Pedego Latch 2 Folding Electric Bike

  • Class 2
  • 801-1,000 Wh
  • Over 80 mi claimed
  • 351-400 lb max load

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A folding e-bike with an 835 Wh removable battery, a 90 Nm hub motor and a 400 lb load rating, but heavy for a folder.

$1,695

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SKU: BA-LT2-02-BFM-M-ST Category: Brand:

Usability

7.3 out of 10
  • Unlock: a dealer software unlock to 28 mph, the row keeps its shipped speed
  • Split: 66 lb bike plus 9 lb battery, a tester measured 74 lb
  • Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS
  • Record: UL Product iQ, UL 2849 (QGNS, Electric Bicycle Systems), Latch 2, Jiaxing Zhelun Tech Co., Ltd.
  • 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

Strengths

  • High load rating
  • Rack and fenders come fitted
  • Frame folds for storage
  • Strong hydraulic brakes
  • Large battery for long rides

Drawbacks

  • Heavy to lift
  • Fork bottoms out on hard hits
  • Battery warranty is prorated
  • Fork travel stated two ways
  • Fast mode needs a dealer unlock
Verdict

A powerful folding bike with a big battery, but heavy for a folder

Social score

6.0 out of 10
Reddit6 out of 10
Liked
  • overall feel
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r/ebikes: one new Latch 2 owner says 'love it so far' after first rides, a thin single report (Sep 2026)

Google6 out of 10
Liked
  • name-brand parts
  • signals and lights
Complaints
  • fork bottoms out
  • loose grip end caps
  • no chainstay protection
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Electric Bike Review (fee-paid tester, unit supplied by the maker before launch) measured 74 lb; hills 8/10, ride 7/10, components 7/10 (Jul 2026)

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

  • TypeFolding
  • E-Bike ClassClass 2
  • Battery801-1,000 Wh
  • MotorHub
  • Top SpeedUp to 20 mph
  • Claimed RangeOver 80 mi
  • Weight71-85 lb
  • Max Rider Load351-400 lb
  • BrakesHydraulic disc
  • SuspensionFront
  • FoldingFolds
  • CertificationsUL 2271 pack listed, UL 2849 listed
  • Warranty5 Years

Not checked: Fork travel, listed as 80 mm on the page and 60 mm by a tester

At a glance

  • Three colours same price
  • Kenda K-Shield tyres
  • Rear rack fitted

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 Latch 2 is a folding e-bike with a 48 V, 17.4 Ah removable battery of 835 Wh and a 750 W rear hub motor rated at 90 Nm of torque. It has Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors, an 80 mm fork, a torque sensor and Kenda 20 x 3.0 in K-Shield tires.

It weighs 66 lb without the battery and 75 lb with the 9 lb pack, and the rated load is 400 lb. A rear rack, fenders, lights, turn signals and a throttle are fitted. The maker lists up to 84 miles of range and assist to 20 mph, with a dealer unlock to 28 mph.

Blue Fusion, Cloud Dancer and Hematite sell at the same $1,695.00.

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