Pedego 26-inch Classic City Commuter Review: Pedego City Commuter E-bike Will Get You Riding To The Office

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You have to take the right perspective to appreciate the Pedego City Commuter, one of a crop of electric bikes transforming the cycling industry.



If you're a traditional cyclist, proud to cover miles of roads and trails while staying fit, you might view the hulking, $2,595-and-up 57-pound machine as one big cheat. (It's not available in the UK or Australia, but the US price translates to about £2,100 and AU$3,400, respectively.) I'm one of those traditional cyclists, so I get it. But honestly, you should instead see the Pedego e-bike as a liberating alternative to a vastly heavier, tour hạ long bulkier and more polluting gasoline-powered car.


I tried the Classic model of the City Commuter with 26-inch-wheels for a couple weeks from , riding it through hilly Bay Area suburbs and busy San Francisco streets. I looked forward to the ride every time. My wife rode it six miles to work, kynghidongduong.vn too. Her words on returning home the first time: "Oh my God! This is incredible."

The Pedego City Commuter packs its taillight-equipped battery on a built-in rear rack. You can remove the battery or charge it in place. Batteries are available in 36- and 48-volt options with 10- or 15-Amp-hour capacities.

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If you've never ridden an , prepare yourself for a foolish grin as the surge of power amplifies your own abilities. The extra oomph is very persuasive if you're trying to talk yourself into getting on a bike instead of driving into work. You may still be put off by rain, snow and car traffic, but .














































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