My First Electric Bike

It’s one of the first things you notice, after accelerating up a hill I mean: everyone has something to say about my new Pedego Commuter; it’s a conversation-starter.

The Balboa Island ferry Captain wanted to know how I liked it.

My wife rode it to dinner and as other diners arrived it was all smiles and nods. “Pedego,” I overheard them say. The bike’s got great name recognition.

The mixte frame – it’s my 2nd bike with this low cut frame – it makes the bike usable by men and women. As I approach eligibility for a senior discount at the movies, I appreciate the easier mount.

For me, this bike offers utility. A big group ride, I’ll choose one from my growing collection, but this week I noticed something new.

Run an errand, or bike to a meeting — that was all I’d typically do each day on the bike. I’d walk to do other errands. But this week I’m hopping on the electric bike for those other routines. It’s so easy. The steep hill up from the beach, the hill I must climb every time I get on the bike, it’s a breeze with the Pedego. It’s removed the psychological barrier that those afternoon errands posed. I’m able to do more on the bike, mostly due to a change in my head.