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COMFORT CRUISER STEPTHRU - $599 (Mount Vernon)
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THIS COMFORT CRUISER IS NOT UL2849 CERTIFIED.
UL 2849 and UL 2271 certifications play a vital role in ensuring Ebike safety by evaluating the electrical systems and battery packs for reliability and performance. These certifications provide peace of mind to riders, assuring them of enhanced safety, reliability, and adherence to rigorous industry standards. When choosing an Ebike, it is recommended to look for UL 2849 and UL 2271 certifications to prioritize safety and enjoy a worry-free riding experience.
Ebikes and Batteries Certified To UL Standards: Full List
Electric bikes offer a fantastic way to commute, exercise, and explore, but safety, especially concerning their electrical systems and batteries, is paramount. Recent high-profile incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires have brought ebike safety into sharp focus. This has led to increased demand for ebikes and batteries to be certified to UL standards.
This article explains the key UL safety standards relevant to ebikes, clarifies the certification process (including the roles of different testing labs), and provides an updated list of major ebike brands and their stated certification status regarding these important safety benchmarks.
Why is Ebike Certification Important?
Lithium-ion batteries, the power source for most ebikes, store significant energy. While generally safe, manufacturing defects, damage, or improper charging can pose risks like overheating and fire. Certification by a recognized third-party laboratory provides assurance that the ebike’s electrical system and/or battery has undergone rigorous testing to minimize these risks.
While there’s no federal mandate in the U.S. requiring ebike certification yet, regulatory pressure is mounting. Current estimates show that around 15% of ebikes sold in the US are certified to UL standards. It is unclear how often ebikes cause fires, but in New York City alone, fires number into the hundreds each year. Check out the National Fire Protection Associations’ thoughts on ebike safety, including tips to stay safe. And if you’re looking for a fire-resistant battery bag, check out our battery bag. (Amazon or 10% using code “battery” on shop.ebikeescape.com). They are also available in larger sizes.
New York City enacted a law (effective September 2023) requiring all ebikes sold, leased, or rented in the city to be certified to specific UL standards by an accredited lab. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) strongly urges manufacturers and retailers nationwide to comply with these voluntary standards. Adherence to these standards is rapidly becoming a crucial factor for safety-conscious consumers and a key differentiator for reputable brands.
The Comfort Cruiser is the original Pedego. It’s been turning heads and making people smile for over ten years running.
THIS COMFORT CRUISER HAS THE 36V18.2ah BATTERY.
E-BIKE HAS ONLY APPROXIMATELY 127 MILES ON IT.
THE FENDERS WERE ADDED AT A COST OF AROUND $100.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ALL
GENERAL INFO
ELECTRONICS
DRIVETRAIN
BRAKES
COMPONENTS
EXTRAS
WEIGHT
GENERAL INFO
MODEL
Comfort Cruiser
WEIGHT LIMIT
250 LB
IDEAL USE
Mountain Biking
SPEED
20 MPH
RANGE
UP TO 53 MILES
PEDAL ASSIST
5 Levels Cadence Assist
RIDER HEIGHT
5'4" to 5'8"+
ELECTRONICS
MOTOR
SILVER 36V BRUSHLESS GEARED REAR HUB MOTOR; 350 WATT NOMINAL POWER RATING; 35NM TORQUE; QUICK DISCONNECT CABLE WITH WATERPROOF CONNECTION.
BATTERY
36 VOLT 10 OR 15 AMP HOUR WITH PREMIUM LITHIUM ION 18650 CELLS.
CHARGER
3 AMP SMART CHARGER WITH INTERNAL FAN AND CHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT.
CONTROLLER
36 VOLT 18 AMP SINE WAVE CONTROLLER WITH CUSTOM PEDALSENSE® SOFTWARE AND WATERPROOF CONNECTIONS.
DRIVETRAIN
DERAILLEUR
SHIMANO ACERA RD-M360 7-SPEED, FULL METAL CONSTRUCTION AND TEFLON COATED BUSHINGS.
CASSETTE
SHIMANO HYPERGLIDE HG20 7 SPEED 12-32T; SMOOTH, LIGHT AND RELIABLE SHIFTING PERFORMANCE.
SHIFTER
SHIMANO FT55 TOURNEY RIGHT HAND THUMB SHIFTER WITH EASY TO READ GEAR DISPLAY.
BOTTOM BRACKET
68MM x 127.5MM SQUARE TAPER SPINDLE WITH SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARINGS; STEEL CUPS AND BODY.
CHAIN
SHIMANO HG40 1/2”x3/32” 128 LINKS WITH INNER PLATE CHAMFERING.
CRANK
SILVER 3 PIECE CRANK WITH 3/32” 44T INTEGRATED CHAINRING; 170MM FORGED ALUMINUM CRANK ARMS.
PEDALS
SILVER PEDEGO ALUMINUM PLATFORM PEDAL; 9/16” SPINDLE; POLYMER DU BUSHING; INTEGRATED PEDAL REFLECTORS.
BRAKES
CALIPERS
SHIMANO BR-M375 MECHANICAL DISC BRAKES; INTUITIVE EASY TO USE ADJUSTABILITY; 5MM HEX INBOARD PAD ADJUSTMENT; INTEGRATED CABLE STOP WITH BARREL ADJUSTER.
LEVERS
TEKTRO ERGONOMIC LEVER WITH RUBBER FINGER PADDING; INTEGRATED LEFT HAND BELL; INTEGRATED MOTOR CUT OFF SWITCH FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY.
PADS
SHIMANO RESIN WITH STEEL BACKING PLATE; OE QUALITY FOR NO-COMPROMISE DISC BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
ROTORS
SHIMANO SM-RT26; 180MM DIAMETER; ANTI LOOSENING WASHERS FOR QUICK AND SECURE ASSEMBLY; DESIGNED FOR RESIN PADS.
COMPONENTS
FRAME
6061-T6 ALUMINUM ALLOY; INTEGRATED REINFORCED REAR RACK FOR BATTERY AND STORAGE; INTERNAL CABLE AND WIRE ROUTING.
FORK
24” OR 26” RIGID CHROMOLY STEEL; 1 ⅛” THREADED STEERER TUBE; DISC BRAKE AND FENDER MOUNTS.
HEADSET
SILVER 1 ⅛” THREADED; EC34/28.6-26TPI | EC34/30.
SEATPOST
SILVER 27.2MM x 300MM RIGID SEATPOST.
SADDLE
STANDARD: CRUISER STYLE SADDLE; OPTIONAL: EXTRA WIDE CRUISER STYLE SADDLE WITH SOFT FOAM; REAR FACING PEDEGO LOGO; 265MM L x 265MM W.
RIMS
24” OR 26” EXTRA STRENGTH DOUBLE WALL LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM ALLOY; 12G X 36 HOLE.
SPOKES
SILVER HEAVY DUTY 12 GAUGE STAINLESS STEEL SPOKES WITH BRASS NIPPLES.
GRIPS
STANDARD: BLACK WEAR RESISTANT PEDEGO GRIPS OPTIONAL: PEDEGO SYNTHETIC LEATHER GRIP WITH HAND STITCHING AND FOAM PADDING; COLOR MATCHED BALLOON PACKAGE.
HANDLEBAR
SILVER CRUISER STYLE; HI-TEN STEEL; 25.4MM STEM CLAMP DIAMETER; 26” CLASSIC 690MM WIDTH / 26” STEP THRU 620MM WIDTH / 24” STEP THRU 580MM WIDTH.
STEM
SILVER ALUMINUM QUILL STYLE; 100MM LENGTH; 30 DEGREE RISE; 25.4MM HANDLEBAR CLAMP DIAMETER; HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE 0-60MM; FOR 1 ⅛” (28.6MM) THREADED STEERER TUBE.
TIRES
STANDARD: KENDA WHITE WALL 24” x 2.125” OR 26” x 2.3”; OPTIONAL: SCHWALBE FAT FRANK 26” x 2.35” WITH K-GUARD KEVLAR FLAT PROTECTION OR SCHWALBE BIG APPLE 24” x 2.0” WITH K-GUARD KEVLAR FLAT PROTECTION; SLIME INNER TUBE SEALANT; SCHRADER VALVE.
EXTRAS
LIGHTS
REAR: LED BUILT INTO BATTERY; POWERED AND CONTROLLED BY MAIN BATTERY VIA PUSH BUTTON.
KICKSTAND
SILVER ALUMINUM ALLOY CENTER KICKSTAND; ADJUSTABLE LENGTH COMPOSITE FOOT.
TOOL KIT
CUSTOM PEDEGO TOOL KIT: 6” ADJUSTABLE WRENCH (UP TO 15MM), 12/13G SPOKE WRENCH, T25 TORX WRENCH, 6MM HEX WRENCH, 5MM HEX WRENCH WITH #2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER, 4MM HEX WRENCH.
STEP TRHU 26”: 51.4 LB; CLASSIC 26”: 51.4 LB.
BATTERY
36V/15Ah: 7.6 LB; 36V/10Ah: 7 LB.