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What I’d like to see people take from this thread is that you can save money by buying a non-OEM battery, but you need to be careful who you buy from. Some sellers are ethical, and some aren’t. Some battery builders know what they’re doing, and some don’t. Each of us has to decide for ourselves...

The clamp looks good! Sometimes, opening and closing them makes them shift.

The big deal with the dual motor Stretch is that the controller splits the power between the two motors for you, so you don’t have to turn off one of the motors. It varies the split depending on need. I was told it gets better range than the single motor Stretch, but I don’t recall how much...

Sena helmets are my favorite accessory! In addition to the X1, there is now an R1. The X1 fits round heads better, and the R1 fits oval heads better. Round and oval refer to the shape when viewed from the top. With my round head, most helmets squeeze at my temples, so I have to go to a Large or...

It’s been a while, so I assume you’ve taken care of this, but in case you haven’t, or someone else has the problem... Pedego has changed wiring harnesses over the years. Older ones had plugs that just push together. Newer ones have screw-on connectors. The older, push-type sometimes pulled...

Pedego doesn’t really do model years. Changes might be made at any time. They often announce new products or color options at the December dealer meeting, and sometimes those things are available just after, but often, they just come when they come.

Great suggestions. I’d also add that it might help to make sure the gap in the seatpost clamp lines up with the slot in the seat tube. Oh, and sometimes I lube the barrel nut that the lever pivots on so it closes more easily. Either of these might allow you to clamp tighter without having to...

The mid-drive version of the Pedego City Commuter is Class 2 and has throttle and pedal assist. When throttling but not pedaling, the motor spins the chainring but not the pedals. There’s a speed sensor, and since it’s Class 2, the motor will cut at 20 mph. And, yes, gear selection is important...

Yes, carrying a passenger is tough for us shorter riders. It helps if the passenger is tall enough to put his/her feet down when you stop. Sometimes, adjusting the bars helps, as does practice, of course. In case anyone is interested, the dual drive Stretch was delayed, but it’s showing as due...

Mid-drives are popular in Europe, because they have a lower power limits than we have in the US. Being able to run your motor through your gears helps make up for that lack of power. Most of Europe doesn’t allow throttles, so mid-drive systems designed for that market don’t have throttles. In...

Let’s look at your example of cars. You may own a car capable of exceeding the speed limit, but to operate a car, you’re required to have a license, and if you prove to be an unsafe driver, that license can be taken away. Your car needs to meet safety standards based on its expected operating...

I always recommend buying local if you can. It’s nice having someone to go to if something goes wrong. Bikes that can handle your weight are hard to find. If the bike you mentioned can, that’s a good start. Someone said something about custom spokes. That might be a good idea. In any case...

You said you tried Pedego, but did you ride the new Conveyor? It’s the smoothest pedaling ebike I’ve ever ridden. The belt drive and Brose motor are so slick. No chain! My wife and I own a Pedego store, so we can take any Pedego we want, but my wife’s ride of choice is the Conveyor! On the...

In California, and I’d bet in most areas, a bicycle must have operable pedals, whether electric or not. If you have a broken chain, the pedals are no longer operable, and therefore it’s no longer legally a bicycle. I see no gray area there, although I think you should get a warning at most...

I think there’s some confusion in terminology. I think what Pedego sent was what many call a “battery sleeve”, which is different from a battery case. The sleeve is the dock that the battery slides into. Swapping one isn’t an easy job, but it’s nothing like swapping the guts of a battery into...

Any number of rear lights will fit Pedego battery racks. The one I sell the most is the Cygolight Hotshot 100. It’s great quality and so bright that it’s easily visible in daylight. It comes with two brackets, a wider one for seatposts, and a narrower one for racks. I use the included rubber...

Big news! I’m at our Pedego dealer meeting this week, and we were introduced to a few interesting new models! I’m not going to get into details, but I thought people would be interested in a quick overview. I’m going from my notes and from memory, so don’t be surprised if I get something wrong...

Lower gearing won’t affect hub motor performance except for how it affects your ability to help the motor, but ebikes tend to climb hills at higher speeds than non-electrics, so a really low gear often isn’t necessary. You might appreciate a lower gear if your hills are steep or you’re heavy, or...

35 miles on a charge shouldn’t be a problem. Our Pedego 48v 17ah batteries can do close to that with no pedaling. Round trip on one charge would be hard at 20 mph (fast = more wind resistance) even with lots of pedaling, but it might be doable. The problem is that as a battery ages, its range...

I’m surprised no one has responded. I found specs on the Thule DoubleTrack Pro, and it’s rated for only 35 lbs per bike. https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/bike-rack/hitch-bike-racks/thule-doubletrack-pro-_-1691160 For ebikes, we sell the Thule T2 Classic, the Thule EasyFold, and the Hollywood...