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Pedego electric bikes are equipped with an LCD console that monitors your pedal assist level, speed, odometer, trip distance, riding time, and battery energy level. If you have purchased your electric bicycle from a Pedego dealer or via the official Pedego website, your ebike will arrive with all the correct LCD console settings, such as km/hr settings and a maximum motor speed of 32 km/hr. In this article, we list the different numbers and symbols, what they mean, and how to change certain settings on your electric bike.

It’s easy to turn the LCD console on. First, make sure the battery is fully inserted and the on/off switch is in the on or [I] position. Then press the power button (top button) on the four button selector located near the left grip on the handlebars. To turn off the LCD screen completely, press and hold the power button for three seconds. The console will also automatically turn off after five minutes of bike inactivity.

Pedal Assist Number: The large number on the left of your screen. The higher the number, the more energy the motor is exerting to propel you forward while you pedal. On most Pedego bikes there are 6 levels of pedal assist. In Level 0 the motor will not be activated by either throttle or pedal assist for most Pedegos. Levels 1-5 give you increasing levels of power (and top motor-assisted speed) while pedalling. Note that in these levels, the throttle acts as an override and can be activated to increase the power temporarily up to the maximum km/hr speed as required. Level 6 is a throttle-only setting and pedalling does not activate the motor. Pedal assist power can be adjusted while riding: simply hit the plus [+] button to increase power or the minus [-] button to decrease the amount of power the electric motor is applying to the wheel when you are pedalling.

To turn on the screen’s backlight as well as the integrated front and rear lights on your Pedego, once the LCD screen is on, simply press the power button and the lights will come on. Press it once again to turn them off. (Pressing the power button for longer than three seconds will turn the entire LCD unit off.)

There are other functions your LCD console can perform. By pressing and holding the “SET” button for a couple of seconds, located just below the power button, you’ll enter the programming menus. Here are the explanations for each screen and how they function.

After you’ve powered on the LCD screen, hold the “SET” button for two seconds. The screen will become backlit and you can release the button. You’ll see the number 1 in the bottom left corner. You’ll also see the trip odometer figure and here is where you can reset it back to zero by simply pressing the minus [-] button. This is useful to determine how long a particular ride is or how much battery power is used over a particular distance. To reset the trip odometer to zero, hold “SET” again for two seconds to exit the setup interface.

This should have been set when you purchased the bike. After powering on the LCD screen, hold the “SET” button for two seconds. The screen will become backlit (release the button at this point) and you’ll see the number 1 in the bottom left corner. Press the set button twice, and you’ll see a number 3 in the bottom left corner. If your electric bike has 28-inch tires, the number on this screen will read 28. You can toggle between all the sizes by pressing the minus [-] button. Hold “SET” again for two seconds to exit the setup interface.

Again, if your electric bike was purchased in Canada, the LCD console will already be set to kilometres per hour. To change between MPH and KPH, power on the LCD screen and hold the “SET” button for two seconds. The screen will become backlit (release the button at this point) and you’ll see the number 1 in the bottom left corner. Press the set button three times and you’ll see a number 4 in the bottom left corner. To toggle between MPH and KPH, press the plus [+] or minus [-] button. You can also use this function to determine whether you’re eligible to receive Mile Marker pins. (Check about this with your local Pedego store!) Hold “SET” again for two seconds to exit the setup interface.

To engage the pedal assist limiter, or to turn it off, power on the LCD screen and hold the “SET” button for two seconds. The screen will become backlit (release the button at this point). Press the set button four times, and you’ll see a number 5 in the bottom left corner. When the pedal assist limiter is set to “OFF,” you’ll have a reduced top speed through all pedal assist modes. Toggle between “OFF” and “ON” by pressing the plus [+] or minus [-] buttons. Hold “SET” again for two seconds to exit the setup interface.

To engage the throttle limiter, or to turn it off, power on the LCD screen and hold the “SET” button for two seconds. The screen will become backlit (release the button at this point). Press the set button five times, and you’ll see a number 6 in the bottom left corner. When the throttle limiter is set to “OFF,” you’ll have a regulated throttle output to about walking speed. Toggle between “OFF” and “ON” by pressing the plus [+] or minus [-] buttons. Hold “SET” again for two seconds to exit the setup interface.

The LCD console also has a USB port embedded in the underside of the LCD console that allows you to charge your mobile devices. To activate the USB charger, press the plus [+] button and the SET button at the same time for 2 seconds. This will turn on the USB charging capability. Hold the same buttons again for 2 seconds to turn this feature off.

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.

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 LCD Display Upgrade provides additional information while riding, including Speedometer, Odometer, Trip Odometer, Average Speed, Max Speed, and Pedal Assist (PAS) levels 1-4. This replaces the stock LED display on the RadRunner, RadMission, and RadExpand.

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.

The vintage cruiser look may not appeal to everyone, but Pedego has really done a great job with it here. Notice the premium paint that spans the frame, fork, rear rack, rims, chain cover, and optional fenders. The fancy white walled tires and black accents complete the look, especially if you compare it with the older versions.

The bikes are surprisingly powerful, Pedego products have always impressed me with their zippy acceleration. The company uses trusted name-brand hardware from Dapu and Samsung, and I believe that their controllers run at higher amperage. You’ll get even more power when upgrading to the Interceptor and Platinum Interceptor models which run at 48 volts instead of 36 volts here.

I love that the battery capacity can be upgraded by 50% for just $300, that these 15 amp hour packs are still interchangeable with the stock 10 amp hour pack, and that you can tap into this energy by using the USB charging port built into the base of the LCD display panel! I often charge my phone while riding, using it for GPS or music. To activate the USB port, hold the up and power button simultaneously for a few seconds once the bike is powered up.

The display panel is intuitive, easy to reach while riding, easy to read, and has backlighting to use at night. To activate backlighting, just hold the up arrow for a few seconds once the bike is powered up.

The battery pack slides easily and clicks securely into the plastic box that is bolted into the rear rack frame. It is automatically locked there, you don’t need the key to lock it on the frame. I love that the key does not need to be left in the frame while riding, which was the case on some of the older models from Pedego. And, I love that they give you three keys with the bike and they are fairly small.

Safety is an important topic for me, especially when commuting by bicycle or riding in a new location (perhaps with a rented Pedego Comfort Cruiser), so the highly visible white sidewalls of the tires, standard reflectors, and integrated 3-LED rear light are wonderful features. Furthermore, Pedego sells an optional headlight for just $50 and the bike comes pre-wired so it’s easy to add and won’t require disposable batteries!

Great pedal choice, they are large, grippy, and sturdy. I also like how stable the kickstand is, how sturdy the rear rack is, that it includes bungee loops near the base, and that Pedego sells high quality trunk bags and panniers that look nice and have reflective fabrics for improved safety. Nice little upgrade with the rubberized brake levers and integrated bell on the left.

Excellent five year limited warranty (basically three years comprehensive, and you pay a bit for battery replacement in years four and five). Most higher quality ebikes have two year warranties with lifetime on the frame or something like that, and very few have pro-rated battery replacement options like this. Keep in mind that Pedego has been selling their own products since 2009, they have a strong track record.

Ahh, the Pedego Boomerang: theeBikethat bills itself as “the world’s most accessible eBike”, and with an ultra-low 9” step,Pedegomay well be on to something. As many reviewers will note in their writeups and videos, the Boomerang is the standard-bearer when it comes to accessible low-step bikes.

Just as with the2021 Pedego Interceptor Classicthat I recently wrote about, the Boomerang was rented for 3-hours from Pedego eBike’s downtown Calgary storefront. For a very fair $65 CAD we were able to hop in the saddle of an almost brand-new Boomerang – perfect! Of course, they are sure to add you to a “buy our bike” email automation list after, but that’s a small price to pay…

Much of Pedego’s cruiser lineup for 2021 has got the integrated rear rack/battery mount, and while there’s no denying the accessibility that it opens up (it’s nice having no battery mid-frame for your legs to brush against), it also makes the bike have a pronounced rearward bias aesthetically. Hence, “thicc”.

Pedego touts themselves as the best value eBike in America, and that may be true depending on where you place your value. If you’re someone who values maximum performance for the money, the Boomerang is not your bike.

This bike as I’m riding it would set you back $3,000 USD. That’s nota lotof money for an eBike, but that isappreciablemoney for an eBike… and especially one that comes with a 500W hub motor and no front suspension. Never mind the lack of torque sensor or low-rent LCD display. From a parts point of view, this bike is priced on the expensive side of fair.

Almost none of the brands we are covering have an extensive dealer network, and even fewer of them have a self-branded dealer network. Yet Pedego has 180 dealers across North America and is growing fast. Their bikes are made well and, when they do break, it’s good to know that you have good post-sale support.

Interacting with the screen is easy and the screen does prioritize the right information, but it’s also prone to glare and I found it hard to read at times. On the plus side, it is very responsive to inputs and accurate. Many bikes that feature fancier displays also have a touch of input lag (looking at you,Surface 604).

Like most entry-level ebikes, the Boomerang is sporting a 500W hub motor. A difference here is that Pedego is using a Dapu unit vs. the Bafang models typically found on inexpensive ebikes. The 500W geared hub motor produces 45 Nm of torque, which is adequate for its ideal use case, but underwhelming compared to other bikes out there. It’s not uncommon to see a 500W motor putting out 65 Nm of torque or more.

Married to Pedego’s PedalSense cadence sensor, the powertrain is capable but definitely not enthusiastic. The Boomerang will get up to 30 kph easily enough, but from there it’s going to take a lot of work on your end to consistently ride faster.

Frankly, everything here makes sense for the price. The only gripe I have is that Pedego is still just offering a cadence sensor on a premium-priced entry-level bike. A torque sensor is a relatively inexpensive upgrade that makes the powertrain that much more intuitive.

However, the cadence sensor reared its ugly drawback: it’s either “on”, or it’s “off”. Admittedly, Pedego’s unit is better configured compared to other cadence sensor ebikes I’ve ridden, but there’s still a pronounced “on or off” effect when the motor engages. Riding at low speeds means pedaling a quarter turn so the motor engages, and then coasting on the 1-2 seconds of throttle the pedal-assist provides.

The Pedego Boomerang might be the benchmark for low-step ebikes. It"s got excellent construction and very capable brakes, but its price is premium considering the lack of front suspension and the use of a cadence sensor. Still, a great bike and definitely one you can buy with confidence.

Pedego has been working on their new electric mountain bike, the Ridge Rider, for a while now. As with all Pedegos they don’t start selling a model until everything is just right. During the Ridge Rider’s design, we even helped out a few times over the phone since Utah is known for some epic mountain biking.

Since Pedego does not have model years, the Ridge Rider was introduced late summer 2015 and we couldn’t wait to get it out on the trails for some fall mountain biking. Initial impressions were favorable. The bike handles well, has good balance and is pretty nimble on the trails. 27.5 is an excellent wheel/tire size: more nimble than 29ers and better rolling than traditional 26s. Way to go Pedego!

Paul Auclair, Technical Manager at Pedego Electric Bikes took great care to give this EMTB the right components. Magura hydraulic brakes are a first for Pedego along with the Shimano SLX 20 speed drivetrain. An air assisted Suntour XCR suspension fork is a nice touch as well. The electrical cables have threaded metal connectors that will withstand the rigors of off road riding. The bike has a little more upright riding position than other mountain bikes but it strikes a good balance between upright riding and trail handling confidence. Customers have asked us to raise handlebar stems on other bikes in the past but we haven’t had that request with the Ridge Rider.

Pedego has come up with something new in the ebike pedal assist arena: Pedal Sense® Technology has 6 levels accessed by pushing buttons on the LCD display. Level 0 is completely off so you can ride this electric bike as a regular bike but still have the electric system on at your fingertips. Level 0 is great for flying down technical hills. Levels 1-4 have a torque sensor that delivers power from the motor proportional to how much pressure you apply to the pedals. We’ve ridden many pedal assist systems out there and the Pedal Sense torque based system is very smooth and delivers assistance without feeling jerky. We’re really impressed. Level 5 is the traditional Pedego cadence pedal assist which means that as long as the pedals are moving, you’re getting equal assistance. Level 5 is a great level for fast riding and commuting. Level 6 is pure throttle. You can pedal along to help the throttle but you wont get any electronic pedal assist help other than twisting the throttle yourself.

As you’ve seen, this is a very capable electric mountain bike that will happily tackle any terrain you throw at it. If you can handle the ride, this Pedego will handle the trail. Being a Pedego, we knew that it would be a great ebike but the Ridge Rider has exceeded our high expectations.