Pedego Interceptor Platinum Edition vs Trek Electra Townie Go! SInterceptor Platinum Edition vs Electra Townie Go! S
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Pedego is 5 lb lighter
Pedego
52.8 lb
Trek
57.7 lb
Rider limit
Only Pedego publishes one
Pedego
250 lb
Trek
Not published
We can't confirm Trek's rider limit.
Top speed
Trek is 8 mph faster
Pedego
20 mph
Trek
28 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryPedego Interceptor Platinum Edition5 lb lighter overall.
- Heavier ridersPedego Interceptor Platinum EditionThe only one with a published rider limit (250 lb).
Full specs
Side by side
SpecPedego Interceptor Platinum EditionTrek Electra Townie Go! S
Fit
Step-over height
Not published by brand
43.7″
Rider height
4′11″–6′0″
4′11″–5′8″
Rider limit
250 lbBetter
Not published by brand
Motor
Rated power
749W
500W
Torque
60 Nm
60 Nm
Battery
Capacity
Not published by brand
520 Wh
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 60 milesBetter
Up to 50 mi
Top speed
20 mph
28 mph
E-bike class
Class 1, 2 or 3
Class 2 or 3
Size and folding
Folds
No
Not published by brand
Folded size
Doesn't fold
Not published by brand
Weight
52.8 lb without battery
57.7 lb
Wheels
26” / 29”
26x2.35'' balloon (sizes SM) ; 27.5x2.35'' balloon (sizes ML)
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
STAR UNION 2 PISTON FORGED ALUMINUM HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE; rotors STAINLESS STEEL 180MM…
Rush hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, brake switching
Gears
SRAM GX 10-SPEED REAR DERAILLEUR; cassette SRAM PG-1030 10-SPEED 11-36T
8-speed ; cassette: Shimano HG31, 11-34, 8 speed
Comfort and safety
Suspension
AIR SPRUNG SUSPENSION FORK; 80MM TRAVEL; ADJUSTABLE COMPRESSION WITH HYDRAULIC…
Rigid alloy
Certifications
UL2271 ('Per availability the battery packs are UL2271 certified'); UL2580 (cells)…
UL 2849
List price
Price
$2,499
$2,099.99Better
"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.