This week’s roundup is loaded with controversy, upgrades, and real talk from your questions. We break down why U.S. bike imports from China surged 128% in July amid tariff threats, a NYC proposal that could let NYPD confiscate non-UL e-bike batteries, and the latest on the Aipas battery spec controversy. Plus: lightweight drive system upgrades, 2026 model reveals, trail picks, deals, and practical buyer advice.
What’s inside:
📈 Tariff whiplash: July import spike, 90-day delay context, Cambodia vs. China trends
🔥 Battery safety & NYC proposal: Non-UL batteries, enforcement, and incident trends
🪫 Aipas update: What the spec correction means and when to wait for public UL docs
⚙️ Tech & bikes: MAHLE X20 power/torque boost + Cube’s 2026 eMTBs & city/trekking lineup
🔊 Accessory pick: Tribit StormBox Mini+ (IPX7, stereo pair, $40)
🚴 Trail of the Week: Maple Highlands Trail (OH) – covered bridges, parks, fall colors
💬 Viewer Q&A you asked for:
Are $400 Amazon e-bikes a false economy for heavier riders?
Riding when the battery dies—what actually feels okay?
Replacement batteries: why proprietary’s safer (and often worth it)
Breeze 1 vs. Fold 1 Plus: comfort, range, hill power, who should pick which
Radster Trail vs. Discover 2 for seniors—fit, weight, and ease of use
Deals worth a look: Tenways end-of-season, Velotric Nomad 2X + EcoFlow bundle, Lectric XPedition 2 extras, and more.
If you’re into e-bike news, battery safety, value picks, and straight answers, you’ll love this one.
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Accessories / Gear:
TRIBIT StormBox Mini+ - https://ebrdeals.com/TribitStormBoxMini
Recent Reviews:
Euphree Solar Sparrow Review: https://electricbikereport.com/euphree-solar-sparrow-review/
E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
The Maple Highlands Trail - Chardon, OH - https://www.traillink.com/trail/maple-highlands-trail/
Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Aipas M2 Pro - https://ebrdeals.com/AipasM2Pro
Ride1Up Vorsa - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpVorsa
Velotric Nomad 2X - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricNomad2X
Mokwheel Obsidian - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrMokwheel-Obsidian
Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRad-RadsterTrail
Velotric Discover 2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrdealsVelotricDiscover2
Rad Power Bikes RadKick - https://ebrdeals.com/RadRadKick
Velotric Breeze 1 - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricBreeze1
Velotric Fold 1 Plus - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricFold1Plus
Aventon Aventure 3 - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonAventure3
Aventon Aventure M - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonAventureM
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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - News Of The Week
00:50 - Spike In Chinese Imports After Tariffs Threat
03:23 - Mahle X20 Upgrade
04:48 - NYPD Could Start Confiscating E-Bike Batteries
07:20 - New Cube E-Bikes
09:49 - Gear Highlight
12:10 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
13:42 - E-Bike Trail Systems
17:14 - Questions & Comments
17:24 - Do We Still Recommend Aipas Bikes?
20:16 - Do We Recommend a $400 Amazon Bike?
24:35 - What Do We Think Of The Radster Trail For Seniors?
27:50 - Why Are E-Bike Batteries So Expensive?
30:10 - Velotric Breeze 1 vs Velotric Fold 1+
36:53 - Does The Aventon 3 Have Bad Range?
40:17 - Deals Of The Week
43:42 - Rider Highlight
44:39 - Wrap Up