This week’s episode includes a bit of everything, from news on the political front to some intriguing new products, and even the potential return of an electric motorcycle brand.

One of the coolest news pieces highlighted a new wheel hub from Shimano with an automatic shifting system and a self-charging power source. The system is compatible with the brand’s CUES drivetrain, which we anticipate seeing a lot more of on e-bikes in the near future.

John takes us on a tour of Glacier National Park in Montana, where e-bikers can enjoy incredible scenery while riding Going-to-the-Sun Road.

We also address recent questions and comments from YouTube and our website. Topics include the best temperature range for riding e-bikes, the effect of different torque ratings on hill climbing, and personalized recommendations for a photographer at music festivals and a simple-to-use e-bike for a rider fresh out of the Costa Rican jungles.

Check out the full episode for details!

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

Accessories / Gear:
Pidzoom Charger Enhancer CE200: https://pidzoom.com/products/charger-enhancer-ce200

Recent Reviews:
Lectric XPeak 2.0 HS - https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xpeak-2-review/
Aventon Aventure 3 HS - https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-aventure-3-review/

E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, Montana

Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Aventon Aventure 3 - https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-aventure-3-review/
Ride1Up Vorsa - https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-vorsa-review/
Aventon Aventure 2 - https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-aventure-2-review/
Velotric Summit - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-summit-1-review/

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - News Of The Week
10:05 - Gear Highlight
13:14 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
15:18 - E-Bike Trail Systems
20:51 - Questions & Comments
21:11 - Can you ride E-Bikes when it's really hot outside?
23:01 - Aventon Aventure 3 vs Velotric Nomad 2x on climbs
25:36 - E-Bikes for less than $1,000 for Seniors
28:16 - Is the Aventure 3 worth it other than for it's safety features?
32:56 - How's the Velotric Summit 1's torque sensor like?
36:45 - Are new Aventon bikes too complex regarding tech?
41:04 - Deals Of The Week
43:26 - Rider Highlight
45:37 - Wrap Up

This week’s e-bike news brings a wave of new releases and one welcome comeback story. At the Bentonville Bike Fest, several notable brands showed off their latest gear, but what stood out were the displays from newer and emerging companies. Many brought fresh innovations, whether in bikes, components, or supporting infrastructure.

Specialized has already launched the Gen 4 Turbo Levo lineup, but more budget-friendly aluminum models are now hitting the market. These retain many of the same internal components as their pricier carbon counterparts, offering riders a powerful, big-battery all-mountain rig at a significantly lower starting price.

And in a positive twist after a string of brand closures, Revel Bikes is making a return, now back in the hands of its original founder Adam Miller who plans on reshaping the team and returning the brand back to its roots.

Deal Links:
https://electricbikereport.com/best-electric-bikes/

Accessories / Gear:
https://amzn.to/4kGjCWB

Recent Reviews:
https://electricbikereport.com/best-city-and-urban-electric-bikes/

E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
https://www.traillink.com/trail/doodle-rail-trail/?utm_campaign=trail_Thursday&utm_medium=email&utm_source=trail_Thursday&s_subsrc=trail_Thursday

Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
https://electricbikereport.com/flyer-via-pro-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-packer-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-breeze-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-discover-2-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/euphree-city-robin-x-plus-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-vorsa-review/

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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Cool E-Bike Finds
04:06 - News Of The Week
10:53 - Gear Highlight
13:11 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
15:50 - E-Bike Trail Systems
19:21 - Questions & Comments
19:33 - E-Bikes recommendation for Rick
24:50 - What's the best torque-sensor fat-tire e-bike right now?
30:13 - 35-40mph E-Bike recommendation for Daniel
31:36 - Is an update for the Velotric Packer 1 coming soon?
35:13 - Can you move the throttle to the right side of the handlebars on the Aventon Level 2?
37:27 - Velotric Breeze 1 vs Velotric Discover 2 vs Euphree City Robin X+
43:00 - Deals of The Week
44:05 - Rider Highlight
45:21 - Wrap Up

This was a lighter week in the world of e-bike news, but we still managed to dig up some cool stories! A Yamaha-backed startup is planning to roll out battery swapping stations in two major European cities. Pirelli is set to release a new road tire with sizes up to 55mm(!) wide. And a new low-profile helmet design is nearing its funding goal on Kickstarter.

As always, we respond to a variety of questions from our audience, with topics ranging from adjusting your suspension to the e-bike we’ve had the most fun riding and testing. We also do a comparison between two of the biggest bikes in the fat tire category - the Aventon Aventure 3 and Velotric Nomad 2!

Griffin takes us on a tour of a gorgeous e-bike-friendly trail in Connecticut.

And finally, we highlight a rider who travels over 100 miles every day to work and back!

Deal Links:
Aventon’s Clearance/Memorial Day Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonPromos
Ride1Up’s Memorial Day Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1Up
Tern’s Tariff Reduction Act Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/TernPromos

Accessories / Gear:
https://pedros.com/collections/tool-kits/products/starter-tool-kit-1-1

Recent Reviews:
Aventon Level 3 ST: https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-level-3st-review/

E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Bikes Discussed in this Episode:

Velotric Nomad 2X - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-nomad-2x-review/
Velotric Summit 1 - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-summit-1-review/
Mokwheel Obsidian - https://electricbikereport.com/mokwheel-obsidian-review/
Lectric XP4 750W -https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xp-4-750-review/
Eunorau Defender S - https://electricbikereport.com/eunorau-defender-s-review/
Aventon Aventure 3 - https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-aventure-3-review/
Velotric Nomad 2 - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-nomad-2-review/
JackRabbit XG - https://electricbikereport.com/jackrabbit-xg-review/

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00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Cool E-Bike Finds
05:42 - News Of The Week
14:07 - Gear Highlight
16:51 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
18:20 - E-Bike Trail Systems
22:51 - Questions & Comments
23:05 - Mokwheel Obsidian vs Velotric Nomad 2X for Scott
28:13 - Our Thought Process When Selecting The Best E-Bikes For Seniors
32:19 - Why Don't We Review More Hub AWD E-Bikes?
35:16 - Aventon Aventure 3 vs Velotric Nomas 2X
46:09 - Advice On Suspension Settings
48:53 - Which E-Bikes Do We Find The Most Fun?
53:45 - Deals Of The Week
56:07 - Rider Highlight
58:02 - Wrap Up

We finally have some good news when it comes to tariffs and e-bikes. Hopefully something can be figured out so there is a longer term road map for the industry. We also take a look at the new R900 electronic 3-speed gear hub motor from Ananda. They won an award at China cycle with this new motor. And we also compare Aventon's new Aventure 3 vs the Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail.

New Reviews that went live:
MoonCool TK1:
- Video Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW6mz9cEDBE
- Written Review: https://electricbikereport.com/mooncool-tk1-folding-reivew/
Ride1Up Roadster St (Low Step):
- Video Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84p9W8rv5Zw
- Written Review: https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-roadster-v3-review/

Deals of the Week:
Mokwheel: https://ebrdeals.com/MokwheelPromos
Trek: https://ebrdeals.com/TrekPromos

#podcast #podcastshow #ebikes

00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Cool E-Bike Finds
05:50 - News Of The Week
10:26 - Gear Highlight
14:05 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
16:42 - E-Bike Trail Systems
20:41 - Questions & Comments
20:55 - Our thoughts on Walmart's Ozark Trail bike
27:48 - Motor comparison between Lectric's XP4 & Xpedition 2.0?
30:35 - Some thoughts about mirrors on the SixThreeZero Easy Transit
32:31 - Is the Lectric Xpress 500 too heavy and clumsy for Jack? Other alternatives?
35:51 - Aventon Aventure 3 vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail
45:23 - Have we taken a look at the Radster Trail 7-speed? Thoughts vs the belt-drive version?
47:19 - Deals Of The Week
49:40 - Rider Highlight
51:21 - Wrap Up

This was a busy week in the world of e-bikes! In Episode 30, we highlight a bunch of big news stories, including the closure of GasGas and Husqvarna, proposed UL certification requirements by the CPSC, and a Kickstarter campaign for a funky elliptical-like saddle.

We dive into some details about three of the biggest new e-bike releases: the Aventon Aventure 3 and the Lectric XP4, which comes in both a 500W and 750W version.

Griffin takes us on a tour of a familiar path near his hometown in northern Utah called the Jordan River Parkway Trail System.

We also respond to a few questions and comments from our audience, with an in-depth comparison between the Aventure 3 and the Heybike Alpha and a shorter look at the similarities between the Velotric Breeze 1 and Discover 2.

We also discuss questions about sizing/fit and visibility features of the Lectric XP4 and share some thoughts on why riders might choose a premium city bike over one that costs significantly less.

Deal Links:
Ride1Up - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpPromos
Lectric - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricPromos
Rad Power Bikes - https://ebrdeals.com/RadPromos
Aventon - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonPromos

Accessories / Gear:
Bern Hudson Helmet - https://electricbikereport.com/bern-hudson-bike-helmet-review/
Bern Major Helmet - https://electricbikereport.com/bern-major-bike-helmet-review/

Recent Reviews:
Aventon Aventure 3 - https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-aventure-3-review/
Lectric XP4 (500W) - https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xp4-500-review/
Lectric XP4 (750W) - https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xp-4-750-review/

E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
The Jordan River Parkway Trail System - https://www.traillink.com/trail/jordan-river-parkway-trail/

Other Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Heybike Alpha - https://electricbikereport.com/heybike-alpha-review/
Velotric Discover 2 - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-discover-2-review/
Velotric Breeze 1 - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-breeze-review/

Email questions to: questions@electricbikereport.com (or comment on this video, we love comments)

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00:00 - Cool Ebike Finds

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00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Cool Ebike Finds
04:59 - News Of The Week
16:46 - Accessories / Gear
18:50 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
22:59 - Ebike Trail Systems
27:10 - Questions & Comments
27:27 - What's the market for a $4,400 Trek FX+ 7s?
32:37 - Velotric Breeze vs Velotric Discover 2?
35:01 - Which side is better to lay your e-bike down?
36:13 - Would a 5'11" person fit comfortably on a Velotric XP 4?
42:14 - Heybike Alpha vs Aventon Aventure 3?
51:22 - Deals Of The Week
53:41 - Rider Highlight
55:21 - Wrap Up

This week, some of our biggest news stories are the closure of E-Cells and the release of a refreshed line of RadRunner utility e-bikes from Rad Power Bikes.

Additionally, we welcome the month of May, since it’s officially National Bike Month! We encourage all riders to get outside and participate in events in their local area.

We highlight a nearby e-bike-friendly trail we hope to enjoy called the River Mountains Loop Trail, a paved 35-mile path just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.

As always, we respond to a variety of questions and comments from our audience. Topics include e-bike sizing, recommendations for a long-tail cargo e-bike for a new parent of twins, e-bikes capable of pulling trailers, and regenerative braking.

See the full episode for all the juicy details!

Deal Links:
Lectric XP 3.0 Lightning Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/LectricPromos

Accessories / Gear:
Aero GoGo Giga Pump: https://www.aerogogo.com/products/giga-bicycle-bike-pump?srsltid=AfmBOookEUT7O2xo6iWSgDNU6hbB59fPdU2NmzCTndwDcA8qBt8LTnd6&variant=49339435548970

Recent Reviews:
Lectric XPeak 2.0 ST: https://youtu.be/cT3uBsIM_P0?si=3frqOt0xyN2URivW
Bimotal Elevate : https://youtu.be/rC0hX9kZ6xY?si=mbYWI3w4Bfn_nQ6y
Trek FX+7 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg7YGLugRUg&t
Best Cruisers : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqi7OE1Ry0M

E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
The River Mountains Loop Trail, Nevadaj: https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/2023/may/05/nevadas-river-mountains-loop-trail/

Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Tern Quick Haul Long D9: https://electricbikereport.com/tern-quick-haul-long-review/
Aventon Abound LR: https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-abound-lr-review/
Specialized Globe Haul LT: https://electricbikereport.com/specialized-globe-haul-lt-review/
Flyer Via Pro: https://electricbikereport.com/flyer-via-pro-review/
Lectric XPedition 2.0: https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xpedition-2-review/
Velotric Nomad 2: https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-nomad-2-review/
Mokwheel Obsidian ST: https://electricbikereport.com/mokwheel-obsidian-st-review/
Heybike Alpha: https://electricbikereport.com/heybike-alpha-review/
Jackrabbit XG: https://electricbikereport.com/jackrabbit-xg-review/

Trailers Discussed in this Episode:
Burley D’Lite X: https://electricbikereport.com/burley-d-lite-x-review/
Burley Honey Bee: https://electricbikereport.com/burley-honey-bee-review/

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00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Cool E-Bike Finds
06:14 - News Of The Week
12:17 - Gear Highlight
14:32 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
17:44 - E-Bike Trail Systems
22:09 - Questions & Comments
22:25 - Our Top 1 Favorite Bike
26:30 - Cargo Bike Recommendation For Carrying Twins?
28:58 - Can The Lectric One Haul a Kid Trailer?
31:52 - Will Regen Braking Be a Thing Soon?
30:45 - Why are Bikes Sizes Measured by Height and not Inseam?
37:40 - Step-Thru, Full Suspension, Fat Tire and Mid-Drive under 3k?
40:32 - What's the sizing of the Tenways AGO X like?
42:30 - Deals of The Week
43:52 - Rider Highlight
45:52 - Wrap Up

One of readers asked if a 250W motor feels any different that pedaling with no motor at all? We discuss this topic as well as what is going on with Aventon's brake lights?

In this week’s episode, we discuss the week’s bike-specific news, respond to questions and comments from our audience, highlight some of the best sales currently going on, and explore an e-bike-friendly trail in British Columbia.

As expected following the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs, e-bike prices are on the rise, and the big brands in the industry are not exempt. Trek and Specialized will be increasing their prices, just as we’ve seen from smaller companies.

Canyon has a cool concept e-bike that breaks from the norms, and the brand wants feedback on whether it should come to life!

We dive into some comparisons between two Trek Allant models; is a first-gen Allant+ 8S a better choice than the 7 Gen 2? We also compare specs and performance data for the Ride1Up Vorsa and LMT’D V2.

Griffin also takes us to Canada to talk about the Kettle Valley Rail Trail.

For all the details, be sure to see the full episode!

Deal Links:
Ride1Up - Revv into Spring Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpPromos
Aventon - Clearance Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/AventonPromos
Specialized - Sale E-Bikes: https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedPromos

Accessories / Gear:
https://highabove.net/collections/packs/products/supernatural-vest-pack

New 2025 Best Pages & Videos That Went Live
https://electricbikereport.com/best-commuter-electric-bikes/
https://electricbikereport.com/best-electric-cargo-bikes/

Recent Reviews:
Fiido Air Review: https://electricbikereport.com/fiido-air-review/
Heybike Alpha Review: https://electricbikereport.com/heybike-alpha-review/

E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
Kettle Valley Rail Trail, British Columbia, Canada

Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Trek Allant+ 8S - https://ebrdeals.com/ebr-Trek-AllantPlus8S
Ride1Up Vorsa - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpVorsa
Ride1Up LMT’D V2 - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-r1up-LMTD2
Aventon Pace 500.3 - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Aventon-Pace500-3
Aventon Pace 4 - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonPace4
Aventon Level 3 - https://ebrdeals.com/Aventon-Level3
Velotric Breeze 1 - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricBreeze1

Email questions to: questions@electricbikereport.com (or comment on this video, we love comments)

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00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Cool Ebike Finds
04:30 - News Of The Week
12:18 - Accessories / Gear
14:54 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
17:27 - Ebike Trail Systems
20:30 - Questions & Comments
20:44 - Are there any good moped e-bike for a 4"7 rider?
22:21 - 2025 Trek Allant +7 Gen2 vs 2023 Trek Allant +8s
26:40 - Does a 250W motor make any difference?
28:35 - What's up with Aventon bike's brake lights?
31:14 - Aventon Pace 4 or Pace 3?
34:05 - Ride1Up Vorsa vs Ride1Up LMTD v2
40:56 - What's up with our T-Shirt giveaway?
42:14 - Deals Of The Week
44:34 - Rider Highlight
45:36 - Wrap Up

Kicking things off is a recap of some of the coolest finds of this year’s Sea Otter classic. Aventon’s got not one, but two new Adventure models, and a prototype of a full-sus Ramblas!
Also, Velotric’s dual suspension fat tire Nomad X, the folding gravel Brompton Electric G line, Tern GSD 3 and many more.

In the headlines, California has 1000 e-bike vouchers up for grabs where selected people can get up to $2000 towards the purchase of an e-bike, new legislation targets Sur Ron and other high powered dirt bikes for further clarification on what constitutes an e-bike, multiple business suing the Trump administration over tariff whiplash, and we get a few more details on Morelle’s bike and its super fast charging.

We take a look at a top-10 rail trail in Idaho, answer questions about the Vorsa, Nomad 2, affordable belt drives, and more!

Deal Links:
https://ebrdeals.com/ebr-Trek-AllantPlus8S
https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Trek-FX2
https://ebrdeals.com/TenwaysPromos

Accessories / Gear:
https://us.muc-off.com/products/it-blows-precision-air-blaster

Recent Reviews:
https://electricbikereport.com/urtopia-carbon-joy-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-pace-4-review/

E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
https://www.ridethehiawatha.com/the-trail

Bikes discussed in this episode:
https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-nomad-2-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-vorsa-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-prodigy-v2-lx-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/rad-power-bikes-radkick-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/vvolt-centauri-ii-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-aventure-2-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-summit-1-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-level-3-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/tenways-cgo600-pro-review/

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00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Cool Ebike Finds
05:15 - News Of The Week
14:18 - Accessories / Gear
16:38 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
18:04 - Ebike Trail Systems
22:07 - Questions & Comments
22:41 - Aventon Pace 4 or Level 3?
20:50 - Recommended belt-driven e-bikes
29:20 - E-Bike recommendation for hills and off-road?
33:46 - Ride1Up Vorsa vs Velotric Nomad 2
39:23 - Is the Aventon Level 3 too small for a 6'2 person?
41:23 - Frame Flex on ST E-Bikes
45:03 - Deals Of The Week
47:33 - Rider Highlight
50:21 - Wrap Up