Rad Power Bikes Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy (Possible Buyer?) + Trek E-Bike Recall | TWR Ep 62
All right, welcome to Electric Bike Report. My name is John >> and I’m Griffin. >> This episode we’re going to be talking about a recall from Tre. >> We’ll get you covered with all the details. >> Also, the future might be looking a little bit brighter for Rad Power bikes. >> Good to hear they could use some good news. >> And we’re going to go over some of the history about eBike motors and talk about their longevity. >> All that and more on this episode of the Weekly Recharge. All right, before we jump into this week’s news, just another reminder that if you have been highlighted in our writer of the week segment, we’d like to get you a t-shirt. So, make sure you fill out the form down in the video description. But getting into the news stories this week, the first thing that we’re going to be talking about is the new recall from Trek. So, this affects 700 Domain Plus and Checkpoint Plus ebikes. um specifically Domain Plus ALR5, ALR6 AXS, Checkpoint SL6, and Checkpoint SL7 models that were uh 20 26 models. So, they were sold in the US from July through September of this year for between $5 and $8,000. Uh the source of the recall, the problem here is uh some loose chain ring bolts, so they can come off while you’re riding and that can present a crash hazard. There were three incidents that have been reported. so far, but no injuries have resulted. So, always glad to hear that. Um, but if you have one of the affected bikes, uh, Trex announcement advises that you stop riding it immediately, make yourself an appointment at your local Trek dealer for maintenance, and then technicians there can tighten the bolts to the appropriate spec to make sure that you are safe. Uh, and then also, if you’re affected, Tre is going to give you a $20 intore credit towards Tre or Treowned merch, uh, which is valid through all of next year. So, uh, yeah, nothing really much more to add here other than I’m just happy to see that this is, uh, a relatively small recall. The last one that we talked about from track was like 26,000 bikes. So, uh, 700 is definitely much better and glad that, uh, you know, things are being taken care of here. >> Yeah, absolutely. In our next story, Rad Powerbikes files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and may have a buyer. >> Question mark. >> I’m Ron Burgundy. Um, so in recent weeks, just to recap for those who might not be up to date, in recent weeks, the brand announced that it may close it uh in January of 2026 if it did not receive additional funding. Now, some of its older batteries were also deemed potentially unsafe by the CPSC, though RAD did dispute that claim. Uh, they did not agree to recall because the required cost would immediately put them out of business. Now, on Monday, a spokesperson from RAD made a statement saying, “As we work to secure a sustainable future for the RAD brand, RAD has filed for Chapter 11 protection as part of a process to complete a sale of the company within the next 45 to 60 days. The step allows us to keep operating in the ordinary course of business while we pursue the best possible outcome for the people who rely on RAD every day. Our goal is to keep the company intact and preserve the relationships we have built with writers, vendors, suppliers, and partners. We are not giving up.” Um, and according to Bicycle Retailer, the bankruptcy filing lists RAD’s estimated liabilities at $72.8 million, while its estimated assets are valued at 32.1 million, including its remaining inventory estimated at approximately $14.2 million. Now, um, there’s a little bit more proof of the impact of tariffs kind of found throughout this reporting that the company owes over $8 million to US customs. Jeez. >> Yeah. It also owes nearly another 8 million to manufacturing companies in Asia. So, we’re not sure if this means the company already has a buyer lined up or if it’s simply a step intended to make a buyout more appealing, but either way, we’re still rooting for RAD and we hope to see that the company bounces back after this if it does find its funding. Um, you know, this is better than the alternative of chapter 7, which is pretty much you are going out a chapter 11. You’ve got a little bit extra time. You can maybe work something out with a buyer. So, hopefully they do have that, you know, going on with a restructuring, you know, waiting in the wings. >> Yeah, looking forward to see how this shakes out, you know, within the next few weeks, I’m sure. Um, so anyway, next story is uh from over in the UK. So, Scarper conversion kits are going to be offered as upgrades on Sonder gravel bikes. Um, and for those unaware, Scarper makes an all-in-one conversion kit that includes both a motor and a battery, and that attaches to a non-electric bike’s chain stay on the non-drive side. Uh, other specs of the Scarper, it weighs 4.5 kg or about 9.9 lb. It produces up to 76 new m of torque. It’s rated for up to 50 km or 31 miles of range with the 240 watt uh included battery. It’s compatible with nearly all bikes with 26 to 29 in wheels and uh disc brakes of some form. And then it has a maximum speed of 20 km/h or 15.5 mph as all things over there are. Um so Scarper and Sondor have uh part partnered to offer build kits for three of the Sor Camino gravel bikes. So, we’ve got the Apex 1 flat bar setup that is 2,649 lb uh with the Scarper included. Then, we’ve got the aluminum GRX1 that is 2,999 lb with the Scarper. And then also a titanium GRX1 that is 4,249 lb with the Scarper. Um, now there is an electric version of the Camino that SER offers called the El Camino, as in electric Camino. >> Oh, very nicely. >> I like what they did there. uh with uh an integrated KMC motor and a 250watth battery. Uh but you know, this conversion kit allows riders to remove the motor and battery to just have a lighter analog bike, which is pretty smart. So, uh the CEO of Scarper, whose name is Ian Brown, made a statement about the partnership and he said, “Uh, riders want freedom and flexibility, not a second heavy bike. With Ser, we bring click- on power to award-winning frames through a partnership celebrating British design and innovation. The result is one bike covers the city and the wild with no compromises on ride feel. For the Scarper brand, this is an exciting step forward as we develop new partnerships that bring to life a new use case for our product. So, there is an installation showcasing this partnership uh in London’s Selfridges store. And then, if you are a current owner of a Sander bike, uh you can still get the Scarper add-on at any Alp Kit stores that are in Edinburgh, Hather Sage, Bristol, Kingston, and Ilkley. Hopefully I said all those things right. We are in Utah in the USA where uh we >> ignorant of a little bit of the abroad pronunciation of certain places. >> Exactly. Yes. But cool stuff. >> Definitely. So in our final story here, we have motorcycle classes in Las Vegas are going to teach ebike and scooter safety. Pretty cool program here. So this program is being funded by the state of Nevada Department of Public Safety in response to an increase in ebike and e- scooter related crashes. Um, in this past year, there were over 200 reported collisions involving minors within school zones in just Clark County. Now, motorcycle safety programs will begin teaching riders in January. The course will include information about battery care, ebike classifications, crash prevention, and general riding safety. There will be two parts to the course, a self-paced online section, and then an in-person portion where students will be presented with real world scenarios. Uh Lori uh Lorie Sanders, a manager for the motorcycle safety program at the College of Southern Nevada, made a statement that seemed to encourage parents to enroll their kids. Uh saying, “It’s free and there is no cost. Our only cost is to get them here and maybe we can give them some information that you may h may have been trying to give them. Of course, we all know that kids don’t always listen to their parents, but maybe having folks that are maybe closer in their age or just not their parents pointing it out.” Very true to them. >> Yeah. Yeah, it makes sense. don’t always listen to parents and contest by that. Anyway, we’d love to see more of this approach around the country. Really, in our eyes, education and training are better than adding more stricter laws around ebikes and their use. There’s definitely a, you know, the ability to be safer than the systems that we have now. We just need some better education because, oh, if you can ride a bike, okay, just hop on the bike. Probably a little bit more involved than that. Some other steps we can take to keeping, you know, kids and everybody really safe on ebing bikes. I like to think of it as just the equivalent of, you know, obviously there’s a law for wearing your seatelt when you’re driving a car. But like that’s just something that you should know anyway. Like you get in a car, you put your seatelt on. That’s just what you do. Same thing with with ebikes. You know, if we can educate people to uh you know, learn these things young and employ these practices as they get older, that’s good. >> Yeah. But that’ll do it for this week’s news. >> All right, everybody. It is trivia time. And hopefully we’re putting an end to the unfortunate streak of ties. I know I’ve brought my agame today, so John, I’m sorry, but prepare to wear the helmet of shame. I’m coming for you. >> That’s all I have to say. >> I don’t even need to respond to that. That’s how I feel. >> Whatever. >> Anyway, we’ve got Christina behind the camera reading off answers. Hi, Christina. >> Hello. >> Hello. Hello. All right, Christina. What is question numero uno? >> All right. Number one. What is the primary reason ebike chains were faster than acoustic bike chains? A. higher cadence, B continuous motor torque, C larger chain rings, or D, heavier frames. >> Yes. B, continuous motor torque. >> Okay. Okay. Starting off pretty well. >> My eraser. >> That’s the best of all the game. >> All right. Number two. What condition causes the highest instantaneous current draw from an ebike battery? A cruising at top speeds, B. Regenerative braking, C starting from a stop on a steep hill, or D. Riding downhill. >> Um, there’s variables in this question. >> Can Can you repeat those? >> Yes. >> Means John doesn’t know. >> A. Cruising at top speed. B. regenerative braking. C starting from a stop on a steep hill or D riding downhill. >> Except that I do know. >> He does know. Starting from a stop on a steep hill. >> Like maybe it depends on like how big of a hill it is. What? >> I would think I would have thought cruising at the top speed. Just >> I mean if you’re if you’re holding like 20 miles per hour or something like that’s mostly bike. Just don’t don’t give me that look. Look of smuggness, Mr. I got the point. >> I would have guessed that one. I would have been with you, John or Griffin. >> I’m winning. >> Christina is with me. >> Right. >> Okay. >> All right. Number three. What year is generally credited as the debut of the first commercially successful modern ebike? >> A. 1989, the year Taylor Swift was born. B. 1993. C 1998. or D 2003. >> B 1993, the Yamaha PAS. >> Yamaha. All right. >> All right. John’s still up one. >> Feel like I had an advantage in this question for reasons that we’ll talk about later. >> All right. >> Foreshadowing. >> Yes. >> Stay tuned for that. >> Exactly. >> All right. Number three. Four. Four. >> Four. >> Four. What did Yamaha’s original PAS system stand for? >> A power assist system, B pedal amplification system, C performance assist series, or D powered active support. Those were really hard to read. >> They’re all very similar. >> And I’m just going to take a shot in the dark cuz I don’t know. >> John, let’s go. >> John’s better at shooting in the dark, apparently. And >> once again, I may have uh done some research relating. >> Oh, so you you’ve got inside information that is not something I have. Well, >> I see how it is. The system is rigged. >> I feel like in the last couple weeks when he’s closed the tie, it’s like, oh, I already knew this. I re I feel like doing some cheating. I >> was going to say, is Michael drawing inspiration off of like, you know, the show prep? So, I mean, when John’s doing the majority of the prep that week, unfair. >> I mean, in the past, there have definitely been questions related to like your reviews. I don’t know those bikes. >> Yeah, whatever. >> On with the next one. >> All right, next one. >> What? Five, right? >> Uh, yes. >> Uh, sure. Okay. >> Which company launched the first production mid drive motor specifically designed for ebikes? A. Yamaha, B. Bosch, C. Panasonic, or D. Buffang? M. It’s between one of two in my mind. >> Yeah, >> IT’S THE OTHER ONE. >> OH, PANASONIC, wasn’t it? >> Panasonic. >> Panasonic. Oh, you missed that one with me. Okay, well, at least it wasn’t just me. Go further behind, which I don’t care for. >> Still crushing you, Griffin. >> I mean, I wouldn’t say crushing this time. Comeback can be mounted. We even got a tiebreaker question this week in case we end. I just got to catch you. That’s fine. Hopefully, we don’t need it. >> You got two left. You’ve got to get them right. You got to get them wrong. >> There’s time. >> All right. What milestone occurred for global ebike adoption in 2021? A. Ebikes out sold cars in Europe. B. US ebike sales exceeded e-car sales. C. Global ebike sales surpassed 40 million units annually. D. Ebikes became legal in all US states. Okay, >> you sound about as sure as I do. >> I mean, >> make or break. >> It’s a break. >> The answer is C. Global ebike sales surpassed 40 million units. >> Oh, that’s a problem. >> Crushing your >> makes me think of dumb and dumber. Anu an annual annually annual >> annual. >> Um, wait, how many questions do we have left? >> One more. >> And this one’s worth five for all the marbles. Here we go >> for the comeback of the year. >> Darn it. It’s going to be John’s week. >> What year did ebike sales in Europe first surpass traditional bicycle sales in several major markets? A 2014, B 2017, C 2020, or D 2022. >> You know what, Griffin? We’ll make it worth five points. B 2017. >> Yeah, >> sorry. # sorry not sorry. >> That was a bad week. Sorry everybody. I promised I was going to bring it. I did not bring it. I brought a world of hurt on myself. Okay. Well, as I dawn the helmet of shame for coming in second this week. You can let us know how you did down in the comments if you had a John score or a Griffin score. Hopefully not a Griffin score. >> And let us uh know who you think will win next week. Me. All right, jumping into our weekly peak behind the curtain here. We got in a big shipment of ebikes from AMA. So, we looking at >> It’s always fun when they bring out the pallet, not just the box. >> This This is true. And it’s honestly like not every day that that happens. We typically get, you know, maybe one or two bikes from a brand, but this time we got four. Uh so, we’ve got the uh new version of two of their big uh big su fat tire models. We have the regular big su 2.0 know that uh you know fulls size fat tire ebike with a gigantic battery. Um the big su sport 2.0 so that’s a little bit more of like a fun size utility fat tire ebike. And then we have the big sir u so that’s a new model that’s like kind of an interesting cross between a fun fat tire utility bike and uh like a moped style bike. So there’s like it comes with a really beefy cargo rack and uh passenger seating. >> Yep. Cushioned ready for to roll for two people. >> Yeah. cuz that’s that’s not all. >> And then then we also got the Rocky in which is their rear hub equipped. Kind of like looks a little bit like an EMTB, you know, one of those like SUV style ebikes. Just a little bit more rugged looking type thing. Has a really cool paint job on that one, too. I’m actually pretty excited. Show you guys that with a metal flake to it. It’s really pretty awesome. Um, but not only did we get some new stuff in, but we actually had plenty of things go live. So, starting things off, uh, my review of the Turn GSD S10 go live. I don’t want to like over get stuff done. I don’t want to like overhype this too much, but it’s like it’s probably one of the nicest ebikes I’ve ever ridden, like period, bar none. So, it is a very premium um cargo style ebike, but when I say it has all the bells and whistles, it’s got all the bells and whistles. The Bosch motor on it was great. Turns got like a lot of like proprietary stuff built in. Like their handlebar is really cool. They have like a locking kickstand. There’s just a lot to go over. So, please do go watch that review if you’re interested. Again, it’s niest compliment I can give. It’s probably one of the top five or 10 ebikes I’ve ridden of whatever style. Yeah, >> my takeaway from the brief time I spent on it was that it very much is like the ebike equivalent of a minivan. Like it’s just ready to rock and roll and very well equipped. But then I had one go live as well and I’ve been waiting on this one for a little while. This is the Priority Skyline. So that is a uh we’ll say like kind of mid-tier commuter, but it’s equipped with some nice tech. That is a 12-speed pinion gearbox. Always happy to see that system. It’s very intuitive and userfriendly and also very lowmaintenance. So, if that is appealing to you, definitely check out that review and make sure you’re subscribed so you can keep up to date on all the new content. >> Each week, we like to take a look at somewhere you could go for a really nice bike ride. And John is covering us this week with a new trail we’re going to check out. John, where is it we’re riding at? >> This uh time we’re going to head to Chicago and we’re going to look at the Chicago Lakefront Trail. Uh this is an 18mi pave path that runs right along Lake Michigan and actually goes right through downtown Chicago. Um, now the reason that I picked this just kind of try to switch it up every week, but uh when I was like 12 or 13, I actually took a trip to uh Chicago with my school and this trail runs by a bunch of the stuff that we saw there. There’s like a ton of really cool tourist attractions there, museums, that sort of thing. >> They’re the ones with the giant bean. >> Uh, yes, that one. >> Did you go check that out? >> I don’t think that was installed when I went there. I think I >> Oh, I forgot how old you are. Very old, John. >> Get getting up there. Yeah. Anyway, uh, diving back into the Chicago Lakefront Trail. So, uh, did a pretty good amount of research here. So, according to the Chicago Architecture Center, the trail, and I’m going to pull a quote here, nearly fulfills the vision architect Daniel Burnham laid out in his 1909 plan of Chicago for a linear park along the lakefront that would stretch to the city’s limits and provide recreation space to residents. Uh, and that architect, Burnham, was previously the director of works for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Pretty cool. Uh, but today the trail connects 13 neighborhoods along with many of the city’s parks, beaches, landmarks, and as I said, tourist attractions. It runs between the Cathy Austerman Beach on the north side of town down to the Southshore Nature Sanctuary and Cultural Center on the Southside. And uh it basically accommodates you know residents of all types, pedestrians, cyclists that include, you know, commuters, marathoners, tourists, uh you know, just leisure strollers, whoever. Uh but it was originally a shared use trail. And then there was a project that was completed in 2018 that actually divided it into two lanes. Uh so that’s pretty unique. So there’s one lane for cyclists and another for pedestrians. Just a little bit safer of a setup there. And then going back to a study that I found from 2011, the Chicago Park District and Active Transportation Alliance estimated at that point in time that 30,000 people used at least part of the trail daily. And I think it’s very fair to say that, you know, that number is probably far higher now, >> I’d imagine. Yeah. >> But, you know, beautiful stuff here along the way. Aside from great views of the Chicago skyline, which is iconic, uh, and you know, just the water of Lake Michigan, you’ve also got the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. >> Oh, finally, someone erected a museum to honor all of my accomplishments and achievements. About time. >> You wish. Uh, there’s also the Field Museum. This is one of the places I’ve been to. This is home of Sue the T-Rex skeleton. that is the most complete or best preserved specimen that we currently have at this point in time. There’s also the Adler Planetarium, the Shed Aquarium, where you can see uh over 32,000 aquatic animals, and then a really big one here, the Navy Pier in downtown. The path connects right to that. So, there’s just tons of stuff going on at the Navy Pier. There’s restaurants, uh, where you can get Chicago dogs, deep dish pizza, and loads of, you know, other types of foods. All kinds of shops. There’s carnival rides. There’s a uh big ferris wheel that’s really cool. And then you’ve also got the Chicago Children’s Museum there as well as the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. There’s also some public art exhib exhibitions there. Uh but then the trail continues on and connects to a few more things over at uh Lincoln Park in the city. Not the band, the place. >> Bummer. How’s that? Concert. Sweet. >> Punny. Uh but anyway, at Lincoln Park, there’s a zoo, a world famous zoo, a conservatory, and then the Peggy Noteart Nature Museum. Uh you know, in our experience just doing research for this show and this segment specifically, it’s pretty rare to see this much stuff that’s crammed into one place that you can get to by bike. Uh you know, normally it’s it’s either a lengthy sort of experience thing or, you know, a fairly short but scenic thing. This kind of just mixes everything together, I think. Um, I just think it’s it’s really cool and I would love to do that. I uh class one and two ebikes are allowed here, so you can bring your own or get a rental bike at any of the local companies there. There’s plenty um you know, throughout the city, but also at the Navy Pier. And um you know, of course, Chicago, Chicago rather, is the windy city, so you might not want to ride this trail this time of year. Might be better for planning a spring or summer vacation. always like to cherry pick and go when it’s, you know, at peak >> peak season or whatever, but hey, it’s an ebike. You can combat the wind on an ebike a little bit more easily than you can on other things. But yeah, definitely, you know, pick your your time, pick your spot, go when it’s nice, and go enjoy a Chicago dog. Not like that is not overrated in the slightest. By the way, Chicago Dogs are money. >> I agree with that. And I would also say the same about deep dish pizza, which is it’s different. You know, it’s different, but it’s it’s its own thing. Um, but just as a tip, the >> is it a true compliment? You’re like, it’s different, but it’s good. I mean, I just have to divide them in my mind. Like, >> you just want to join in on the pizza wars or whatever. That’s what it is. You’re like, I just love all the debate New York style, Detroit style, whatever. >> Yeah, they’re they’re different things and they each have deserve their own respect. >> But anyway, speaking of the seasonal part of this trail, you know, it can be closed or at least parts of it can be closed due to weather conditions. And when I was researching, there were a kind of a there was a section in the middle of the trail that did seem to be closed like currently. So, be sure to check the Chicago Park District website for updates on that. But yeah, if you have ridden this trail, let us know how you liked it. If you have anything in your local area that you’d like us to talk about, be sure to let us know. You can drop us comments down below or email us. What is that? Email, Griffin. >> Questions electric.com. John. >> All right, time for the section that is mine and John’s favorite. Hopefully, it’s yours, too. That is questions and comments from our audience across our YouTube videos or at our website or at questionsele electricbackreport.com. Sometimes we get some questions there as well. >> All right, so jumping into our first one here. This comes to us from Leo L8140 on the Electra Townygo review on YouTube who says, “Since the battery isn’t replaceable, do they replace a new bike when the battery isn’t working? Experience tells us that batteries die after one to two years of use.” H >> good question. Yeah. Um, so I’m going to kind of go broad here and then dial dial in as we go, but um, battery life really depends a lot on chemical composition. So there are a whole bunch of different types of lithium ion batteries. Uh, some of them only last 500 full charge cycles. Others can go beyond 2,000. Um, but not all of them are used in ebikes. So, typically when we’re thinking about the ones used in ebikes, uh they’re going to last between 500 to a,000 full charge cycles, uh but they can go longer if you, you know, care for your batteries properly. Uh the generally accepted lifespan is roughly 3 to 5 years depending on use. So, if you are only getting a year or two out of yours, I would maybe say that, you know, a you might want to file a warranty claim or b you just might want to, you know, pay a little bit more attention to your uh charging andor storage practices just to make sure that you are getting the most life out of your battery. But, um, dialing in again more specifically here to the Electro Towny Go. So, this bike does have its battery sealed in the frame. Uh, and typically with bikes like this, there is going to be some sort of access panel that can be removed to allow access to the batteries, you know, in case they need service or replacement later. Um, in the case of this bike specifically and really anything from like Track Specialized, uh, some other brands, you’re going to need to bring those to a dealer and the technicians there will take care of that for you. Most of the time, these are not meant to be, you know, serviced by the consumer. Uh, but on, you know, bikes from a lot of direct consumer companies that is possible. Like I’m thinking of the, uh, Bellatri T1ST, for example. They even have like a video on how to, you know, remove that panel and get access to the battery. So, yeah, hopefully that helps you out. >> And as always, just practice, you know, good battery maintenance and hygiene and just help extend the life of it as best as you can. That’s what, you know, we do with our personal bikes and stuff like that. And then we’ve covered that extensively in the past. If you have more questions about it, let us know in the comments. >> Very well said. Yes. But moving on to our next question. And this comes to us from William Gomez 5876 on the electric XP4750 review on YouTube. How could people love extending their arms so much for these style of bikes? >> So that is actually a great question. I I would push back slightly on the XP4 and saying that it’s got such an extension because electric actually kind of specifically addressed it when they made the XP4 compared to previous models and what was really common for a long time on folding ebikes. >> Yep. And still is in a lot of cases >> and still is in a lot of cases. I think we’re starting to see more and more kind of like bring that reach in a little bit so it’s a little bit less extreme. You’re not like, you know, lock armed like going straight out. Um, but again, I I think the XP4 is actually a good example. What do they call it? The 0° stem or something like that. It kind of like follows the head tube angle instead of like going more upright. Um, so it’s actually pretty nice. So again, some previous models we saw that on like the XP3 or uh Veltric fold one event and Sing many others. It it was really common to have that long reach and it was one of the things that we were, you know, we’ve expressed a little bit of criticism in the past on like folding ebikes or just some like, you know, cautious things you need to know. Um when you have that long reach and narrow handlebar can, you know, feel a little bit, you know, tight turning and stuff like that, you like >> sensitive. Sensitive is a great word. Exactly. Um, but again with that, you know, the new wave of sims we’re starting to see, which comes back towards the rider a little bit, it’s helping eliminate that. You get a little bit more bend in the elbow. That way, it’s a little bit more sporty, less twitchy, less chaotic, which is really nice. Actually just wrapped up a review for the Topia Carbon Fold ST. Little preview of what’s to come in a couple of weeks. Um, it was another one that had, you know, allowing a little bit of bend in the elbow. I like this trend that we’re seeing in folding ebikes. So, um, again, on the XP4, electric did really emphasize that stem. electric tends to inspire copycats, I would say. >> Definitely. >> They’re very popular. The XP series is of course the number one selling ebike in America. So, I’m expecting over the next year or two, we’re going to see more and more folders start to fall in line and follow suit and get a little bit that more comfortable reach to it because it does kind of smooth out the handling, calm it down a little bit more, and just makes it even easier and more enjoyable to ride. So, >> and it is worth pointing out with the XP4 that they kind of redesigned that bike like from the ground up, which is is pretty cool. It it was like a just a masterful job really of kind of like keeping the iconic look while redesigning a bunch of stuff like to it. It was very it was familiar yet different at the same time. And I think they actually dialed in a lot of stuff on it pretty nicely. So >> agreed definitely. >> All right. Um for our next one, this comes to us from uh Glenn Huckkins on our Black Friday page on the website. Says, “Hello, gentlemen. I have done extensive research and test riding and I am perplexed. I ride on greenways, paved and unpaved, and also light unpaved trail riding includes some roots and rocks, but only the smallest of jumps. I am looking for a diverse bike, but may concede uh the need for two. In addition to my road bike, I must have a throttle. So, I have narrowed my search to the following: the Eventure M, the Ride OneUp Borsa, and the Priority Skyline. Do you have an opinion on these, or do you have another suggestion? Thanks for your attention to this matter. Regards, Glenn. Excellent question for sure. Such >> a good sign off. I I like a good proper sign off. >> Thank you for your attention to this. >> Great. I like that. Very professional >> indeed. >> Um so bottom line is here, you know, you’ve narrowed down to some really good choices. And I think that based on the areas that you’ve described where you’re planning to ride, uh that some form of SUV style, commuter, you know, fat tire, some something in there is going to fit kind of all your needs. I don’t really see the need for you to consider two bikes. I think you’re going to, you know, find one that that fits the bill here. Um, now when we dive into the answers to this question, we are kind of assuming that when it comes to the jumps that you mentioned, you’re not actually really hitting those and maybe instead you’re kind of just rolling over them. Um, in that case, these options should be great. But just keep in mind that with a lot of ebikes in this price range, suspensions are very entry level. And in some cases, they may even say specifically like don’t use these for jumping. Um, but let’s run through uh some of our highlights from, uh, testing of all three bikes. We’re going to kind of trade off here. So, uh, talking about the Adventure M first. So, this bike, you know, we’ve been waiting for this one for a long time. A mid drive Adventure. It just feels very natural, but also nice and powerful. Uh, and then it does have a compatible optional throttle. It has loads of security and ride tuning features with the ACU module and the event and app. We’ve covered those in depth on the show. So, uh, you know, the motor tuning, you’ve got geo fencing, remote disabling, alarm system, uh, wheel lock, battery lock, the works. Um, the suspension seat post and fork here give you kind of the most suspension out of any of the options here. So, that is going to give you probably the cushiest ride in addition to the fat tires. Uh, and then you’ve got just a really efficient mid drive motor. In our range test, it went over the 100 mile mark, which is pretty insane for a bike of this style. >> That was very unexpected. A very nice pleasant surprise though. >> Granted in the lowest power level, but you know that’s that yeah it still feels great in that mode. Uh and then you know as a sort of caveat we’ll kind of give you something to consider without with each of these bikes. But you know the electronic shifting here is very cool but it’s maybe not as responsive as we we’d have preferred. And then you know if you are doing you know more off-roading you may that may be a bit of a downside I guess. >> Yeah fair point. Um and then in speaking towards the Ride OneUp Vorsa. So, the motor on this one is one of the most powerful 750 watt motors that we have tested uh period really. Um you can check that and like with our hill test data and whatnot. It’s one of the fastest we have uh taken up the the hill. It also has the torque and cadence sensor modes and a customizable power output uh without the need for an app which is kind of nice. >> Um the most affordable option of the group that we have here and it’s not really usually when it’s like the cheapest option there’s some sort of performance dip or drop. It’s not really the case here. This is a very highly capable machine. Um, and then it’s useful for errands and also passenger capable too. It’s got a pretty unique rack on it, 150 lb rated that can actually be extended as well. Um, I think it’s another 30 lbs or so if I remember right. So, you can get basically turn into a cargo bike. And then it’s generally just well equipped. It’s got good drivetrain, tires, brakes. It’s got all that you really want. So, it doesn’t have some of the fancier features on the Adventure M like we described with the ACU or the electronic shifting or the priority sky skyline, which we’ll get into in its pinion gearbox, but at the same time, you can make the argument you don’t need those things, although they are nice and you are of course getting the savings, which is why it’s one of the most affordable on this list here. So, something to cons to consider there if you do want the fancier gizmos and gadgets. You’ll find those on the other bikes. >> And then jumping into the Priority Skyline here, which as we talked about earlier, my review for that just went live. So, if you want more detail, be sure you check that out. Uh, but just going over some of the highlights here. That pingioning gearbox really is spectacular. I’ve only had the chance to test a few ebikes with that technology, and every single time I just really look forward to it. It is it’s almost set it and forget it. like once you get kind of the uh parameters dialed in for the automatic part portion of the shifting, it just becomes something that you know you you can focus a lot more on enjoying the ride and just kind of pedaling, not really thinking about shifting a lot. Um, but the Skyline is, you know, one of the most affordable bikes out there with that technology. It’s also super low maintenance with the pinion gearbox and the uh Gates belt drive. So, we’ve talked about this plenty of times on the show, but a gates belt is going to last at least twice as long as a chain. And then with the pinion gearbox, it’s a sealed unit, so everything, all the gearing is protected. Uh, but then there’s like an internal oil bath you just have to change annually or every, I think, 6200 miles if I remember correctly. Um, I would say kind of between all three of these that the Skyline is going to be kind of the sportiest feeling of these. Um, I think in my review I likened it to like kind of a high-end sedan of some sort. Anyway, um, >> a Lexus something >> something along those lines. Yeah. Uh, where, you know, it’s speedy, it’s sporty, it’s got that sort of luxury feel. Um, this is also the lightest weight option by a few pounds, so that will likely make it the most maneuverable. Uh, but just, you know, kind of the tradeoff here with this bike is that it comes with street tires. So, if you are planning to do some off-roading, you would probably need to replace those. >> Um, but then we’ve got a couple other options that came to mind, you know, things that you might consider. Uh, although I don’t know that they’re quite as well suited for your needs as as the three that you highlighted, but you could look into the Eupree Stellar Falcon or the Velrix Summit 1. And then just kind of to summarize here, we’d probably ste toward the Vorsa both due to its affordability and its simplicity, especially if you’re on a budget. But if you want maybe a little bit more of a natural ride feel and, you know, great tech security features and super long range, the Adventure M would probably be better for you. Uh, and then, you know, just kind of on the high end, if you really want to splurge and want something that’s a little bit more lowmaintenance, um, you know, and you don’t mind changing out the tires, then we’d steer you towards the Priority Skyline. But, uh, you know, again, all three great options. Hopefully that helps you decide. >> And as always, if you do end up picking one of them, please let us know. We always love the followup and, you know, which one you end up picking and let us know why >> we do. Yeah. Um, moving on though, let’s see. We’ve got a question. This is a good one. uh from last week’s episode of the show from someone named Michael Galaxy, which I just really love that name. Awesome name. Fantastic name. Uh Michael says, “Why do you guys sit so far apart? It looks like you don’t like each other. >> I can confirm that John and I like each other just fine. We have been co-workers for over three years now. Um you know, we can get along very well and we share a lot of good laughs and jokes along the way. I’d like to think >> we do. >> Um of course, what we do is still work and life is still life. So, we can certainly still get stressed and have our bad days, too. It’s why we have this gap here in case one of us decide to swing on the other one, there’s plenty of space to like duck and get out of the way. Um, no. So, in all honesty, it’s I’ll try not to go too deep into the weeds here with you, but as we set things up to do these types of shows, um, we’re very cognizant of how we are setting things up for things that we’re doing right now or things we might be doing. We kind of have those different segments. Sometimes we have, you know, we didn’t have it this week, but there’s like gear and accessories and stuff like that. We like to leave a space for that so that it’s right here. John and I don’t have to change our seat location or anything like that. It can just kind of be accommodated right there in the middle. Um, we’re just kind of like working with the space that we have, of course. And then, you know, it’s a pretty versatile space, but we do have to set it up and stuff every time. So, realistically, this is just kind of like the middle of the road option that works the best for everything we’re trying to do. And we just, you know, sit here. But don’t worry, we’re we’re buddies. >> That’s right. And also, I feel like uh it’s worth mentioning that like in real life, there’s probably less room than maybe what it appears on camera. just the way the camera works like kind of changes things the depth of field. So >> that is fair. Like this is exactly like if we were sitting down at like a dining room table or something like that, this is probably about the space you would give somebody. So >> absolutely. Yeah. >> But hey, we always love the, you know, like the unconventional questions or the observations or things like that. By all means, keep them coming. >> Yeah, we like talking about bikes, but other things are fun, too. >> Mix it up. Throw some other things in the mix. Exactly. >> All right. So, our final question today comes to us from last week’s episode from USN USA, uh, who says, “I realize that mid drives are fairly new. Do you know how reliable mid drives compared to hub drives over years of use?” That is a great question. >> That is, and I was pretty thrilled to actually dive into this. I, you know, really like doing deep dives and learning things along the way. So, >> is this like one of those things that we’ve like written articles for back on the website and stuff like that, but it’s been a while since we jumped into this. Yeah, it’s a fun one to jump into. >> It’s true. Yeah. And I I feel like uh we’ve sort of touched on a little bit of this in previous uh trivia segments, but uh let’s just kind of start off by running through a little bit of the history of ebike motors and then we’ll talk about longevity after that. So um you know it it is technically true that mid drives are newer than rear hub motors, but I would be willing to bet that both have been around a bit longer than you’d think. Um, based on my re research here, uh, the first rear hub bike motor was patented way back in 1895 by an inventor named Ogden Bolton Jr. and it was a direct drive style motor. And then, believe it or not, the first mid drive was patented just two years later in 1897 by Hosea Libby. Um, but in terms of like modern ebikes, >> the, you know, details are are a little bit fuzzy out there. It’s kind of a gray area. um as far as the development and and evolution of this stuff, but Yamaha was definitely one of the earliest pioneers in the world of ebikes. Um so the company made a prototype ebike in 1989 and then released its first production mid drive equipped model in 1993. That bike was pretty interesting. So it was called the PA26-. It had a 235 W motor with a torque sensor way back in 93 and a nickel cadmium battery. and it had a range of only 15 miles. Come a long way since then. Yes, we have. >> Um and but so a little bit of the history there. But then talking about longevity, uh both motor types really realistically should last for years and years when cared for properly. Um but you know, their lifespan is going to depend on the quality of the motor to start and then after it’s in your hands, how you ride and how you maintain your bike. Um, according to some research that I found here, Aello claims that mid drives and rear hub motors can both last for over 10,000 miles. But then turn uh says that hub motors typically last 3 to seven years while mid drive motors last 5 to 10 years. And then there was another source that we found a little bit more of like a DIY kind of person. Um, this this individual claimed that with periodic disassembly, cleaning, and regasing, and we’re talking like every 5 or 10,000 miles, that a mid drive can last an average of 20,000 mi. It’s pretty pretty impressive, but I don’t know how many people are going to do that out there, but, you know, it’s always an option. >> Um, looking at, you know, reasons for motors to fail though, moisture and heat are really kind of the two killers of motors. Um you you can do a few things to kind of mitigate those. So minimize the amount of time that you ride when you know the weather is nasty outside. Um and then you know if you do have to be out there in the rain or sle or snow uh you know just dry your bike and your motor off when you’re parked. You can also uh you know store your bike in an well ventilated area with low humidity. Um, so you know, maybe if if it’s wet outside, you know, avoid putting a cover on it for a while. Uh, don’t exceed your bike’s weight limits. If you do that, that can tax the motor. Um, and then, you know, doing things, we talked about this last week on the show, but, um, you know, using your throttle for prolonged uphill climbs, um, or using your bike just under constant max assist power, like those can also tax the motor as well. But uh kind of backing off on your power level helps extend your battery life as well. Uh but then also riding in extremely high temperatures can be bad because that sort of baseline temperature of the motor is is hot and then it just continues to get hotter. >> Um so there are some additional considerations to keep in mind. So direct drive hub motors have a longer lifespan than geared hub motors just because of the fact that there are fewer moving parts. Um, but hub motors then they they are less expensive to replace than mid drives, but mid drives are easier to service. And then if we’re looking at mid drives, if you don’t have a shift sensor in your system or you don’t have proper shifting habits established, mid drives because of the way that they work with the drivetrain, they can actually cause more wear to your drivetrain, which then requires more frequent maintenance and parts replacement. Uh, but mid drives do have the advantage of being a little bit better at dissipating heat. >> So really with all that in mind, um, again, it just kind of comes down to like where you live and how you use your bike. So ebikes with mid drives are likely going to cost a little bit more upfront and may require a little bit more cost along the way, but that still may end up being cheaper than buying a new ebike with a hub motor more regularly. Um, we’ve seen, you know, a lot of riders that have gone 10,000 miles or more and they claim that their ebikes are still going strong. Um, so, you know, we do think that maybe some of the mileage claims are conservative, but, you know, it’s a good rule of thumb. It’s a place to start. And, uh, again, if you’re taking care of your bike, you shouldn’t have to worry. >> I was going to say that’s a the proper note to end on. Just how you take care of it is going to definitely correlate with how long it lasts. It’s kind of like one of those got like a neighbor who’s driving this like Honda that’s got like a quarter million miles or something on it. It’s because he takes very like meticulous care of his whereas like a different friend of mine who’s driving like the same I think it’s like a one year different like car like his was like dead at like 170 or something like that. It’s because >> you know he waits until lights turn on to tell him to take care of stuff. He’s a lot like proactive with it. So same thing with ebikes. I mean you know treat them well and they will last longer is general general rule of thumb. Uh the moisture part that’s like the only like downside one. like we’re like super lucky. We’re in a pretty dry area, so like we’re a little insulated from it, but >> definitely >> again like you know when in doubt um yeah, keep it somewhere dry and stay on top of it and should last you many many miles. But as always, thank you to everyone who wrote in with questions and comments. Uh you can drop us one of those on this video right here and hopefully we’ll be answering your questions on the next episode. >> All right, everybody. We’re going holiday themed for this week’s >> Yes, we are. Deals of the week. Deals of the week. deals of the week. >> I don’t know when to start right there. >> Okay, that’s that’s good with me. >> Nice. All right, so what do we got in terms of deals for last minute shoppers looking for an ebike gift? >> Yeah, we’re going to continue the trend of running through uh quite a handful of things here. So, starting off with retrospects end of the year blowout, which offers up to $500 off ebikes. So, we have the KOA Rev 2. That’s one you reviewed, Griffin. Uh it’s kind of a nice relaxed 500 watt fat tire eBike. either high step or step through frames that is 500 bucks off down to just $1,100. So that’s about as good of a deal. >> Good pricing for fat tire. >> Absolutely. And then we’ve also got uh a higherend similar model, the limited edition Grateful Dead Koa Rev Plus 2. So that one has a 750 W uh motor with torque sensor and that one is 300 bucks off down to 1,800. So pretty cool if you were a dead head. >> Yeah. Is that what they call them? Dead head. Yeah, that is the the people who followed the Grateful Dead were dead heads. >> I like it indeed. >> Um there’s also Mock Wheel’s Christmas Rush sale that is going on. So, free accessories with purchase plus great prices on last generation models. So, first of all, they’re continuing there. If you buy two ebikes, you get either a free um hitch rack or a free bike trailer along with it. Valued about, I believe, $500 on those. Um if you buy almost any ebike, you get a free accessory pack worth up to $700. And then the Basalt, the OG Fat Tire Power Station eBike, uh that’s the 1.0 model there, of course, is going for just $1,300 right now, which is not drastically different from the 2.0 model. So that’s actually like a really really awesome price on a good powerful fat tire eBike. And speaking of powerful fat tire ebike, the Obsidian ST is a powerful full suspension version of an Alterane bike going for just $1,900 right now. And that was priced in the mid2000s originally. So that is also a really killer deal. Then we’ve got a specialized sale. Uh just good end of the year deals on both ebikes and accessories. So a couple bikes here. The Globe Hall ST that if you haven’t uh heard before us talk about this bike, this is one of the top performers across all ebikes that we’ve tested. Uh nice utility style ebike. So that’s 300 bucks off down to 2400. And then the Turbo Vado SL2 4.0 is a premium commuter. We reviewed the higherend uh carbon version of this bike, but the alloy version is going to still be a great ride. That’s 400 bucks off down to $4,200. >> Then we’ve got some accessories and apparel going on. I just picked a couple things here to highlight, but there’s a lot more on the website that you can see using the link in the description box, but the uh >> Tactic Mips helmet is up to 60 bucks off depending on the color, and that brings it down to just $59.95. And then we’ve got uh both men’s and women’s trail shorts with a liner. Those are $90 off down to just 30 bucks. So >> I like that tactic MIPS helmet. This one I actually have at my house. >> That’s why I picked that one. >> Oh, nice. And then for our final one, Rad Powerbikes Rad deals. So some really good deals on the bikes and accessories here. Look, we touched it on this at the beginning of the show. Obviously Rad’s going through some things that are in the news. We’re hopeful they’re going to have a buyers. But while they’re in this period right here, they have some really, really, really good sales going on, including the Radster Road or the Radster Trail, which are $400 off, bringing them down to $15.99. If I remember right, they were originally 2200 or so at Debut. And these are again just fantastic all-around ebikes. Uh, I particularly like the Trail because went with more of a mid-fat tire. You don’t usually see 3-in width on 26in wheels, I believe it is. Um, but those >> flat bar setup on that one. >> And flat bar setup on that one. and they’ve got some just really good dialed in motor field. Um, either of those are really great deals. And then right now, you can also get 30% off any and all accessories going along with it. So, those are what we were able to find for you on this uh edition of >> Deals of the Week. >> However that works. >> We would not be able to do what we do without our audience. So, we have a segment of the show dedicated to highlighting one of you fine folks out there. Uh, as a reminder, if you’ve been highlighted before, please uh let us know your contact information using the Google form in the video description so we can get you a t-shirt. Uh, and then this week, uh, this is kind of one of our favorite styles of of writers of the week who are kind of getting a followup on something that we talked about in a previous episode of the show. So, uh, yeah, Griffin, you want to lead us? >> You and I can get long-winded like sometimes in our personal lives. I like a good like story and detail here. And this was a really cool comment with lots of information going on and a little shout out to us at the bottom here that I liked. So, let’s run through it. So, this is for Christy Dubois 8400. She says, “Hey guys, thanks for featuring our Bitterroot trail. Yes, class one and two ebikes are allowed. Thank you for the boots on the ground.” Uh, followup. I’m not sure about class 3. The Bitterroot trail is a bit noisy in the parks that are right next to the highway, but this uh is way better than the old days when people on cross country tours had to ride on that dangerous road with the cars. The Montana Rails to Trails Group is starting work on getting the trail extended on down to Darby as it sounds like the railroad company might abandon that track. Currently, the Bitterroot trail runs in the highway right uh right ofway as the railroad bed was not available for conversion to a trail. Also, thanks to the person who asked about evaluating ebikes for short people, I am 5’1 with short legs, uh so many so-called stepthroughs are still a bit tall for me. Uh my pesky arthritis has made swinging my short legs over tall bars a bit difficult. So, I finally sold my old regular drop bar touring bike and got a step through eBike. Actually, more than one now. Uh, folding ebikes work really well for cars that can’t take a hitch. And unlike the dry turkey guy, I learn a lot from your post and can easily skip past the topics that I’m not as interested in thanks to your great index. Keep the news and reviews coming. Christy, thank you so much for the comment, the followup on the trail system, letting us know a little bit about you. And, you know, we’re glad that John and I are your particular cup of tea and that you like sticking around with us. We love doing the show every week and talking with you guys, so it’s always a treat for us. >> Yeah. for for context there. Uh somebody had said that we were drier than turkey or something like that. It’s it >> that person’s cooking their turkey wrong. I’m just saying if you know what you’re doing, it’s fine. Turns out great. >> Exactly. So, whatever you’re eating for uh Christmas this year, you know, this is our episode before the holiday. So, we hope that uh whether you’re celebrating Christmas or something else, you have a great time with your friends and family. And uh yeah, let’s keep the show moving. All right, keeping the show moving here with our final farewell to you guys. Thanks for sticking it out and watching and contributing to the show as always. We really love answering questions and comments and talking about all the cool stuff we get to cover on this show. >> Yeah, absolutely. We love hanging out with you guys every week. And as a reminder, you can catch us on all your favorite podcast platforms. If you don’t want the YouTube version, you can listen to us on Spotify, Apple, wherever it is you listen to podcasts. So for John, myself, Christina, everyone else here at Electric Bike Report, just want to wish you a merry Christmas, happy holidays, and we’ll see you next time on the weekly recharge. So each week, I mean, we talk ebikes non-stop, but something that’s okay.
Welcome back to The Weekly Recharge – Episode 62 ⚡🚴
This week we’re covering a major Trek e-bike recall, the latest developments with Rad Power Bikes filing for Chapter 11, and a deep dive into e-bike motor history + longevity (hub vs mid-drive, what lasts longer, and what really kills motors over time).
We also hit the newest conversion-kit news with Skarper, a safety program for e-bikes and scooters launching in Las Vegas, plus our trail system of the week: one of the most iconic lakefront rides in the U.S.
👕 Merch + Rider of the Week Update
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📰 News of the Week
Trek Recalls 700 Domane+ & Checkpoint+ E-Bikes (2026 models)
Trek issued a recall affecting select Domane+ and Checkpoint+ models due to loose chainring bolts, which could create a crash risk if bolts back out while riding. Trek advises affected riders to stop riding immediately and schedule a free dealer repair to torque bolts to spec—plus eligible customers receive $20 store credit.
Rad Power Bikes Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection (Possible Sale Incoming)
Rad says it filed Chapter 11 as part of a process to complete a sale within the next 45–60 days while continuing normal operations. We break down what that means, why it may (or may not) signal a buyer, and what we’re hoping to see for Rad owners moving forward.
Skarper Conversion Kits Offered on Sonder Gravel Bikes
Skarper’s click-on motor + battery kit is being offered on select Sonder Camino gravel builds—giving riders the ability to go electric when needed and switch back to analog for a lighter bike.
Las Vegas Motorcycle Safety Program Adding E-Bike & Scooter Training
A new safety program is launching to address rising e-bike/e-scooter incidents involving minors—focused on classifications, battery care, and crash prevention through online + in-person training.
🧪 In Testing / Recent Reviews
We’ve got a pile of new bikes from AIMA currently in testing, and several reviews that just went live—check the links below.
🌊 E-Bike Trail System of the Week
https://www.traillink.com/trail/chicago-lakefront-trail/
Chicago Lakefront Trail (IL) — an 18-mile paved path along Lake Michigan with skyline views, beaches, parks, and some of the coolest “bike-accessible” attractions anywhere. Great for commuters, tourists, and anyone who wants a scenic ride with endless stops along the way.
💬 Viewer Q&A – Real E-Bike Questions Answered
In this episode’s Q&A segment, we answer some of the most common and important questions e-bike riders are asking right now, covering battery life, ergonomics, motor reliability, and how to choose the right bike for mixed riding.
🔋 How long do e-bike batteries actually last?
🚲 Why do some folding e-bikes feel like you’re reaching too far forward?
⚙️ Mid-drive vs hub-drive longevity — which lasts longer?
🔥 Can you burn out an e-bike motor by using the throttle too much?
💰 Why does one e-bike cost $840 while another costs $2,000+?
🔗 Deals & Links
Deals of the Week:
Retrospec’s End of Year Blowout – https://ebrdeals.com/RetrospecPromos
Mokwheel’s Christmas Rush Sale – https://ebrdeals.com/MokwheelPromos
Specialized’s Sale – https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedPromos
Rad Power Bikes Deals – https://ebrdeals.com/RadPromos
Bikes Discussed:
Electra Townie Go! S – https://ebrdeals.com/ElectraTownieGoS
Lectric XP4 – https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXP4-750
Velotric Fold 1 Plus – https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricFold1Plus
Aventon Sinch 2.5 – https://ebrdeals.com/AventonSinch2-5
Aventon Aventure M – https://ebrdeals.com/AventonAventureM
Ride1Up Vorsa – https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpVorsa
Priority Skyline – https://ebrdeals.com/PrioritySkyline
Euphree Stellar Falcon – https://ebrdeals.com/EuphreeStellarFalcon
Velotric Summit 1 – https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricSummit1
📩 Email questions to: questions@electricbikereport.com
(or drop a comment—we read them!)
#radpowerbikes #ebikenews #trekrecall #middrivevshubdrive
00:00 – Intro
00:29 – News Of The Week
00:47 – Trek recalls 700 bikes
02:04 – Rad files for bankruptcy protection
04:00 – Skarper partners with Sonder
06:31 – New E-Bike/Scooter courses in Las Vegas!
08:26 – Trivia Time!
15:09 – Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
17:33 – E-Bike Trail Systems
23:24 – Questions & Comments
23:38 – Do batteries die after 1 or 2 years of use?
25:55 – Are folding e-bikes really uncomfortable?
28:20 – Aventure M vs Ride1Up Vorsa vs Priority Skyline
35:26 – Why do we sit so far apart? Do we hate each other?
37:13 – Mid-drive vs Rear-hub motors in terms of reliability
43:40 – Deals Of The Week
47:41 – Rider Highlight
50:09 – Wrap Up
50:38 – Bloopers
