dapu lcd display manual pricelist

One of the big advantages to buying a Pedego is that they have so many dealers! You can go it, test ride a bike, and get their help fitting it just right. There’s no waiting for a box, unpacking it, figuring out what to do with the cardboard and zip ties etc. you just buy it and go. The shops are also very helpful when it comes to maintenance, display software updates, battery replacements, and many of them offer tours as well. This all costs money, so I see the $1.5k price point of the bike as extremely good.

The electronic systems are outstanding for this price point. Everything from threaded connectors with little washers to internally routed cables, a fully enclosed 18 amp sine wave motor controller, premium Samsung battery cells, two USB charging ports (one on the battery and one on the display panel), to the 45 newton meter rated Dapu geared hub motor.

Pedego specced a high-resolution 12 magnet sealed cadence sensor on this bike, and it works very well. Note that both brake levers have motor inhibitors to override assist and throttle, and the bike starts in assist level zero for safety. You can adjust the top speed by entering display settings holding + and – simultaneously. Then navigate through the following items: Set 1 reset trip distance, Set 2 adjust throttle speed (can go down to 7.4mph), Set 3 adjust tire size (20″ is default), Set 3 choose units mph or kmh, Set 5 pedal assist top speed (on is US rated 20mph off is European 25km/h rated), Set 6 throttle top speed (on is US rated 20mph off is European 6km/h rated), L software version, C controller software version (good for diagnostics checking).

The display panel is pretty simple by default, but has lots of settings options, as described above. It’s easy to see and reach, located near the left grip, and there aren’t too many buttons to distract you. I love that the twist throttle is connected to the right grip, it’s not two separate pieces of hardware… it feels solid and reliable. I love that they chose threaded, color-matched, water resistant connectors for all of the electronics.

Mike Heslin, the owner of the Pedego store in South Norwalk, CT, greeted me when I picked up the Ridge Rider from his store. He was very helpful in providing information on the bike and explaining to me how to operate it. The bike also came with a Pedego Kit Box, which contained the black plastic charger, a set of keys to unlock the battery, a small tool set, a manual, stickers and warranty information. I ‘threw’ the bike in the back of the car and drove back to New York, anxious to try this baby out on our local trails.

The Pedego Ridge Rider comes with a powerful and quiet Dapu brushless, geared rear hub motor, providing 500 watts nominal output (peak output 864 watts) and 60 Nm of torque. This is a powerful motor and when you ride the bike from a standstill, it has no problem getting you to 25 mph on the throttle only. The bike provides various levels of support; level 0 is no paddle assist, levels 1 through 4 are increasing levels of support based on your pedal input, level 5 will get you to 20 mph right away as long as you pedal but regardless of how much power you put in and level 6 is throttle only. I’ll be honest, I had the bike almost always at level 5 and quite often used the throttle as well to increase the support from 20 mph to 25 mph. The throttle provides an extra power boost. Lot’s of fun, but of course the battery drains faster that way.

To use the power you first turn on the bike with the button located on top of the battery and then you turn on the control panel on the handlebars. Buttons on the left side of the backlit monochrome LCD panel, allow you to change the assist levels and the panel provides information on things such as; speed, torque sensing assist level (1-4), cadence sensing assist (5), throttle mode (6), battery charge percentage, battery charge cycles, battery voltage, time, odometer, trip meter. It also features a USB port to charge your phone.

The power delivery is smooth and the throttle is precise. The only thing I noticed is that when your speed went past 25 mph it felt as if the hub motor creates a spinning resistance and slows you down somewhat. In my case, this meant that going down Mount Airy (asphalt road) I would reach a top speed of 39 to 41 mph, instead of 51 mph on the Raleigh Redux IE. Granted these are two very different bikes with different tires, resistance, etc but my point is that at higher speeds the hub motor creates some kind of resistance. I suspect it may be the gears that do not spin freely? Not much resistance, but once you get to know the bike you can feel it. Now, don’t get me wrong, I do not think this is an issue and it wouldn’t stop me from considering the Pedego Ridge Rider. It is a mountain bike and I think most people will use it on trails and the may never reach these kinds of speeds. Overall the Dapu hub motor is very strong and very effective and the bike is a better bike because of it.

Overall the Pedego Ridge Rider is a very capable electric mountain bike, with high-quality components such as the RockShox Recon adjustable front suspension (100 mm), Shimano gears, and hydraulic Magura MTE brakes. The Maxxis Ardent tires mounted on 27.5 in rims provide sufficient grip and offer a compliant ride. A smart balance between traditional 26 in wheels and the for some people too large 29 in wheels. The Pedego Ridge Rider comes with a Dapu brushless geared rear hub motor, providing 500 watts nominal output (peak output 864 watts) and 60 Nm of Torque. Together with the Samsung battery pack, this bike offers you between 20 to 35 miles worth of electric mountain biking fun and can be fully recharged in 6 hours. The bike is reasonably priced at $3,695 and comes with a 2-year limited warranty. Pedego has an extensive and exclusive dealer network. My experience with Mike Heslin from the store in South Norwalk has been very pleasant and I would highly recommend him.

Locking removable battery pack, Shimano HG 62-10 cassette, Dapu torque and cadence sensing bottom bracket with 11.75″ (29.845 cm) drop, quick release seat post and front axle, Shimano SLX M678 front hub centerlock disc, KMC chain with 116 links, air fork settings: 115 – 135 lbs (60 – 80 PSI), 135 – 155 lbs (80 – 100 PSI), 155 – 175 lbs (100 – 120 PSI), 175 – 195 lbs (120 – 140 PSI), 195 – 215 lbs (140 – 160 PSI), 215+ lbs (160 – 180 PSI), 180 PSI maximum

Mike Heslin, the owner of the Pedego store in South Norwalk, CT, greeted me when I picked up the Ridge Rider from his store. He was very helpful in providing information on the bike and explaining to me how to operate it. The bike also came with a Pedego Kit Box, which contained the black plastic charger, a set of keys to unlock the battery, a small tool set, a manual, stickers and warranty information. I ‘threw’ the bike in the back of the car and drove back to New York, anxious to try this baby out on our local trails.

The Pedego Ridge Rider comes with a powerful and quiet Dapu brushless, geared rear hub motor, providing 500 watts nominal output (peak output 864 watts) and 60 Nm of torque. This is a powerful motor and when you ride the bike from a standstill, it has no problem getting you to 25 mph on the throttle only. The bike provides various levels of support; level 0 is no paddle assist, levels 1 through 4 are increasing levels of support based on your pedal input, level 5 will get you to 20 mph right away as long as you pedal but regardless of how much power you put in and level 6 is throttle only. I’ll be honest, I had the bike almost always at level 5 and quite often used the throttle as well to increase the support from 20 mph to 25 mph. The throttle provides an extra power boost. Lot’s of fun, but of course the battery drains faster that way.

To use the power you first turn on the bike with the button located on top of the battery and then you turn on the control panel on the handlebars. Buttons on the left side of the backlit monochrome LCD panel, allow you to change the assist levels and the panel provides information on things such as; speed, torque sensing assist level (1-4), cadence sensing assist (5), throttle mode (6), battery charge percentage, battery charge cycles, battery voltage, time, odometer, trip meter. It also features a USB port to charge your phone.

The power delivery is smooth and the throttle is precise. The only thing I noticed is that when your speed went past 25 mph it felt as if the hub motor creates a spinning resistance and slows you down somewhat. In my case, this meant that going down Mount Airy (asphalt road) I would reach a top speed of 39 to 41 mph, instead of 51 mph on the Raleigh Redux IE. Granted these are two very different bikes with different tires, resistance, etc but my point is that at higher speeds the hub motor creates some kind of resistance. I suspect it may be the gears that do not spin freely? Not much resistance, but once you get to know the bike you can feel it. Now, don’t get me wrong, I do not think this is an issue and it wouldn’t stop me from considering the Pedego Ridge Rider. It is a mountain bike and I think most people will use it on trails and the may never reach these kinds of speeds. Overall the Dapu hub motor is very strong and very effective and the bike is a better bike because of it.

Overall the Pedego Ridge Rider is a very capable electric mountain bike, with high-quality components such as the RockShox Recon adjustable front suspension (100 mm), Shimano gears, and hydraulic Magura MTE brakes. The Maxxis Ardent tires mounted on 27.5 in rims provide sufficient grip and offer a compliant ride. A smart balance between traditional 26 in wheels and the for some people too large 29 in wheels. The Pedego Ridge Rider comes with a Dapu brushless geared rear hub motor, providing 500 watts nominal output (peak output 864 watts) and 60 Nm of Torque. Together with the Samsung battery pack, this bike offers you between 20 to 35 miles worth of electric mountain biking fun and can be fully recharged in 6 hours. The bike is reasonably priced at $3,695 and comes with a 2-year limited warranty. Pedego has an extensive and exclusive dealer network. My experience with Mike Heslin from the store in South Norwalk has been very pleasant and I would highly recommend him.

Locking removable battery pack, Shimano HG 62-10 cassette, Dapu torque and cadence sensing bottom bracket with 11.75″ (29.845 cm) drop, quick release seat post and front axle, Shimano SLX M678 front hub centerlock disc, KMC chain with 116 links, air fork settings: 115 – 135 lbs (60 – 80 PSI), 135 – 155 lbs (80 – 100 PSI), 155 – 175 lbs (100 – 120 PSI), 175 – 195 lbs (120 – 140 PSI), 195 – 215 lbs (140 – 160 PSI), 215+ lbs (160 – 180 PSI), 180 PSI maximum