Do you love the idea of cutting back on driving your car? Have you been considering biking more, but fitness and speed hold you back? Do you love the idea of exploring new areas? Want to share it with a friend? Do you have about $2300 to spare?

Pedego, makers of electric bikes, have debuted an electric tandem bike. It’s coming just in time for the holidays, though if you live in the Northeast you MIGHT want to wait until after the snow has cleared.

Read on for the press release, and then start checking your couch for pennies!

PEDEGO DEVELOPS WORLD’S FIRST ELECTRIC TANDEM BICYCLE

The Dual Passenger E-Bike Debuts at Interbike in Las Vegas Sept. 23

IRVINE, Calif. (Sept. 21, 2009) – PEDEGO, an electric bicycle company creating the coolest electric bicycles outfitted with the latest in electric technology, announces the debut of the world’s first electric tandem bicycle.  The bike will be on display September 23-25 at Interbike International Bicycle Expo, the cycling industry’s largest trade show, in Las Vegas.  This two-person e-bike joins PEDEGO’s growing line of electric bicycles including the Comfort Cruisers and Umbrella Folding electric bicycles.

PEDEGO offers consumers comfortable and fun electric bike options.  The new tandem bike is designed specifically for couples of all ages who enjoy riding together.  With its electric capabilities, it allows riders a smooth ride whether cruising across a flat surface or over hills.

The PEDEGO tandem e-bike features a beach cruiser design with two wide, cushioned seats, relaxed handlebars and a rear motor. Featuring the same components as other PEDEGO bicycles, it operates much like a regular tandem but utilizes a parallel electric drive system that includes a 750-watt motor and 48-volt lithium manganese battery. The battery will last about 15,000 miles and costs less than 10 cents to recharge.  The throttle is controlled by the rear rider gently revving the right handlebar grip.

“PEDEGO fuses fashion and fun with electric bike technology, so we’re thrilled to be the first company to offer a cool tandem bike with electric components,” said Don DiCostanzo, co- founder and CEO of PEDEGO. “As interest in electric bikes continues to grow both here and abroad, PEDEGO remains committed to offering consumers unique, quality bicycles available in stylish designs with customizable options.”

The PEDEGO electric tandems will be available in time for this coming holiday season and will retail for approximately $2,300. For more information about PEDEGO, please visit www.PedegoElectricBikes.com.

ABOUT PEDEGO

PEDEGO™ remains committed to creating the coolest and most fashionable electric bicycles outfitted with the latest in electric bike technology. Through our chic, stylish designs partnered with a built-in electric hub motor, PEDEGO offers a cost-efficient and green alternative transportation option. Our products are perfect for athletes, non-athletes, young adults, boomers, seniors and environmentalists alike who enjoy cycling and experiencing the outdoors. PEDEGO.  How far will you go?

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