{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike Report","title":"Aventon’s Surprise 2026 European Launch... And Rad Responds to CPSC Warning - TWR Ep 59","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7007b8a2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2699,"description":"👇 THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES\n• The CPSC issues a public warning about certain Rad Power Bikes batteries — and Rad strongly disputes the agency’s claims. We break down what the warning actually says, what’s missing, and Rad’s full response.\n• Aventon announces its 2026 European expansion, launching a dedicated Germany operation, new EU-specific e-bikes, and an all-new tech platform including ACU connectivity, GPS tracking, and automatic shifting.\n• Aventon also partners with Upway to launch a dealer-based e-bike trade-in program with a $200 bonus credit during the rollout.\n• Salsa releases two updated Confluence gravel e-bikes plus a teaser for the new Wanderosa full-suspension drop-bar e-gravel bike coming in January.\n• Future Motion (makers of Onewheel) reveal the Antic, a wild self-balancing mini-moto capable of assisted wheelies.\n• New reviews, bikes currently in testing, and a deep dive into this week’s top viewer questions and comments.\n• This week’s featured trail system: the Caprock Canyons State Park Trailway in Texas — a rugged 64-mile route with wildlife, history, and incredible views.\n🎉 Rider of the Week + Free T-Shirt Reminder\nIf we have featured you on the show or you were a winner during our 1-Year Anniversary Episode, we need your info so we can ship your free t-shirt.\n👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9\n👕 EBR Merch Pre-Orders Are Now Open!\nWe already have orders coming in — thank you to everyone supporting the channel!\nBrowse the full collection here:\n👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/\nWe’ll showcase the designs in an upcoming video as soon as they arrive.\nReviews in Testing\n- Urtopia Fold 1\n- Dahon K-Feather, \nWhat went live:\n- Griffin’s Black Friday Deals video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_uvasGc138\n- Jupiter Defiant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvHuNTn3_k4\n- Best Electric Trikes 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJZeCkyzIlc\nTrail of the Week\nThe 64-mile Caprock Canyons Trailway and what to...","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}