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The Helix also has many settings, which some testers liked and others found confusing

The counters help you keep a tally of what weight you have in each keepnet, ensuring you don't go over, which could cost you dearly if you get disqualified

Pros: Multiple fun color options to choose from, they do the frame, rack and chain guard so it looks beautiful and very complete The battery locks to the frame for security and the key does not have to be left in while riding which is great (fewer snags, less easy to forget to remove the key when parking) Base level Pedego, the most affordable model they offer but it still uses the same quality frame, high-end battery cells from Samsung and disc brakes as the more expensive Interceptor models Upright body position reduces back and neck strain, the oversized cruiser handlebar helps to absorb shock from bumps in the road along with the comfort oversized saddle, the seat tube is angled back so your feet go forward more like sitting on a chair Trusted brand with a long track record of sales and rentals in the US, now available in Europe and Asia Pacific, warranty covers one year comprehensive and up to three partial Optional matching fenders cost $100 and are made with durable aluminum alloy, optional Schwalbe balloon tires come in multiple colors and offer kevlar puncture protection Extremely easy to use with an oversized seven speed shifter and basic variable speed twist throttle, this means fewer parts to break or get overwhelmed with for less experienced cyclists The battery pack is removable for convenient charging off of the bike, this also reduces weight when transporting the frame, I like how the rack surrounds and protects the pack when its on the bike LED charge level indicator readout built right into the battery, there is also a red LED backlight for safer riding at dusk or dawn Integrated cables and electrical wires stay out of the way (routed right through the frame) which improves the look of the bike and reduces snags Cons: The matching chain guard is great for keeping your pants or dress clean but it can easily get bent (especially on the step-thru models) so be careful when mounting and pedaling The tubing on the rear rack is strong and painted to match the frame but its larger than standard which means it might not work with all clip-on panniers or bags, Pedego sells their own velcro-attaching saddle bag Hard rubber grips pass more vibration through to your hands compared with the upgraded leather stitched padded option on the Interceptor models The saddle is large and fairly comfortable but not as nice looking as the one on the Interceptor, there is also no seat post suspension so you feel more bumps when riding No pedal assist options here, just twist throttle, the display is also very basic (three colored LED lights) so you cant tell how fast youre going or how far youve traveled The frame (especially the step-thru style) can feel flexy at times due to the high rear rack and battery, this is more of a relaxed bike design and is also fairly heavy which could be an issue if you run out of juice or have to move it frequently (onto racks, into your car or truck etc.) The battery pack has to be switched on independently from the drive system (using the twist throttle console up front) this means you could forget to turn the pack off or get confused when the bike wont switch on only using the front console Resources: Official Site: More Pictures: