{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike Report","title":"Volkswagen Just Launched E-Bikes?! + CPSC Import Rules & Hunting Folders | TWR Ep 92","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2277,"description":"This week on The Weekly Recharge, we’re covering a packed lineup of new e-bike news, new bikes in testing, viewer questions, trail recommendations, and deals.\nVolkswagen-branded e-bikes are now available for preorder through N Plus, with two new models called the Sport and Crossover. Both bikes include Yamaha mid-drive motors, integrated lighting, Apple Find My compatibility, security features, optional range extenders, and some seriously high-tech extras like rear radar, a rear-facing camera, smart helmet compatibility, and smart glasses with a heads-up display.\nWe also take a look at the new Tern HSD Gen 3, a midsize longtail cargo e-bike with Bosch Gen 5 motors, vertical storage, room for one passenger, and a wide rider fit range from 4’11” to 6’9”.\nPlus, the CPSC is moving toward electronic certification filing for imported e-bikes and micromobility devices, which could change how imported products are reviewed for safety compliance.\nSpecialized also announced new Turbo Vado IG models in Europe, featuring internal gear hubs, Gates belt drives, big batteries, mid-drive motors, and low-maintenance commuter setups.\n👕 Merch + Rider of the Week\nRiders 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!\n👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9\n👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/\nIn this episode:\n⚡ Volkswagen’s new Sport and Crossover e-bikes\n🚲 Ford Mustang and Bronco e-bikes arrive for testing\n📦 Tern HSD Gen 3 cargo e-bike news\n🛡 CPSC import safety filing updates\n🔧 Specialized Turbo Vado internal gear hub models\n🌲 Mountain Goat Trail in Tennessee\n🏹 Best folding e-bikes for hunting\n💬 Viewer questions on the Monarch Tracer, Urtopia Carbon Atom, and JackRabbit MG Cargo\n💰 Mokwheel summer sale deals\n👕 Rider of the Week\nWe also discuss new reviews on the Macfox X7, GoTrax...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/q7GQ6yx_heaZ8i1kYiryNdi2tlCYjNBATnpyd94bBPw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zNDQz/ODg3MTg5ZmMxZjMy/NDZhN2I3Y2RmNzVj/ZDUwNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}