pilots who fold-up their Latch bikes to a compact 33in x 18in x 32in and store them on the flight deck for their own adventures. There are vacationers on bike tours in fabulous resort towns riding the Trail Tracker over sand or snow. There are riders of all ages cruising communi- ty trails and neighbourhoods on the Boomerang, the most accessible electric bike ever made with its ultra-low 9” step-through frame. Whatever they’re doing, they’ve having fun.” Clyde is partial to two bikes: the Trail Tracker, a “Fat Tire” bike from the Specialty class and the Stretch. “The Stretch is the most versatile bike of the fleet. You can take the cargo attachments off and ride it like a regular bike. It handles extremely well versus most other cargo bikes. But it comes into its own as a car replacement, loading it up with a kid or whatever cargo you need to haul around town. The other bikes I ride regularly are the Intercep- tor, City Commuter and Ridge Rider.” The Trail Tracker features 4” wide tires that allow you to effortlessly float over virtually any terrain, five levels of pedal assist mode for a more natural riding experience, LCD display with a USB charging port for your phone and other devices, front safety light, a lightweight, long-lasting lithium battery with Samsung cells, top of the line SRAM disc brakes for powerful and reliable braking, twist-and-go throttle for easy pedaling, self-sealing tubes to help prevent flats, and an industry-leading three year limited warranty. “I’ve ridden it around Nelson in winter and it’s a lot of fun. I’ve also ridden it in California on the beach in the sand,” Clyde blissfully recalled. California is kind of a home away from home away from home for Clyde. Pedego, North America’s number one selling electric bicycle brand, is based in Fountain Valley, California. “I usually take a few trips down to Califor- nia every year. I think it’s important to connect with the people who know what’s on the horizon and get their thoughts on where we’re at.” “He spent over a hundred and fifty hours on the bike and rode up the equivalent of two Mount Everests. He carried all the camping gear, clothes, spare batteries and he still was getting over a hundred kilometers on a single charge on some of the sections of the journey.” The guys in the know are long-time business partners and Pedego founders Don DiCostanzo and Terry Sherry. In just seven years, they’ve shaped Pedego into a market leader and one of the most recognized electric bike brands in the world. As more products meet more consumer demands and needs, the responsibility rests with distributors like
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