Pedego Elevate Full-Suspension Electric Mountain Bike

  • Class 1
  • 401-600 Wh
  • 41-60 mi claimed
  • Up to 250 lb max load
5.0
SocialScore
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A full-suspension eMTB with a Shimano mid-drive at 85 Nm, 150 mm of fork travel and four-piston brakes, with no lights.

$2,499

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SKU: BK390005L Category: Brand:

Usability

5.3 out of 10
  • Removal: whether the pack is removable is not stated, so it is not scored
  • Nominal: 250 W
  • Split: 49 lb bike plus 6.2 lb battery
  • Searched: Certipedia Intertek SGS
  • Terms: parts and frame 5 years or 5,000 miles, battery credit steps down after a free period (12 months on older packs, 24 months on Gen2 packs bought from 1 Jun 2026), registration within 30 days and dealer service needed
  • Other size: Medium listed at $5,999.00 and out of stock, Small $2,499.00 and out of stock

Strengths

  • Full trail-grade suspension
  • Powerful four-piston braking
  • Mid-drive motor suits steep climbs
  • Tubeless-ready tires
  • Reasonable weight for a full-suspension bike

Drawbacks

  • No lights fitted
  • No throttle
  • Small battery for the class
  • Few owner reviews yet
  • Battery warranty is prorated
Verdict

A trail-ready mountain bike with top hardware, but no lights and a small pack

Social score

5.0 out of 10
RedditBrand-level5 out of 10

r/ebikes: owners call the 5-year warranty good and the bikes well built but overpriced, and one 3-year City Commuter owner loves it but is disappointed by how few stores there are (Apr 2025)

GoogleBrand-level5 out of 10

Senior E-Biker (Scott Bourne, bought his own trike, no maker tie) notes the dealer count falling from over 200 in 2020 to about 150 while praising the build and comfort (Oct 2025)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: the search turned up no tester video on these models that states a bought unit (Oct 2026).

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: the Amazon listings found are sold by third-party sellers (Oct 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot and Lowe's returned no Pedego e-bike listing; Walmart shows only a Pedego front basket accessory (October 2026).

Trustpilot

On Trustpilot, pedegoelectricbikes.com shows a TrustScore of 2.9 from 2 reviews, all one-star and none five-star, and the page is unclaimed by the company (Oct 2026).

Track record
  • The Better Business Bureau lists Pedego Electric Bikes of Fountain Valley as not accredited, rated F, with 3 complaints in the last 3 years (Oct 2026).
  • A search of CPSC and Health Canada recalls in October 2026 found a 2015 battery recall, a September 2020 cable recall that covered several bike models, and a December 2025 recall of the Fat Tire Trike.
Not countedExcluded

Not counted in any pool: the brand's own store reviews and Q&A, its YouTube channels and social pages, dealer pages, and affiliate or creator programs.

Specs

  • TypeMountain
  • E-Bike ClassClass 1
  • Battery401-600 Wh
  • MotorMid-drive
  • Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
  • Claimed Range41-60 mi
  • Weight56-70 lb
  • Max Rider LoadUp to 250 lb
  • BrakesHydraulic disc
  • SuspensionFull
  • FoldingDoes not fold
  • CertificationsClaimed only
  • Warranty5 Years

Not checked: Whether the battery is removable

At a glance

  • Shimano XT drivetrain
  • Maxxis rubber
  • Large frame tested size

The PEDEGO word mark is a US registration for electric-powered bicycles held under an earlier Pedego company, and its current holder was not confirmed.

  • Pedego sells its electric bikes in the US through its own store at pedegoelectricbikes.com, where an order ships either to an authorized dealer at no charge or direct to the buyer's home by FedEx.
  • The store's terms name PEDEGO Inc., a Delaware corporation, as the seller.
  • The range covers fat tire, folding, commuter, mountain and trike models sold through a dealer network and the brand's own store.
  • The Amazon listings found are sold by third-party sellers.
  • None of Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, Home Depot or Lowe's sells Pedego e-bikes as the seller; Walmart carries only a Pedego basket accessory (October 2026).

The Pedego Elevate is a full-suspension electric mountain bike with a 36 V, 14 Ah battery of 504 Wh and a Shimano EP8 mid-drive motor rated at 250 W nominal and 85 Nm.

It has Shimano XT four-piston hydraulic brakes with 203 mm rotors, a 150 mm RockShox fork, 151 mm of rear travel, dual torque sensors and tubeless-ready Maxxis tires. The Large frame weighs 49 lb without the battery and 55.2 lb with the 6.2 lb pack, and the rated load is 250 lb.

It has a Bluetooth app display and no lights or throttle. The maker lists up to 42 miles of range and 20 mph assist. The Large is $2,499.00; the Small is the same price and sold out, and a Medium listed at $5,999.00 is out of stock.

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