Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-pCqzQH5Ds

This week we dive into a lot of news surrounding e-bike legislation that’s made headlines. Also, we recap some of the most talked about stories to come out of CES where bikes are concerned. Finally, we check out some awesome cycling opportunities over in Maine on an island national park.

We jumped into several viewer questions and comments about folding frames, swapping out handlebars, and if exceeding a weight rating is a good or bad idea.

Want to be featured on a future episode? Let us know what and where you’re riding for a chance to have your name come up!

Deal Links:
Tenways - https://ebrdeals.com/TenwaysPromos
Euphree - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Euphree-CityRobinxplus

Recent Reviews:

E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm   

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#ebikes #electricbike #podcast 

00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Cool E-bike Finds
05:32 - News Of The Week
13:00 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
15:01 - E-bike Trail Systems
17:42 - Questions & Comments
17:52 - Folding Trikes Stability and Utility?
21:11 - Full Suspension SUV E-bike Recommendation?
24:28 - Can You Go 25 LBS Over Weight On The Back Of The Aventon Abound SR?
27:22 - Can You Put A Riser Handlebar On The Ride1Up Roadster V3?
28:44 - Momentum Cito E+ vs The Pakyak?
21:32 - E-Bike For Short & Heavy Riders?
33:36 - Deals Of The Week
35:15 - Rider Highlight

Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va2NN3u90cM

In this week’s episode, we dive into a variety of topics like should you only buy an e-bike if its from a bike shop for bike maintenance vs what you should maintain on an e-bike yourself, if value for the dollar should be the only consideration when buying a bike, and we get a closer look at some highly anticipated Segway e-bikes!. 

We also dive into more viewer questions regarding some of the top cargo bikes, changing out tires on e-bikes, Euphree City Robin X+ vs Himiway Rambler, and more!  

We also shoutout and highlight Crater Lake National Park over in Oregon, as well as their annual Ride the Rim event which is e-bike friendly! 

Deal Links:
Rad - https://ebrdeals.com/RadPromos
Mokwheel - https://ebrdeals.com/MokwheelPromos
Specialized - https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedPromos

Recent Reviews:
Retrospec Boca Rev: https://electricbikereport.com/retrospec-boca-rev-tricycle-review/
Blix Sol X: https://electricbikereport.com/blix-sol-x-review/
Vvolt Centauri II: https://electricbikereport.com/vvolt-centauri-ii-review/

E-Bike Trail System of the Week: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
https://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm

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#ebikes #electricbike #podcasts 

00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Cool Ebike Finds
06:08 - News Of The Week
14:46 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
18:31 - Ebike Trail Systems
22:10 - Questions & Comments
41:10 - Deals Of The Week
43:43 - Rider Highlight
45:11 - Wrap Up

Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLqKbO3iFKc

Are all e-bikes cheap and crappy direct to consumer brands? Join us in our discussion of this topic.

Other topics from this weeks episode. Is a 9-speed drivetrain really a downgrade from a 10-speed? Super73 is getting sued 👀 And questions on which brands might be going bankrupt. Lectric XPeak 2.0 wobble on the step-thru model? And who is Retrospec? Those are just some of the questions and topics we dive into in this week’s show! Not to mention our usual cool finds, trail system, and rider highlights!

Join Us on this week's episode of The Weekly Recharge!

Deal Links:
Pace 500.3 - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Aventon-Pace500-3 
XPeak 1.0 ST - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXPeakST 
Allant +8s - https://ebrdeals.com/ebr-Trek-AllantPlus8S 
FX + 2 - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Trek-FX2 
700 Series - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Ride1UP-700 

E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
https://empiretrail.ny.gov/ 

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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Cool E-bike Finds
08:16 - News Of The Week
15:08 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
16:51 - E-bike Trail Systems
20:20 - Questions & Comments
20:39 - E-Bike Brands Going Bankrupt in 2025?
22:11 - Ride1Up Changing The Drivetrain from Shimano to MiscroShift?
24:09 - Lectric XPeak 2.0 Step-thru Model Wobble Issue?
25:43 - Direct To Consumer E-Bikes Are Cheap Crap From China?
28:57 - Who Is Retrospec?
31:43 - Deals Of The Week
35:32 - Rider Highlight
37:28 - Wrap Up

Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTABR2lzYOA

We have had quite the 2024 here at Electric Bike Report.  We put this video together to reflect on many of the cool electric bikes we had the opportunity to review this year.  

We also discuss some of the new tech we saw on e-bikes this year and discuss some of our predictions for the e-bike market going into 2025.

E-Bike Highlights:
https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-ramblas-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-abound-sr-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/blix-vika-x-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/euphree-stellar-falcon-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-one-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xpress-750-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/mokwheel-obsidian-st-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/rad-power-bikes-radster-trail-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/rad-power-bikes-radster-road-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/rad-power-bikes-radkick-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-cf-racer-1-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-revv-1-drt-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-roadster-v3-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/specialized-turbo-vado-sl-2-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/specialized-globe-haul-lt-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/tern-orox-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-discover-2-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-summit-1-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/pivot-shuttle-am-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/stromer-st5-pinion-review/

#ebike #electricbike #ebikereview 

00:34 - 2024 E-Bikes Recap
11:32 - 2024 Best New Tech
20:45 - Predictions For 2025
31:34 - Thank You!

Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4Cc7QrYTvk

Does a cheaper electric bike really offer more value than a more expensive one? And how durable are Lectric e-bikes?  

Those are just some of the questions we discuss this week! And don't forget we go through out top cool finds for the week, e-bike news, and our trail system highlight.  

Join Us on this weeks episode of The Weekly Recharge!

E-Bike Trail System of the Week
https://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/cycling

Watch Our Latest Live Review here:
https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-one-review/

Deals of the Week
SuperHuman: https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrYT-FLX-Babymaker2
Yakima: https://ebrdeals.com/YakimaPromos

00:37 - Cool E-bike Finds
07:45 - Top News Of The Week
08:00 - California Bicycle Coalition & 30 Safety Organizations?
10:16 - $830 Million for Bike Infrastructure?
11:32 - Brompton Issues Recall?
12:33 - Canyon Only Offers Partial Refunds?
13:42 - What We Just Got in For Testing& Recent Reviews that Went Live
16:22 - E-Bike Trail System of the Week
20:43 - Top Questions of the Week
21:01 - E-Bike Prices, Does A Cheaper E-Bike Really Offer More Value?
24:12 - Will Lectric E-Bikes Last?
26:39 - Lectric XP 3.0 & Ride1Up Portola Water Ratings?
29:17 - Can A Cadence Sensor E-Bike Ride with a Torque Sensor E-Bike?
31:22 - 2 Different Retrospec's, Same Frame?
33:15 - Top E-Bike Deals of the Week (SuperHuman & Yakima)
35:54 - Rider of the Week
38:56 - Wrap Up

#ebike #podcasts #deals #electricbike

Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t0kXQW5Sbw

In this episode, Griffin and John discuss topics ranging from proposed e-bike-related bills in NYC to a new US e-bike division of a familiar micromobility brand. 

We also answer many questions from our readers and viewers regarding fast chargers, conversion kits on mountain bikes, and whether a 500W motor packs enough punch for riders on the heavier side. 

As always, we also highlight a great location with bike-friendly infrastructure. This time, we visit Fort Collins, Colorado! 

Deal Links:
JackRabbit OG: http://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-JackRabbit
Biktrix Holiday Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/BiktrixPromos
Ride1Up Holiday Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpPromos

Recent Reviews:
Mokwheel Granite: https://electricbikereport.com/mokwheel-granite-trike-review/
Velotric Summit 1 vs Specialized Turbo Tero X 5.0: https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-summit-vs-specialized-turbo-tero-x/

Fort Collins, CO: 
https://www.fcgov.com/bicycling/fort-collins-bike-network#:~:text=Fort%20Collins%20is%20a%20Platinum,marked%20or%20signed%20bike%20routes

https://www.visitftcollins.com/things-to-do/outdoors/biking/

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00:42 - Cool Ebike Finds
06:47 - News Of The Week
06:59  - NYC Council Proposed A Bill Requiring E-Bikes Be Licensed and Registered?
09:24  - NYC DOT Is Calling the Charging Station Pilot Program a Success
10:38 - Segway Has Established a Dedicated E-Bike Division in the US and Will Launch 2 New E-Bikes in Q1 of 2025
12:09 - Grounded RV Announces the Ground T1, a Micro-RV Towed by an Eltectric Trike
13:50 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
15:51 - Ebike Trail Systems - Fort Collins, CO
17:56 - Questions & Comments
18:11 - Does the Optional High Power Charger from Electric Bike Company Really Charge the Bikes Faster?
19:52 - Will we Review Different Bike Seats/Saddles?
21:29 - Can you Build Your Own E-Bike with a Marlin or Roscoe and Add a Mid-Drive Motor?
24:54 - Is the Throttle Function Binary (either 100% of 0%) on the Lectric ONE?
26:05 - Is the Belt Drive Version of the RadKick enough Power for a 250 lb Rider?
27:57 - Deals Of The Week
30:31 - Rider Highlight
31:40 - Wrap Up

Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPHAxp7PuyE

Join us on this weeks episode as we discuss a new trend of e-bikes coming with both torque and cadence sensors.  We also look out how e-bike laws shape the options for what kind of electric bike you can ride.  

Other highlights from this weeks episode include the latest in e-bike news, the Bentonville Arkansas trail system, whether you can put knobby tires on a commuter or not, and some of the top things to consider before making an e-bike buying decision.  

If you liked this weeks episode, please leave us a comment!

00:35 - Cool E-bike Finds
06:38 - News Of The Week
14:38 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
17:35 - Ebike Trail Systems
21:55 - Questions & Comments
22:17 - Can You Put Knobby Tires On A Commuter?
23:42 - Are E-Bikes With Torque And Cadence Sensors Good?
26:06 - Enforcement of Class 1 and Class 3 Laws On Local Trails?
28:26 - Shouldn't You Buy An E-Bike Based On Its Intended Use?
33:16 - Deals Of The Week
34:54 - Rider Highlight
36:13 - Wrap Up

Full video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWbUJw-gzC8

How to know if an e-bike is too small for you and what to do when it is! Plus we discuss what to do if your new e-bike is damaged during shipping and whether or not e-bike brands should take care of you or not. What is the best e-bike for 6'2" 250lbs rider?

We also cover in this episode, 
- Trek's debut of the FX+ 7
- Powering an e-bike with disposable vape batteries?
- Colorado building 3,540 miles of new bike trails/lanes
- 4-wheel electric bike from SixThreeZero?
- Honda announces a solid state battery facility in Japan

This weeks trail of the week is from Davis County California!

Deal Links:
Black Friday Deals - https://electricbikereport.com/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-electric-bike-deals/
Trek Deals: https://ebrdeals.com/TrekPromos
Vvolt Deals: https://ebrdeals.com/VvoltPromotions
Hollywood Racks Deals: https://ebrdeals.com/HollywoodRacksPromos

Recent Reviews:
HeyBike Hauler - https://electricbikereport.com/heybike-hauler-review/
Saris Modular Hitch System - https://electricbikereport.com/saris-modular-hitch-system-bike-rack-review/

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00:45 - Cool E-Bike Finds
07:13 - News Of The Week
15:06 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
18:13 - E-bike Trail Systems
21:59 - Questions & Comments
36:10 - Deals Of The Week
39:51 - Rider Of The Week
41:16 - Wrap Up

Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYCLLiL6PO8

Wondering how to choose the Best E-bike on a $2,000 Budget? We answer a question from our comments about this exact topic!

We also cover in this episode, more e-bike brands pulling out of the U.S., we take a look at an Alabama trail system where the Catman might be spotted (!?), and we answer questions about the longevity of cassettes. We also add in another brand to the Black Friday sales roundup! 

Deal Links:
Black Friday Deals - https://electricbikereport.com/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-electric-bike-deals/
Yakima - https://ebrdeals.com/YakimaPromos 

Recent Reviews:
Lectric XPeak 2.0 - https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xpeak-2-review/ 
Pivot Shuttle AM - https://electricbikereport.com/pivot-shuttle-am-review/  

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00:40 - Cool Ebike Finds
06:27 - News Of The Week
12:56 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
16:22 - E-bike Trail Systems
19:15 - Questions & Comments
31:37 - Deals Of The Week
35:55 - Rider Of The Week
37:44 - Wrap Up

Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00YA5pv1uCM

In this episode, we look at some wild and wacky bikes that daring riders have put together. We also discuss the $26 billion in bike-project-related funding that came from this month’s election, consider the best all-around e-bike for heavy riders, and compare the merits of the Euphree Stellar Falcon and the Lectric XPress 750. 

We also highlight the myriad of bike paths and bike lanes in the city of Portland, Oregon! 

Please be sure to send us your questions, tell us what and how you ride, and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future episodes. Links to our social media channels are below! 

Deal Links:
Himiway: https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrBF-Himiway-HP
Troxus: https://ebrdeals.com/TroxusPromos
Specialized: https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedHP

Recent Reviews:
Rad Power Bikes RadKick: https://electricbikereport.com/rad-power-bikes-radkick-review/
Mokwheel Obsidian ST: https://electricbikereport.com/mokwheel-obsidian-st-review/

Other Links: 
https://www.canyon.com/en-de/customer-service/repair-spares-warranty/spectral-on-and-torque-on.html

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00:40 - Cool E-Bike Finds
05:46 - News Of The Week
11:39 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
15:30 - E-Bike Trail Systems
18:24 - Questions & Comments
22:06 - Deals Of The Week
24:49 - Rider Highlight
26:28 - Wrap Up