Ped-e-Go Electric Bicycle
What’s better than riding a premium electric bicycle? How about riding one that you designed from the tires on up? Pedego definitely fits into the category of premium electric bikes. And now, the folks at Pedego electric cycles are offering you the chance to build the electric bike of your dreams; and if that isn’t good enough, they’re also giving you the opportunity to win the bike that you designed. Just visit the Pedego Facebook page and enter to win!!
What Makes Pedego eBikes different?
Pedego electric bikes “combine style and function to open up cycling to anyone who might otherwise not be getting the benefits from bike riding.” Some of the features of Pedego that are either unique or noteworthy include:
- They are built for comfort with ergonomically designed seats and handlebars.
- They include many step-through models so riders don’t have to straddle a crossbar.
- They come with two battery sizes: 37 volt or 48 volt
- They have an internal hub motor that is quiet and powerful
- They can be operated with or without pedaling.
- They have numerous dealer locations.
- They allow you to customize your bike with various colors, styles, tires, motor size and accessories.
- They come with a limited warranty.
- And most important, they are a lot of fun!!!
Pedego Electric Bike Test Ride
Pedego requires all their dealers to offer test drives to interested consumers. I had the opportunity to test ride a Pedego electric vehicle provided by Colorado’s SmallPlanet eVehicles out of Longmont. I started out by maneuvering it through the parking lot of City of Cuernevaca Park near downtown Denver. Then I had the opportunity for a fairly long ride on the Platte River Trailall the way from Denver to Thornton. I was impressed by numerous Pedego qualities
including:
- The ride was incredibly quiet and smooth.
- The battery seemed to last forever. After riding for over 12 miles, the power indicator was still near the full mark.
- I liked the option of using a combination of pedal and electric power or throttle powered propulsion. This gave me full control of how much exercise I was getting as opposed to how much electrical boost the bike was giving me.
- The controls on the bike were easy to find and use after only a short amount of time.
I have been pleased by the quality and selection of electric bikes out there. Pedego is a great example of how electric bikes are continually improving to meet the needs of both bicyclists and electric vehicle enthusiasts. Such electric bikes are making it possible for people of all ages and abilities to join the cycling revolution. In the long run, that will be good for the environment, for fitness and for recreation.
Sep 01 2012
Help Trailsnet Keep Trail Information Up-to-date
09/01/2012
Reader Updates Huckleberry Trail
Thanks to Trailsnet reader John for trail mileage updates on Virginia’s Huckleberry Trail. Trailsnet relies on readers like you and John to keep us updated about trails. This is especially true of trails entered by users. Although they usually do a great job, sometimes their facts don’t always figure and their figures aren’t always factual.
Thanks for the Trail Comments!!
It would appear that numerous comments to Trailsnet were ignored over the past few months. WordPress normally does an excellent job of notifying me when new comments are posted, but for some reason, I wasn’t notified about a dozen comments. So for all of you who I failed to acknowledge… Sorry ’bout that!!
Trail Wiki Needed?
One of the comments that went unacknowledged was also from John, and it made a great trail suggestion. John noted, “I just feel that until there is a wiki type trail site , like Wikipedia, we will never have a up to date forum for trails.. too many things happen Like last week we had a wind storm and most trails in area are impassable because of tree’s down. with a wiki and thousands , and local riders there would be good up to date information , like a detour route. Even trail link which continues to improve; is slow and not current.. and they have funding, and many many years behind them.. where Wikipedia in just a few years out performed hundred year old encyclopedia companies.”
These are excellent points, John, and thanks for sharing them. I would love to have Trailsnet turn into just such a wiki where trail enthusiasts can share trail updates, suggestions and information. Maybe someday, that is exactly how Trailsnet will evolve. Until then, trail fans are encouraged to continue sharing comments and trail information on Trailsnet.
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