
This week on The Weekly Recharge, we dive into big changes in the e-bike world:
🚲 Sharp enters the e-bike market — yes, the same brand that made your first DVD player is back with a full lineup of city, commuter, folding, and cruiser models.
📉 Tariffs in question — recent court rulings could reshape the e-bike import landscape. What does this mean for riders and prices in the US?
⚡ Battery questions answered — which brands make the longest-lasting batteries, what happens when your battery runs out mid-ride, and can you safely charge from a mobile power source?
🔄 Auto-shifting e-bikes — are they worth it, and who are they best for?
Plus Raleigh’s new affordable Bosch-powered commuter, Canyon’s leadership shakeup, and this week’s top viewer questions and deals.
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Deal Links:
Specialized Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedPromos
Lectric ONE Price Drop - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrLectricONE
Rad Power Bikes Rad Deals - https://ebrdeals.com/RadPromos
Accessories / Gear:
The Hitch Hacker - https://amzn.to/4m1IpF1
E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
Trinity River Trails, Fort Worth, Texas - https://trinitytrailsfw.com/
Bikes Discussed in this Episode:Â
Raleigh Captus Low Step - https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/captus-low-step-electric-bike/
Raleigh Captus Mid Step - https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/captus-mid-step-electric-bike/
Sharp E-Bikes - https://www.sharpconsumer.com/electronics/mobility/e-bike/
Trek FX+ 1S - https://ebrdeals.com/TrekFXPlus1S
Aventon Soltera 2.5 - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonSoltera2-5
Ride1Up Portola - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRide1UP-Portola
Lectric ONE - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrLectricONE
Ride1Up Roadster V3 - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpRoadsterV3
Lectric XP Lite 2.0 - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXPLite2
Evelo Galaxy Lux - http://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Evelo-GalaxyLux
Ride1Up Prodigy V2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Ride1Up-ProdigyV2LX
Retrospec Boca Rev Trike - https://ebrdeals.com/RetrospecBocaRevTrike
Velotric Triker - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricTriker
Lectric XP Trike2 - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXPTrike2
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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - News Of The Week
00:56 - Some tariffs have been called into question
02:35 - New Raleigh e-bike!
05:15 - New line of Sharp e-bikes!
06:56 - Canyon founder returns as CEO
08:45 - Gear Highlight
11:37 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
12:36 - E-Bike Trail Systems
16:08 - Questions & Comments
16:24 - How reliable long-term are e-bike batteries?
22:00 - Can we add a test for no-motor-assist using of e-bikes?
25:16 - Recommendations similar to the Lectric ONE?
29:14 - How long does it take to charge an e-bike battery?
31:19 - What about Riese & Muller's guaranty and future coverage if they leave the US?
35:43 - E-Trike recommendations for Mona
38:40 - Deals Of The Week
41:30 - Rider Highlight
44:27 - Wrap Up