Pedego FAQ: What's the difference between the Interceptor and the City Commuter?

Visit http://practicalcycle.com/pedego-electric-bikes for more information. Transcript: The Interceptor and City Commuter have more similarities than differences. Neither is better than the other, it's just a matter of preference. The first difference is that the Interceptor is only available with the 48V battery and neither of the 36V options are available. The Interceptor is nearly identical to the 48V City Commuter, and the primary difference is the frame. The Interceptor uses a beach cruiser frame that's designed to be comfortable. It features pedal forward geometry that promotes a very upright riding position and allows you to put both feet flat on the ground when you stop. This laid back posture doesn't really lend itself to rigorous pedaling- it's for cruising. Also, the Interceptor's step through model is lower and easier to get on and off than the City Commuter step through. The City Commuter uses a more traditional frame that 's still pretty comfortable while allowing for more vigorous pedaling if you want. The next difference is the handlebars, and let me preface this by saying that both bikes use standard sized bicycle stems and handlebars that can easily be changed. The Interceptor uses wide, swept back bars that really allow you to sit straight up and relax your upper body. Because they are quite wide, they can take a little time to get used to, and it's common for people to have mixed feeling at first and learn to love them in a very short period of time. The City Commuter uses traditional city-style handle bars that many people find to be very natural and familiar. The quick release adjustable handlebar stem allows you to easily dial everything in just right for you at any particular moment. This is great for multiple riders sharing a bike or if you plan to change your riding style and position frequently. Though in practice, most people find the position that works best for them and just leave it there. Next is the size of the wheels and tires, and I'll preface this by saying the actual effects that this has on your riding would be considered pretty subtle for most people. Riding blindfolded (which we don't suggest!) I doubt that the average person on the street would notice much of a difference- all other things being equal. The Interceptor comes with 26 x 2.35 tires and the City Commuter is 28 x 2.00. So the Interceptor is a smaller diameter wheel with a wider tire and the City Commuter is a larger diameter wheel with a bit more narrow tire. The wider tire is going to provide a bit more cushioning for a smoother ride, while the more narrow tire will have less rolling resistance and be a bit more efficient. The smaller diameter wheel is a bit stronger inherently and will accelerate better, while the larger wheel should be a bit more stable at high speeds. The final differences are that the City Commuter comes with fenders and it's optional on the Interceptor and the chain guard on the City Commuter has better coverage than the Interceptor.