The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike Report

License And Insurance for E-Bikes? And Is My E-bike Illegal in California Now? TWR Ep 18


Listen Later

In this week’s episode, we discuss a new bill that would require e-bikes to be licenses, registered, and insured as well as the legality of e-bikes in California.

We also discuss the subject of tariffs is once again at the forefront. The de minimis exemption, previously closed by the Trump administration, has been reopened. In contrast with US policy, the UK has revoked tariffs on e-bikes imported from China. 

Additionally, we visit an e-bike-friendly trail system in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada. 

As always, we dive into a variety of questions submitted by our readers and viewers. This weeks topics include recommendations for on- and off-road-capable e-bikes under $1k, and the torque sensor on the Aventon Aventure.2. 

Deal Links:
 https://ebrdeals.com/SupberHumanBabyMakerIIClassic 
 https://ebrdeals.com/TrekPromos
https://ebrdeals.com/BackCountryPromos 

Recent Reviews:
https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-soltera-2-5-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/tenways-CG0600-Pro-C-Review/ 


E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
https://www.cbisland.com/3-day-celtic-shores-coastal-trail-biking-itinerary/ 

Email questions to: [email protected]  (or comment on this video, we love comments)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electricbikereport/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeReport
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/E_BikeReport


00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - News Of The Week
00:42- De Minimus Exemption Back In Place For Now
02:17 - License And Insurance Requirement For E-Bikes
04:26 - UK Revokes Tariffs on Non-Folding E-Bikes
05:55 - Cool Pedal Design
06:52 - Cool Ebike Finds
12:28 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
15:30 - Ebike Trail Systems
18:03 - Questions & Comments
18:20 - Is The Lectric One Still Legal To Ride In California?
20:08 - Will Tariff's Affect Bike Brands Like Specialized?
21:22 - Ebike for Smooth Gravel Roads and Occasional Pavement?
23:18 - How Sensitive Is The Torque Sensor On The Aventon Aventure 2?
26:04 - Turbo Vado 4.0 EQ vs Bulls Iconic Evo TR 1 750?
28:29 - Do We Do Any Testing On Conversion Kits?
30:12 - Deals Of The Week
32:59 - Rider Highlight
34:04 - Wrap Up

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike ReportBy Electric Bike Report