As a professional driver, performance is my baseline. Whether it’s drifting with friends, competing in drift competitions, or high-speed track testing, my world revolves around machines that respond precisely and push limits. So when Pedal Electric’s e-bikes started popping up in my feed, I was… intrigued. These weren’t the clunky commuter bikes I was used to seeing. They looked good. And people seemed genuinely excited about them.
Even though I’m more of a car-guy, the specs of this e-bike practically dared me to give it a try. I mean, lightweight frame, torque-rich motor, and tuned geometry? Come on! I needed to give this bike a proper shake-down.
Fast forward a few days: I’ve stopped thinking of it as “the e-bike.” Now I just call it “my ride.”
First Impressions: Is This Thing for Real?
The first time I lifted the H/T, I had to double-check: was something missing? It’s shockingly light for an electric bike. That matters more than people think—especially when you're used to machines where every gram counts. On track, weight means inertia. Off track, it means control, balance, and ease of movement. The H/T feels like a race-bred chassis—minimalist and efficient, with zero dead weight.
I picked it up with one hand, looked around like I was being pranked, and then spent five minutes doing little bunny hops in the driveway like an overgrown kid.
Here’s 4 reasons why the H/T converted me.
Reason #1: Handling That Doesn’t Suck
Here’s where things got interesting. The H/T doesn’t handle like a bicycle with a motor bolted on. It rides like something designed from the ground up for agility. The handling is intuitive, razor-sharp, and confidence-inspiring.
Tearing through alleyways, dodging pedestrians, zipping past traffic—it’s like threading a needle with two wheels. I even took it on a dirt trail behind a friend’s house and, despite being more familiar with turbochargers than tree roots, I stayed upright and had a blast.
Honestly? It reminded me of a well-sorted rally car—just on two wheels.
Reason #2: It’s Actually Built for People Like Me (and You)
I’m a pretty tall guy, so I don’t usually think about bike geometry much. But I had a crew member who's a full foot shorter hop on, and they rode off comfortably without adjusting a thing. The geometry is dialed in so that shorter riders don’t feel like they’re stretching to reach the handlebars or playing circus tricks to stop at a red light.
It’s surprisingly comfortable too—no sore wrists, no awkward seating. They even managed to make room for two-person seating, which sounds wild for a frame this light. I haven’t tested the “two-person ride to the taco truck” scenario yet, but rest assured… it’s coming.
Reason #3: Everyday Utility Without Looking Like a Nerd
Looks aren’t everything—but when you spend your life around race cars, you appreciate clean design. The H/T has a sleek, almost industrial vibe that doesn’t try too hard. No bulky battery packs or clunky frames. Just smooth lines and a compact silhouette that says “performance” without shouting it.
I parked it outside a coffee shop, and someone asked if it was a custom build. I just said, “Yeah, it’s a Pedal,” and acted cool, like I couldn’t care less.
Also, it charges fast and holds power like a champ. I’ve taken it across town twice on a single charge, and it still had juice left for a detour to pick up burritos. That’s my kind of range.
Reason #4: It’s Changing How I Think About Getting Around
I used to joke that if I couldn’t burn rubber, I wasn’t interested. But this little e-bike has me rethinking the whole mobility game. No parking struggles. No gas station stops. Just hop on, press a button, and go.
I use the H/T to scout track layouts, grab gear from the paddock, and roll out for food runs that would otherwise burn fuel and waste time. It’s efficient, fun, and surprisingly quick off the line. Not in a neck-snapping way—but in a “wow, this is smooth and capable” kind of way.
Final Take: Race-Tested, Rider-Approved
I came into this with a performance-first mindset. I needed something agile, responsive, and built with purpose. The Pedal H/T delivered. It’s a well-engineered machine that holds its own—even in the hands of someone used to triple-digit speeds and surgically tuned suspensions.
Pedal’s H/T surprised the hell out of me. It’s fast without being reckless, lightweight without feeling fragile, and stylish without trying too hard. Whether you’re into weekend trail rides or just trying to be on time for lunch, this bike just works.
And if you catch me racing a Tesla to a stoplight on this thing… mind your business.
