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Pedego Electric Bike Reviews

Have you seen the Pedego shops in your city and are wondering what they’re all about as a company? Our Pedego electric bike reviews page should help.

Pedego sells throttle-enabled high power electric bikes in a variety of styles, through its network of over 200 brick and mortar dealers in the US. Originally focused on satisfying the e-bike needs of Baby Boomers, Pedego has diversified its product line to appeal to younger riders as well. One of the company’s distinguishing features is the 5-year warranty they offer on their e-bikes, especially their proprietary motors, which are considered to be some of the best around.

Pedego’s broad repertoire of electric bikes includes the Boomerang and Trike e-bikes, specifically for seniors and persons with disabilities, the Avenue and Commuter for commuters, adventure bikes like the new Elevate and highly popular Element, as well as cruisers, tandems, and cargo bikes. Most are Class 2 e-bikes with motors that can take you up to 20 mph, either using the throttle or the pedal assist system (PAS).

Pedego® was founded in 2008, by former automotive industry executive Don DiCostanzo.The story of Pedego is one of organic growth. Finding fun through riding is a central theme at Pedego. DiCostanzo, a serial entrepreneur, got the idea of selling e-bikes when he saw the benefit it provided in helping him ride to the top of a steep hill he lived on. In 2006 he opened his Newport Beach, CA, electric bike shop and quickly discovered the consumer demand for electric bikes of higher quality and greater variety. His goal in starting Pedego was to offer high quality electric bikes at an affordable price.

Soon he discovered customers who lived too far away from his shop needed a local shop to provide service specifically tailored for the Pedego e-bikes. That’s when he began franchising across the US, making Pedego one of the largest e-bike dealers in the country.

Our reviewers provide details on all the Pedego bikes so you know what to look for when you walk into the next Pedego store. Check out our list of Pedego e-bike reviews below for information about speed, brakes, comfort, range and overall handling of each e-bike.

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Life EV Electric Bike Reviews

Proudly American made, Life EV brings its commitment to integrity, quality and patriotism to every bike it ships. Scroll below for deep-dive Life EV electric bike reviews and news from the brand.

Built in a state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot production facility in south Florida, Life EV e-bikes offer stylish looks and a broad range of options at an affordable price point. Started in 2018, the brand aims to be at the forefront of e-bike development and innovation, constantly hinting at new patents and ideas. All six of the company’s e-bike models, which range from an electric beach cruiser to an eMTB, come with a hub-drive motor and an integrated battery mounted inside the frame. All of Life EV’s bikes are Class 2 e-bikes, meaning they give a rider control over the motors power with a throttle and the max assisted speed is limited to 20 mph. The brand also partners with some of the most recognizable component companies in the industry, including SRAM, KMC, Avid and many more.

Life EV is a direct to consumer company, meaning you can order a bike and have it shipped to your doorstep without needing to deal with a shop. Accessories and replacement parts are available through Life EV and the bikes can be serviced at most local bike shops. The company offers a one year tire-to-tire warranty on beach bike sold.

Below you’ll find the latest on Life EV’s lineup of e-bikes, from first-glances at bikes as their released to in-depth reviews on our home roads, paths and trails in southwest Utah. Our staff stress tests each bike to get a clear picture of how the brakes, motor and other components perform, all so you can make the most informed decision when picking your new e-bike.

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eBike News: Hi spec Italian Trekking Super Magnum, German Velocar, Indian Connected eBikes & Much More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s news:

New eBikes and eBike Systems

Super Magnum – Olympia’s E-trekking Bike

Major Italian bike and e-bike brand Olympia have just announced the new Super Magnum e-trekking model. If features the new torque sensor-equipped Ananda M81 mid-drive. Olympia say ‘This motor, supported by a 630 Wh battery, stands out for its compact size and very low noise….The engine is capable of developing 100 Nm of torque.’

Other features include hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Alivio 9-speed transmission, adjustable handlebar stem, wide profile Schwalbe Super Moto tires, front suspension fork and suspension seat post.

The bike retails at 2569 euros.

Olympia appeared in many e-bike news sites in spring 2020 when it launched a series of e-bikes with huge 900Wh in frame batteries.

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Cargo Trailers for eBikes – The Complete Guide

Got an e-bike already but want to carry more with it? Bike trailers are a superb resource and a natural fit with the extra power offered by e-bikes. If you have ever tried cycling with a regular (ie non-electric) bike and a very heavy trailer load up a steep hill you will know this is a task for only the very fit, especially if it is something you want to do on a regular basis.

Some e-bikers might have safety concerns about towing a trailer or think it adds an extra layer of difficulty or unnecessary complication to using your e-bike but that really shouldn’t be the case if you bear in mind a few basic tips. The main complication lies in making sure your particular e-bike will take the hitching system of the particular trailer you want. Once you’re over this stage you should find a good trailer transforms just what you can carry on your e-bike.

Let’s go ahead and dive into all there is to know about finding a good cargo trailer for e-bikes. But if you’re trying to put the cart before the (electric) horse, you can also take a look at our picks for the best electric bike if you need to.

eCargo Bikes VS Trailers

eCargo bikes are undeniably great but may not be for everyone; you may simply not have the space or the means to manoeuvre and store what can be quite lengthy and heavy vehicles. And it remains pretty hard to find a budget e-cargo bike so a budget e-bike and budget trailer remains one of the most economical and greenest cargo carrying solutions out there.

Qualities Of Well-Desgined Bike Trailers

Construction Quality

The HBS Mini is typical of the build quality of the cheapest trailers, with axle and towbar bolted to a plastic box.

The strength and weight of the materials used in construction are the biggest clues. The very cheapest designs such as the HBS pictured above use a plastic box as part of the construction. Whilst this keeps things light, simple and cheap, it may bring some compromises as in this design, where you are relying on the main plastic box itself to act as the mounting point for wheels and towbar.
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eBike News: Serial 1 Revealed, OHM Celebrates, Knaap into UK & Lots More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s news:

New eBikes & eBike Systems

Serial 1 eBikes ‘Powered by Harley Davidson’ Revealed

After several months of teasing and hints of what these new Serial 1 eBikes will look like here they are. There is a single Serial 1 MOSH/CTY model and three variants of the Serial 1 RUSH/CTY design, making four new e-bikes in all. They are all powered by the 90 Nm torque / 410% pedal assist Brose S Mag drive more often found on top performing e-mtbs. Battery packs are frame integrated and very low down with a choice between 529 Wh and 706 Wh capacities.

Serial 1 MOSCH/CTY


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eBike News: US eBike Imports Doubling, Powerful Priority Current, Tern’s Clubhouse Fort & Much More! [VIDEOS]

In the news this week:

US eBike Imports Doubling this Year With Demand Outstripping Supply

Micromobility Newsletter reports that ‘Last year, the US imported about 270,000 ebikes. This year, the total is expected to end up somewhere between 500,000 and 600,000.’

This is from Ed Benjamin, founder and chairman of the Light Electric Vehicle Association. This year, Benjamin expects the total will end up somewhere between 500,000 and 600,000. Even that won’t fully meet demand, he says, because the virus forced many Chinese factories to shut down in the spring: “There’s howls of frustration about getting more bikes.”
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eBike News: Riese & Muller 2021 Innovations, Haibike, Trek, eBike Taxis & More! [VIDEOS]

In this week’s news:

New eBikes & eBike Systems

Riese & Muller’s New eCargo Bike, the Packster 70 & Other Developments

German-based premium e-bike brand Riese and Muller announced the new Packster 70 back in late summer but it should now be arriving in dealers in the US – previously their Packster line of e-cargo bikes comprised three models, the 40, 60 and 80 with the numbers indicating the length of the load bed. The 60 and the 80 now disappear to be replaced with the 70 which has also had a design overhaul. R&M say it will carry up to three passengers in its secure EPP box and has a new ‘minimal turning circle, thanks to its cable-operated steering system, combined with maximum storage space’.
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A Guide to E-Bike Locks and Security Ratings

E-bikes are lucrative targets for thieves under just about any circumstances but the Covid-19 propelled boom in cycling and e-bikes has raised their profile – and their second-hand sales market- something that has not gone unnoticed by those who want to get their hands on your e-bike for free by helping themselves to it.

Indeed, as CBS, reports, bike and e-bike theft has spiked during Covid-19. The article tells us that from March 1 to September 21 New Yorkers filed 4,477 complaints related to stolen bicycles, including electric bicycles. That’s up nearly 28%, from 3,507 complaints over the same period a year earlier, according to the New York City Police Department. It’s estimated around 2 million bikes and e-bikes are stolen each year in the US alone.

Over in the UK cycle database BikeRegister has also seen a rise in reported bike thefts, with figures showing 932 thefts reported in August, up 59% on the same month last year. This followed the 900 thefts reported in July, a 51.5% rise compared to 2019, and 786 reported in June, an increase of 48%.

Time then to make sure you have taken every precaution to ensure that your e-bike doesn’t become another statistic.
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An Introduction to Electric Mountain Bikes

eMTBs’ ‘go anywhere’ ability open up a whole new world of fun

Rather than call this ‘A Complete Guide’, as EBR did in its articles on mid-drives and hub motors, we figured there couldn’t really be a ‘complete’ article to electric mountain bikes. The choice today in terms of different designs of e-mtb and the ever developing technology is wider than ever, so no guide is ever going to cover all the brands and options out there. Instead we take a look at the main areas potential e-mtb buyers might want to think about.

This article aims to demystify the jargon and leave you with a clear picture of all the e-mtb options out there. If you feel like you are missing out on the fun by not exploring the world of e-mtbs you probably are, so read on to get better acquainted with it!

The Basics

Like traditional mountain bikes, e-MTBSs come in three main types based on suspension:

Hardtails

Hardtail e-mtbs from Focus tackling a European classic, the Transalp. Hardtails are good for longer rides over less rough terrain. 

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