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

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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 Riders highlighted during the Rider of the Week section get a free T-shirt! If you’ve been mentioned in this or any previous episode, and you haven’t received your t-shirt, fill out the form below so we can ship it to you! 👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9 👉 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