulky, awkward shape that tends to be top-heavy. Sure, we've successfully converted Dahon folding bikes using the BionX electric kit, but even the lightest conversion is around 50 lbs. It just doesn't seem practical to take a lightweight folding bike and add an electric motor.
Of course, the Reach DC electric bike was highly touted by Bert as being one of the best electric folding bikes he's ever ridden. At 42 lbs, it is by far the lightest electric bike in our store, and the Lithium-ion battery runs for over 20 miles using its pedal-assist mode. Its folded shape is actually pretty convenient, and the wheels are held together with powerful magnets. Even before riding it, I could see that the design of this unique electric folding bike is far superior to the competition.
So I had to ride it. Living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, my commute to work is approximately 7-8 miles. I usually ride a non-electric bike, so I decided to risk riding this thing home and back without taking the charger. That's about 15 miles round trip, using the motor the entire way. Would I make it?
The first thing I noticed was how efficient the motor felt. Built into the bottom bracket gear box, the motor worked together with all 8 gears to produce a seamless pedal assistance. It was one of the smoothest bikes I've ridden. With torque sensors built in, I noticed a proportionate amount of assistance based on the pedal power I applied. The harder I pedaled, the more I felt the motor kick in.
The range of gears was amazing. I found myself in 6th and 7th gear most of the time, as the top gear was pretty tough to pedal unless I was going across a flat stretch. I shifted down to 5th or 4th for bridges, but in a flat city like New York, there was no need to go below 4th. Just for kicks I went down to 1st gear, and found this pretty much useless. I guess this means the IF Reach can handle some steep hills, though.
Unless you've ridden a bike in New York City, you don't know the kind of abuse it has to take on a daily basis. I fear for my bike's life every time I ride between 67th and 68th street on Second Avenue (hint, hint NYC DOT), and that's just one block! Of course, on 20" wheels, I didn't think Pacific Cycles IF Reach DC had the kind of strength to make the commute without at least some issues.
Well, I was proven wrong, and was actually impressed as I cruised back into Brooklyn. The bike was solid, and it felt like it could handle that sort of riding on a daily basis. I wheeled it into my apartment, folded it up in ten seconds and popped it into the closet. It took up 1/3 of the space of a regular full-size bike.
So here was the test. The next morning I would span the same distance and apply full assistance the entire way. Would I make it back? As I zipped back on my morning commute, I plugged the battery in at the shop to find that I still had 2/5 bars left. Impressive!
In addition to the range and the smoothness, the IF Reach DC still encourages pedaling. It was fun to actually ride a bike with half the effort that is usually exerted. I didn't sweat too much, and I wasn't exhausted afterward. Even with a 250 Watt motor, this thing flew through the city streets. I'm kind of a speed demon, so I like a bike that can keep up with traffic. The If Reach was more than capable of that, and it responded well to my stop-and-go riding.
If you're on the fence about an electric bike, you may want to give the IF Reach a try. It's like nothing I've ridden before. The integration is amazing, and it truly is one step ahead of the game. Check out Bert's video on our IF Reach page to get a good feel for the bike's performance. Or, if you're in the area, swing by our shop for a free test ride!
