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When Pedego, one of the largest e-bike companies in the US, debuted their most affordable e-bike ever last month, I knew I had to test it out. A few days later I was in the saddle of the new Pedego Element, cruising the streets, parks, and beaches to put the new e-bike to the test.

Pedego has 20-something e-bikes in their lineup, which is great. Except that they range from $2k to $5.5k. That price range can still be reasonable when you factor in Pedego’s 100+ dealer network, local service/support, and a list of other factors that we’ll discuss, but that doesn’t mean that it won’t still price out much of the market that can’t afford to spend several thousand dollars on an e-bike.

So to see Pedego launch the Element at a mere $1,495, it was obvious that the company was trying to become more accessible to a wider range of customers. And since I’m all about getting more people on e-bikes, that jibes well with me!

You get a powerful motor rated for 500W continuous and 1,000W peak, a sufficiently large 480Wh battery (though Pedego’s other more expensive e-bikes of course get larger batteries) and you get both throttle and pedal assist support up to 20 mph (32 km/h).

From beach sand to curb hops and even a few nicely manicured roads for a change, I powered the Pedego Element across everything. I climbed over fallen branches and slung sand into the air with the same bike that I could comfortably cruise a boardwalk with.

The pedal assist is perfectly fine, though nothing fancy. It is cadence-based and thus works well on flat ground but probably wouldn’t be my pedal assist method of choice on hills, which is where a torque sensor-based pedal-assist system really shines for me. And it will never be as smooth as torque-based pedal-assist systems, but what can you do. Pedego is aiming for budget territory here with the Element.

While I give the Pedego Element high marks on performance and value, the areas where it does suffer a bit are in ride quality and a short feature list.

I must say that I LOVE the fat 20″ tire format — it gives wide tires that aren’t too tall and thus don’t take up as much of the bike’s space. And they leave room for a lower rear rack and a more stable cargo role. So I’d also love to slap a rack on the Pedego Element and see it fulfills yet another role as a little pack mule. It’s a shame it doesn’t come with one, but alas, that’s another accessory one can add.

But at this point, I’m pretty much just searching for anything to complain about so this doesn’t look like a paid review (as a reminder, we don’t do paid reviews here at Electrek). Ultimately, I really do love the Pedego Element and I see it as a high-value e-bike that could make a great first e-bike for newcomers to the sport.

If you scroll down to the comment section below, you’ll surely find plenty of readers telling me there are better values out there. I’ll eat my hat if there aren’t at least 2-3 comments in the first few hours about the $899 Lectric XP e-bike, which shares many physical characteristics with the Pedego Element.

But with the Element, you don’t just get some pretty decent components like Microshift transmission, 1,000W peak motor and “premium” battery cells (whatever those are), you also get Pedego’s vast national dealer network. Unlike direct to consumer e-bike companies, you can actually find a Pedego dealer nearby and test the bike yourself. Or you could just take my word and order one online. The options are there.

And if you ever have an issue, you don’t have to wait weeks to send a bike back to a company and receive it in return or be stuck doing a repair yourself when they mail you a replacement part. Pedego shops have their own in-house service centers, which is so much nicer than waiting for repairs from across the country.

The most important part of any Pedego is the person riding it, and the Interceptor is made to be the most comfortable electric bike on earth.Cruiser-style frame geometry helps you enjoy a natural, upright riding position

In summary, the Pedego Interceptor is my personal favorite electric bike. It’s what I like to ride. I believe it’s hands down the greatest electric bike ever made. It just doesn’t get any better than this.

The bike looks fantastic. Pedego did an excellent job selecting the bright fun colors and then applied them with a satin semi-gloss and metallic tone. The frame, fork, and rims all match perfectly and really differentiate this model from most of the other “affordable” products in this price range.

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.

Perhaps most owners will use the Pedego Element as a fun neighborhood bike, but it’s truly off-road capable. The knobby tires provide great traction and the wide 5PSI to 30PSI tire pressure range gives you options for riding in dry sand without sinking in or being super efficient to maximize range on paved surfaces.

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.

The motor they chose looks great with the black casing and Pedego branding. It’s smooth, relatively quiet, and rated from 500 watts nominal all the way up to 864 watts peak. What’s really great about this setup is that the motor is spoked into a smaller 20″ wheel, so it gets a mechanical advantage for starting and climbing compared to a larger 26″+ wheel. This is great for off-road use, carrying heavy loads, or climbing hills.

This is a little thing, but worth mentioning. Pedego got almost all of the hardware in black (wheel hubs, crank arms, chainring guide, seat post, stem, handlebar etc.) which looks great. The spokes are silver, which also looks good and could provide more reflection and visibility for safety, but everything else is black.

Some companies have chosen a single-speed drivetrain for their value priced models, but Pedego went with a pretty decent seven speed! The trigger shifters work pretty well and the 12 to 28 tooth cassette provides a decent range for neighborhood and light off-road use. I really love the aluminum alloy chainring guard because it protects pants, dress ends, and reduces chain drops and chainring strikes if you go over tall logs… it acts as a bash guard for the bottom bracket.

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).

Most electric bikes just have 1-5 pedal assist, but Pedego added 6 which is a throttle only mode. If you go to zero, neither pedal assist or throttle will be active.

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.

I really appreciate how Pedego included bottle cage bosses, a flick bell, upgraded extra wide platform pedals, and provisions for adding fenders and a rear rack (even if the later two cost extra). They added a wire for an optional 40 LUX headlight as well, and there’s a mounting spot where the fender fits on at the front. I hear that they also sell a battery powered rear light, along with bags that are compatible with the rear rack.

Experts estimate there are close to 300 million electric bikes on the roads today and that number is expected to continue to grow. Many people choose to ride Pedego electric bikes because they’re fun looking and they’re fun to ride, whether you’re commuting to work or going out for a casual pedal in the countryside. Pedego electric bikes are also excellent for those of us who want to lose some weight. It’s true! Unlike thigh-masters and bow-flexes, Pedego bikes are proven to help their riders lose weight. For example, before she purchased her first Pedego, Rhonda Martin of Southern California weighed 457 pounds. Today, she’s down to 180 pounds and she’s completely changed her life. You can watch her testimonial video here.

Cycling can burn up to 500 calories per hour! But on a traditional bike, that can be hard work, especially if you have a few extra pounds at the outset. A Pedego electric bike is the best of both worlds because it still encourages you to pedal, just like a regular bicycle, so you’re still burning calories and fat. But the difference is when you need to take a break, the motor kicks in and helps you along. Now some might say that riding an electric bike is like sitting on a couch and that you’re hardly burning calories but that’s not true. In a recent study, it was proven that riding an electric bike that has the pedal assist mode engaged helped the rider burn 444 calories per hour versus pedaling a traditional bike, which burned 552 calories per hour. That’s only a 20 per cent difference! So the bottom line is, you’ll burn calories when riding an electric bike.

High-impact sports such as running are hard on your joints. But cycling is a low-impact exercise and with the help of the motors that are on Pedego electric bikes, the impact is even less! So you won’t feel pain after electric biking like you would participating in some other sports.

We all have good intentions about exercising for our health but the fact is a lot of exercise options out there are boring. That’s where riding a Pedego electric bike is different. It’s so fun to cruise along the street or trail and watch everyone’s surprised looks as you zoom past. When your concerns about hills and headwinds are taken out of the equation, there are no more excuses to not get on your bike. There’s a reason Pedego’s tagline is “hello…fun.” It’s because the second you get on one of our electric bikes, you can’t stop smiling.

Ok, we say this partly in jest but the fact is electric bikes are so fun you’ll want to spend more time out riding one rather than on the couch watching Netflix with snacks. Your Pedego can help you form new healthier habits.

When you turn on the Pedego display (which can be done by single pressing the power button), you come across your first screen. This is your main display. At the top of the screen, there is your speedometer. Immediately underneath is the battery charge. Underneath that, there is a trip meter, riding time, and odometer (they can be switched by single pressing the "set" button). To the left of the screen is the pedal assist level (which will always start at 0 and can be increased or decreased by pressing the plus and minus buttons).

Turn on your Pedego display by single pressing the power button. Press and hold the set button (underneath the power button) until it becomes backlit. There are different settings.

If your bike display is not on, single press the power button. Once you are on the main riding screen, single press the power button again. The screen will light up, and this will activate both your head and tailight.

Single press your power button to turn on the display. If there is a flashing error message next to the battery indicator, then you should call the Pedego Tech Support at 800-646-8604 or your local Pedego dealer. If you purchased your bike through Electric Bike Place or MACkite, please call 800-622-4655.

Turn on your display. To activate the USB port, press the "set" and plus button for 3 seconds until you see the USB icon. You can then remove the rubber cover and insert your USB cable into the bottom of your display.

Turn on your display. Press the "set" button until the screen is backlit. Press "set" until you reach level 6. When your indicator is set to "on", then your throttle will be unregulated. Press the plus or minus button to regulate your throttle output to walking speed. Hold the "set" button to save your changes.

Turn on the display. On your screen, you will notice a "BMS". Select Pedego models have battery communication. You can see your type of battery communication above the battery indicator.

Turn on the display. Press and hold the "set" button until it becomes backlit. Single press the "set" button two times. "Set 3" will be the wheel size. You can press the plus or minus button to increase or decrease your wheel size. To save, press and hold the "set" key.

Turn on the display. Press the "set" button until it becomes backlit. Next, single press the "set" button three times until you reach "Set 4". To change between MPH and KPH, single press the plus or minus key. Once you have chosen your preference, hold the "set" button to save your changes.

That mischievous feeling constantly came back as I cruised around Portland on Pedego’s City Commuter Lite Edition. Not because I was out of line, and not even because the bike is that quick — it’s slow and heavy, even for an ebike. Yet my brain couldn’t gel the heft of the bike with the effortless cruise it can maintain. It made scooting around town simple and left more than a few fellow cyclists sweating through their bib shorts in a futile attempt to keep up.

Though it’s Pedego’s most basic City Commuter model, the Lite still has a 500-watt motor. There’s no pedal assist here. Just twist and go. On flat terrain, the bike glides to cruising speed in a few seconds. Keep the throttle open and you’ll eventually hit the top speed of 20 miles per hour.

You can wander up to 45 miles, according to Pedego’s marketing materials. I’d say that’s a charitable claim. I ran the battery down to a quarter with two 12-mile trips, which meant I had to charge once every three days. Most riders will see between 30 to 40 miles on a charge. That’s a tad less than you might expect from a Specialized Turbo Como 2.0 or Trek Verve+ under similar conditions, and the City Commuter Lite Edition is more difficult to ride when out of juice because of its heavy frame. Charging the Lite’s battery from near-empty to full took about four hours.

The most expensive ebikes can be complex, and some even have smartphone apps. The City Commuter Lite Edition strips most of that out in the name of affordable, reliable transportation. Pedal assist? Not here. LCD screen with speed and range? Nope. It has a throttle, disc brakes, a rudimentary charge gauge, a taillight, and that’s about it.

Stripping out features does rob the bike of excitement. Sitting atop a $5,000+ Specialized Vado or Riese and Müller Charger feels like an event before you start moving. Pedego’s City Commuter Lite Edition is just a bike. It looks like a cruiser but, unlike most cruisers, it’s not available in exciting colors (at least, not in Lite Edition trim).

You can find more features on less expensive ebikes. The GenZe 200, which we reviewed last year, offered pedal assist and a basic LCD screen. Other options include the Sondors Thin and Propella 3.0., both of which are less expensive but have a few additional features. Those bikes are also a bit lighter.

The City Commuter Lite Edition has a more powerful motor, however. While many competitors have 250- or 350-watt motors, Pedego includes a 500-watt unit. The difference is noticeable from a standstill, and the bike can (eventually) haul itself up steep hills that affordable electric bikes usually can’t tackle without help from your quads.

Pedego has one feature that’s rare among electric bikes: a nationwide retail network. Pedego, which has operated for a decade and calls itself the biggest electric bike brand in America, operates over 100 stores across the United States and promises a two-year warranty. You’ll find Pedego stores not only in the usual coastal bike havens but also in Boise, Indianapolis, and Santa Fe. Only the largest bike brands, like Specialized and Trek, have similar reach.

Pedego’s City Commuter Lite is more electric moped than electric bike, and that statement alone should help you decide if you’re interested. Looking for an ebike that’s great for exercise or covering long distances? Skip it. Want an ebike you can zip across town without arriving sweaty and exhausted? The Pedego City Commuter Lite is for you.

Pedego offers a two-year warranty and has a broad dealer network. The dealer network is great, but the warranty is so-so. Major bike brands offer tiered warranties that usually cover electric bike components for two years and cover the frame for life.

It has all the typical accouterments you’d expect from a sub-$2,000 electric fat bike: A 750W motor, a suspension fork and a solid component package — but where the Aventure sets itself apart are in its little details. Details like its full-color LCD display, metal fenders, hydraulic disk brakes and a slightly larger than average battery. Or the fact that this is one of the few e-bikes in this category and at this price point with a fully integrated battery that blends seamlessly into the frame.

The aesthetics upgrade is apparent: Rad swapped an exterior battery pack for a semi-integrated, frame-mounted battery. The modern paint job on a classic dutch-styled bike is a marriage that works quite well too. Rad also employed the use of a dual display set-up we rarely see which breaks up the information in a good way.

The LCD display is large and easy to read at a glance. And the scale for the battery charge looked like a ruler and offers a finer sense than something with four or five bars. Having the display mounted at the stem also helps its readability. The backswept cruiser bar is very comfortable and we love the twist shifter; we prefer it to many other shifters we encounter.

Even though this is a budget-oriented model, Aventon doesn’t go cheap; the Soltera is equipped with the full-color LCD display, companion app and inset taillight