Hills. Distance. Legs that weren’t exactly built for the Tour de France. Any of these could have spoiled an otherwise exquisite bike ride … if you weren’t gliding happily along on a Pedego, that is.
Pedego – America’s largest private e-bike retailer, which has dealerships in Eden Prairie and Mendota Heights – removes every barrier to the perfect bike ride. Hop aboard any of their cruiser, cargo, commuter, fat tire, or mountain bikes and shoot off with the twist of a throttle. Let the battery do all the leg work, or meet it halfway by pedaling. With pedal assist, Pedego’s largest battery can gobble up sixty miles of level terrain on a single charge, easily.
“Our two top-selling models meet the needs of most Minnesotans,” said Tony Gaffney, owner of Pedego Twin Cities. “The Interceptor – a stylish, laid-back cruiser – offers the exceptional acceleration, long range, and user-friendly features sought after by commuters and recreational riders alike. The Boomerang is similarly well-polished, and showcases the easy-mount step-through design many senior riders find to be the most comfortable. (It's probably no coincidence that it’s named the ‘Boomerang’.)”
And Pedego’s only getting better. Now that it shares ownership with Urtopia, Twin Cities bike trails are ushering in a new era of carbon fiber and high technology.
“We are now offering Urtopia e-bikes in addition to the Pedego lineup,” said Tony. “They are featherweights! Several weigh as little as thirty-six pounds thanks to their state-of-the-art carbon fiber frames, which represents a forty percent weight reduction over some Pedego models. All Urtopias come with built-in GPS navigation, which can pinpoint the e-bike’s location and lock it down remotely in the event of a theft. Urtopia e-bikes also include a one-of-a-kind torque sensor that transforms any amount of rider effort into the smoothest, most natural ride to date.
“I expect Pedego to begin incorporating Urtopia technology into its lineup very soon. But for the time being, we’re proud to offer both brands right here in our Twin Cities stores.”
Let’s Ride
You’re no Luddite or reprobate. You embrace thrilling new tech wholeheartedly, and would never dream of nipping someone else’s e-bike just so you could take it for an experimental spin around the block (only to apologize profusely upon returning it to its rightful owner, of course). How, then, do you experience a Pedego or an Urtopia in action?
“Come to either of our dealerships and try one out!” invited Tony. “Our full lineup of e-bikes is available for test rides, including Urtopia’s popular Carbon 1 Step-Thru. You’ll be amazed by how powerfully yet comfortably so light an e-bike handles. Other available test models include the moped-inspired Pedego Moto, the traditionally designed Pedego City Commuter, and the Urtopia Carbon Fold 1 – the smallest and lightest e-bike on the market at just twenty-nine pounds.”
Want to make a proper outing out of your inaugural e-bike excursion? Make it a group activity.
“We offer hourly rentals in addition to test rides,” said Tony. “Come with a group of any size. Once we’ve matched each rider to their ideal e-bike, we can put together a customized route that takes you through scenery you probably haven’t seen yet, even in your hometown. Alternatively, you just can tell us where you would like to go and take off. It’s total freedom like only an e-bike tour can provide.”
The family adventure. The company teambuilding exercise. The zen solo trip: just you perched atop electrified lithium, zipping over curve and plain without a care in the world. They’re all yours to enjoy with Pedego Twin Cities’ help.
Pedego Eden Prairie is located at 9719 Valley View Road; Pedego Mendota Heights, 1355 Mendota Heights Road, Suite 180. Learn more by calling (612) 827-5000 or visiting TwinCitiesBikes.com today!