Podcast Episode
New York May Ban Class 3 E-Bikes + EU Targets Illegal E-Bikes | TWR 104

About this episode
This week on The Weekly Recharge, New York City is considering new legislation that could ban the sale, rental, and eventually the use of Class 3 e-bikes.We also look at new proposals in Europe targeting illegal e-bike tampering kits, Giant and Liv’s new eMTBs with traction control, and an Urban Arrow cargo e-bike recall.Plus, we check out Monarch’s new smart helmet, rear radar, and tire pressure monitoring accessories, answer your e-bike questions, talk trails, and run through this week’s best deals.Let us know in the comments: do you think Class 3 e-bikes should remain legal in New York City?👕 Merch + Rider of the Week
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👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/Urban Arrow Cargo Bike Recall - https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Gazelle-USA-Recalls-Urban-Arrow-Cargo-Electric-Bikes-Due-to-Fall-HazardDeal Links:
Canyon Precede: ON Comfort 7 - https://ebrdeals.com/canyon-precede-on7
Canyon Strive ON: CFR Underdog -
https://ebrdeals.com/CanyonStriveOnCFRUnderdog
Retrospec Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/RetrospecPromos
AIMA - https://ebrdeals.com/AIMAPromosAccessories / Gear:
Monarc Accessories: https://ebrdeals.com/monarc-marker Recent Reviews & Videos:Velotric Brand Overview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPkTta1WVFA
Heybike Titan - https://electricbikereport.com/heybike-titan-review/E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway -
https://www.traillink.com/trail/ocean-parkway-coastal-greenway/Bikes Discussed in this Episode: Aventon Current EXP - https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-current-review/
Monarc Tracer - https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-tracer-review/
Monarc Marker - https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-marker-review/
Canyon Precede: ON Comfort 7 - https://electricbikereport.com/canyon-precede-on-comfort-7-review/
Aventon Level 4 REC - https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-level-4-rec-review/
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider - https://electricbikereport.com/hollywood-racks-sportrider-e-bike-hitch-rack-review/
Hollywood Racks Crosstrack - https://electricbikereport.com/hollywood-racks-crosstrack-bike-rack-review/Email questions to: questions@electricbikereport.com (or comment on this video, we love comments)#ebike #electricbike #class3ebike #ebikelaws #newyork #emtb #weeklyrecharge #electricbikereport00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Upway
01:35 - News Of The Week
01:50 - News From NYC Bills!
05:10 - Potential changes to the EU's E-Bike Regulations
08:10 - New Liv & Giant Bikes!
08:55 - Gazelle Recall
13:54 - Rider Highlight
16:13 - Trivia Time!
30:04 - Gear Highlight
37:03 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
39:39 - E-Bike Trail Systems
45:40 - Questions & Comments
45:45 - Opinion on Swagman Bike Racks
49:25 - Clarification about the Aventon Current EXP's battery.
53:50 - Throttle without pedal assist on the Level 4 REC?
56:30 - Should integrated turn signals be mandatory?
59:08 - Deals Of The Week
01:03:54 - Wrap Up
01:04:23 - Bloopers