{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike Report","title":"Are Premium E-Bikes REALLY Worth the Money? + RAD's New CEO & Recall Warnings | TWR Ep 63","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/24e8a9bb\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2858,"description":"Welcome back to The Weekly Recharge ⚡🚴\nThis week we’re covering multiple e-bike recalls, a leadership update at Rad Power Bikes, and answering some of your most common questions about premium e-bike technology and whether it’s actually worth the money.\nWe also dig into a surprisingly tricky buyer topic: mid-fat SUV-style e-bikes, why 3” tires are so rare in larger wheel sizes, and which models come closest to filling that gap.\n📰 News of the Week\nRad Power Bikes Appoints New CEO During Bankruptcy Process\nRad Power Bikes has named its CFO, Angelina “Angy” Smith, as its new CEO while continuing through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. We break down what this leadership change could mean, why Rad is now on its fourth CEO in three years, and what it may signal for the company’s future.\nPedego Recalls Fat Tire Trikes\nPedego has issued a recall on approximately 400 fat-tire trikes due to frame cracking near a weld that could cause falls or lacerations. We explain which models are affected, what to do if you own one, and how Pedego is handling repairs at no cost to owners.\nPacific Cycle Recalls Schwinn Ovation Child Carriers\nAbout 650 Schwinn Ovation child carriers are being recalled due to buckles that may loosen. While no injuries have been reported, we cover how to identify affected models and where to find official recall instructions.\nElectric Bike Company Assets to Be Sold in 2026\nFollowing its Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Electric Bike Company’s remaining assets—including inventory, equipment, and intellectual property—are set to be sold under court supervision. We discuss what’s included and what this means for the broader e-bike industry.\n🚲 Buyer Questions & Real-World Advice\nAre premium e-bike features actually worth paying more for?\nWe talk through what you’re really paying for with higher-end e-bikes—things like drivetrain tech, sensor systems, ride feel, safety features, and long-term durability—versus what’s mostly marketing.\nWhy are mid-fat (3”) SUV e-bikes so rare?\nWe...","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}