Welcome to The Weekly Recharge – Episode 43! 🚲
This week is packed with major e-bike news, brand-new model launches, and an extended Q&A session covering everything from trail etiquette to throttle climbing power.
📰 News of the Week
Tariff Shake-Up – Trump administration adjusts e-bike & bike tariffs (10%–49%), impacting Taiwan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Japan, UK, and more.
$800 De Minimis Exemption Eliminated – How this could change e-bike imports, pricing, and safety standards.
New Heybike Models – Mars 3.0 & Ranger 3.0 Pro folding fat-tire e-bikes with torque sensors, full suspension, and up to 90-mile range.
New Raleigh Commuters – Hockley & Motus with Bosch mid-drives, lightweight frames, and integrated accessories.
🛠 Accessories & Gear
Saris Freedom Rack – Lightweight (25 lbs), holds 2 bikes up to 60 lbs each.
🌲 Trail of the Week
Flint Hills Trail State Park (KS) – 118-mile scenic route through tall-grass prairies, historic towns, and wildlife habitats.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/flint-hills-trail-state-park/
💬 Your Questions Answered
Trail Etiquette – Best practices for multi-use trails (passing, speed limits, right-of-way).
E-Bike Features Wish List – Headlight symbols, blinker click sounds, throttle sensitivity adjustments.
Can a Velotric Fold 1 Plus Handle Glacier Point’s 3,200-ft Climb?
Speed Limits in Assist Modes – Helpful or Annoying?
AGO X vs Euphree Stellar Falcon – Which is Better for You?
Best Budget Fat Tire E-Bike Under $2K – Current top picks and why.
Are Foldable 20” E-Bikes Best for Seniors?
Chain Guards on U.S. Commuters – Where Are They?
🔥 Deals of the Week
Evelo Atlas & Galaxy Lux – Up to $450 off: https://evelo.com/collections/evelo-bikes
Heybike X-Series Launch Deals – Mars 3.0 & Ranger 3.0 Pro $100 off: https://ebrdeals.com/HeybikeMars3
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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - News Of The Week
00:52 - Changes to Tariffs
03:05 - New Heybike Bikes
04:46 - New Executive Order from Trump
07:10 - New Raleigh Bikes
08:33 - Gear Highlight
10:13 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
12:25 - E-Bike Trail Systems
17:31 - Questions & Comments
17:48 - Can Aventon add some new updates?
20:32 - Should E-Trikes be banned from public trails?
24:02 - Would the Velotric Fold 1 Plus be ok for a big climb at Glacier Point?
28:30 - Are Assist Mode-Speed Limits a bad idea?
31:35 - Tenways AGO X vs Euphree Stellar Falcon
38:18 - Deals Of The Week
41:02 - Rider Highlight
42:58 - Wrap Up