New Federal E-Bike Laws?! + Aventon Level 4 vs Discover 3
Big changes could be coming to the e-bike industry.
In this episode, we break down a new federal bill that could standardize how e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-mobility devices are classified across the U.S., along with what it could mean for riders, brands, and regulations moving forward.
We also cover major industry news, including one longtime bike component company shutting down operations while another brand expands manufacturing into the U.S.
🚴 In this video:
– New federal e-bike legislation (Safe SPEEDS Act)
– What standardized e-bike classifications could mean
– Industry shifts: one company closing, another expanding
– Aventon Level 4 REC vs Velotric Discover 3 comparison
Both the Aventon Level 4 REC and Velotric Discover 3 are among the most feature-packed and high-performing commuter e-bikes we’ve tested. We break down their differences in ride feel, performance, customization, and overall value to help you decide which is the better fit.
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Recent Reviews:
Aventon Level 4 REC – https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-level-4-rec-review/
Aventon Level 4 ADV – https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-level-4-adv-review/
E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
Wood River Trail, Idaho – https://www.traillink.com/trail/wood-river-trail/
Deals of The Week
– Ride1Up’s Spring into High Gear Sale – http://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Ride1up-Revv1
– Heybike’s Spring E-Bike Sale – https://ebrdeals.com/HeyBikePromos
Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Velotric Summit 2 – https://ebrdeals.com/Velotric-Summit-2
Amflow PL Carbon Pro – https://ebrdeals.com/AmflowPLCarbonPro
Mokwheel Obsidian – https://ebrdeals.com/ebrMokwheel-Obsidian
Lectric XP Trike2 – https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXPTrike2
Mooncool TK1 Folding Trike – https://ebrdeals.com/MoonCoolTK1
Sixthreezero Rickshaw – https://ebrdeals.com/SixThreeZero_RickShaw
Aventon Level 4 REC – https://ebrdeals.com/aventon-level-4-rec
Aventon Level 4 ADV – https://ebrdeals.com/aventon-level-4-adv
Velotric Discover 3 – https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricDiscover3
Velotric Discover M – https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricDiscoverM
Ride1Up Roadster V3 – https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpRoadsterV3
💬 What do you think about federal e-bike regulations?
And which bike would you choose — Aventon or Velotric?
Email questions to: questions@electricbikereport.com (or comment on this video, we love comments)
Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇
00:00 – Intro
00:34 – Upway
01:36 – News Of The Week
01:50 – New E-Bike Bill!
05:57 – Flow App Is Making Some Changes!
09:38 – Paragon Machine Works Has Closed
12:36 – Blaupunkt Opens US E-Bike Factory
14:18 – Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
16:58 – E-Bike Trail Systems
22:19 – Questions & Comments
22:36 – Which bikes are at the top in Hill Test results?
24:30 – Are the E-Trikes we review actually budget friendly?
27:50 – What’s up with the Level 4 Rec overheating?
32:35 – Aventon Level 4 Rec vs Velotric Discover 3
43:23 – Deals Of The Week
44:32 – Rider Highlight
46:37 – Wrap Up
47:06 – Bloopers
