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Pedego Electric Bicycle Classic Cruiser Black/Red
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- Motor: Brushless Gearless Hub Motor on Rear wheel
- Power: 500 watt
- Gears: 6 Speed Shimano Gears
- Shifter: Shimano SIS Index Shifter
- Batteries: Lightweight Lithium in a Removable Pack
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Product Description:
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This bike is for the conservative rider who likes the safe bike color. Black is the safest color now that Beige and Taupe didn't make the cut. But we did have to add the red rims, or the green ones, just to show people you can have a bit of rebel in you, with or without, you know, the cause. The balloon tires with this bike are awesome, but we think every bike should go balloon or never go back.
Optional Tire/Seat Package Upgrades:
OK, so you can see in the Tire/Seat Package options that the balloon upgrades available for Pedego bikes make the bike look different - and cost more! But what's the big deal? The balloon upgrade is distinguished by hand-stitched, padded hand grips; a padded suspension seat; and Schwalbe "Fat Frank" tires. The tires have Schwalbe Kevlar Guard built in to help prevent flats. So the balloon upgrade gives you incredible looks and superior performance as well.
Pedego Classic Cruiser Specifications:
PEDEGO was conceived in 2007 to create a line of electric bikes that combine style and function to open up cycling to anyone who might otherwise not be getting the benefits from bike riding. PEDEGO bike is just like a regular bicycle with a quiet built-in electric hub motor to provide additional assistance. You can pedal normally and just use the motor to help out on hills and headwinds or use the motor all the time just to make riding easier. The experience is entirely different from riding a gas scooter or motorbike. The electric assistance is perfectly smooth and silent, which complements, rather than supplants, human power.
* Charger Smart Charger Included * Amps: 10 AMP Hour * Volts: 36 Volt * Tires: Kenda 26-inch x 2.30-inch K-RAD Urban Tires Standard; Schwalbe Balloon tires optional * Speed: 20 MPH using motor power only * Distance: 15-30 miles per charge depending on rider weight and terrain * Throttle Type: Twist Throttle Variable S
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Customers' Reviews:
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 A Real Joy, January 14, 2011
By Victor Edmonds (Benicia, CA USA)
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Pedego is sort of the Apple computer of electric bicycles. Everything is designed to work together beautifully. The components are all top notch, but the emphasis is on the user's experience -- having relaxing fun and reasonable exercise while getting somewhere.
I went shopping for an electric bike because I loved the freedom of bicycling but no longer had the strength or endurance to do the rides I wanted to do. A local bike shop salesperson told me they thought they would be selling Pedagos to retirees like me, but they are mostly selling to the commuters, especially the scientists who work at the lab up the hill and people who want to ride to work and not have to clean up. The second group is the spouses and friends of hard core bicyclists. With an electric bike they can go along for the adventure without being a dedicated athlete.
The Pedego is a throttle type bike. That means I can peddle as much as I want and add in as much electric motor as I want. I have fun mixing it up. Sometimes I just fly, peddling with the motor up. Sometimes I turn off the motor and peddle. Sometimes I just sit back and let the bike do all the work. Most of the time I peddle with a little motor blended in. The only time I absolutely have to peddle is on a killer hill. It's easy to shift gears and use the throttle to get a good blend going, all using your right hand. The Pedego has one of the strongest motors on the market (500W) and a strong battery. A couple days ago I did a 15 mile ride and the battery never went below fully charged.
The Pedego is a bike in the California Beach Cruiser style, which means it has wide high handlebars, a comfortable upright sitting position, and a heavier build for a smooth ride. It's for fun and transportation, from back before bicycling meant leaning forward over a minimal bike in bizarre racing clothes. The pedals are forward from the seat so you do not need to sit so high. You can easily put your feet on the ground. And you can lean back like an easy rider motorcyclist. The style says fun. I get lots of smiles, maybe because I am smiling, and a lot of questions and complements.
I compared it to a lot of bikes and test rode what I could. The Pedego had more zip and glide and was light enough for me to put it on my car rack. The Pegego follows the rules so that it is classified as a bicycle instead of a motorized vehicle, which means you can use bike paths and not need insurance etc.
Amazon is offering a good looking model at a great price. There are more colors, upgrades, videos, and pictures on the Pedego website.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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 too much for too little, April 5, 2010
By Andy scooter
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I can do the same thing converting my own bike
with a phantom hub motor; choose my own motor / battery / speed, for less money.
Nothing wrong with this prebuilt, but, i need an e-bike for transportation, not just recreation.
Got to have fenders
1 of 16 people found this review helpful
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 Too expensive for what you get !, April 15, 2012
By trying all I can ! (L.A. California)
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I bought a Pedego and sent it back because the specs they gave me were not true. Pedego said it would cruise at 20 mph no pedaling and ride 30 miles on one charge. The top speed I get without pedaling is just 15 mph (very slow) and even at that low speed I can only get 12 miles out of one charge ! Its got a 36 volt 10 ah battery that should get me at least 20 miles per charge but from testing it 7 times my best was just 12 miles per charge on a flat course with no wind and a 180 lbs. rider. If I pedal it I can go 20 mph but they told me that would be 25 mph. Its also heavier than they said and very difficult to get support by phone. My friends have a Velocity and another one has a Busettii and they both get the performance they were promised by the specs. At the $1800---$2000 price range Pedego should be able to give a lot better battery and motor than this. way over priced for what you get. Check out all the other bad reviews on the internet also. Thanks, LA Bike Lover
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Pedego Bikes are Fun!, May 20, 2012
By S. Flaherty (Nevada)
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I received a Pedego bicycle last November for my birthday. I live in an area with many bike paths, but it's also an area of hills and one of my favorite bike paths is a couple of miles downhill all the way from my house, which makes for a long, hard ride uphill to get home. Enter the Pedego bicycle. The 6 speeds and motor makes hill riding a breeze. I have a basket on the front and panniers on the rear to go to local farmer's markets.
I rarely ride it motor mode only. I like to pedal along with the motor and have yet to run down the battery, although when I completed my 12 mile ride the other day, I was at half charge,. This was the first time I've run it down that far. After my 10 mile rides, the battery still shows full. This bicycle has opened up many more areas to me to explore on my Pedego. It is sturdily built and comes with puncture resistant tires standard, with a ballon tire upgrade. I've gotten two stickers in the tires; when I removed them, they sealed right up. The Pedego has plenty of power, but if you want a very fast bike, go for the Pedego Interceptor, which has a larger battery. For my use around town and on bicycle trails, the battery size is perfect.
I also own an Electra 7 speed Townie and I seriously considered adding an electric motor kit, but it looked too complicated with a possibly iffy result and no guarantee. The more I read, the less confidence I had in the add-ons. I have had absolutely no problems with my Pedego and highly recommend it.
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