{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike Report","title":"Pedego Acquisition Shock + DC Forces E-Bike Slowdowns | Big Week in E-Bike News - TWR Ep 58","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/979cadf5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2298,"description":"This week’s episode is PACKED with major e-bike news, including one of the biggest business shakeups we’ve seen in years. Pedego has officially been purchased by a new ownership group—the same group backing Urtopia. What does that mean for Pedego riders, dealers, and the future of the brand? We break it all down.\nWe also cover new U.S. city speed crackdowns, a massive Trek recall, 3D-printing tech raising $60M, and tons of rider Q&A. PLUS—our full rundown of the best Black Friday e-bike deals now live.\nOh, and TWR merch? Yes… it's finally happening!\n▶️ This Week’s Top Stories\n🚨 Pedego Acquired by New Ownership Group\n• Pedego purchased by the group behind Urtopia\n• New company name: New Pedego Holdings\n• CEO Larry Pizzi remains in control\n• Why Verlinvest backed out & how the final deal happened\n• What this partnership means for Pedego bikes, Urtopia tech, and dealer networks\n⚠️ Trek Recall: 68,000 Bikes Affected\n• Preventative coaster brake issue—no injuries reported\n• How to check your serial number\n• Free fixes + $20 in-store credit\n• Canadian recall details\n💰 3D-Printing Giant “Carbon” Raises $60M\n• Now valued at $2.4B\n• They produce 3D-printed saddles, helmets, chamois, shoes & more\n• Used by Trek, Specialized, Fizik, Selle Italia, Adidas & others\n🚲 Speed Cuts in Washington, D.C.\n• Lime & VEO reduce e-bike speeds after requests from city officials\n• New limits: 18 mph (Lime & Veo), 17 mph (Capital Bikeshare)\n• 8 mph zones in high-traffic areas\n• Concerns about sidewalk safety & juvenile crime\n🛍️ Black Friday Deals Are LIVE\nWe launched our Black Friday Deals page—updated daily.\n👉 https://electricbikereport.com/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-electric-bike-deals/\nOur full Black Friday video also drops today. Don’t miss it!\nDeals of the Week:\nLectric XP4 750 - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXP4-750\nAventon Level 3 HS/ST - https://ebrdeals.com/Aventon-Level3\nRide1Up Revv1 FS - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Ride1up-Revv1\nVelotric Nomad 1 Plus -...","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}