{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike Report","title":"Steel Tariffs Hit E-Bikes 🚨 Riese & Müller Leaving the U.S.? + Fires & E-Bike Questions TWR Ep 46","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/dc926025\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2263,"description":"The e-bike industry just hit another bump. 🚲💥 In this episode of The Weekly Recharge, we break down how new steel tariffs are already impacting premium brands, with Riese & Müller pausing U.S. shipments. What does this mean for the U.S. market going forward?\nBut that’s not all — we’ve also got two new electric trike launches and a must-hear discussion on e-bike battery fires and how to keep your rides safe.\n🔎 Topics Covered This Week:\n📉 Steel Tariffs & E-Bikes – How new U.S. tariffs are raising costs and causing brands like Riese & Müller to rethink shipments.\n🚫 Riese & Müller Pause – Is another premium brand pulling out of the U.S. market?\n🚲 New E-Trikes – The Lectric XP Trike 2 (750W) and Puckipuppy Rottweiler full-suspension trike.\n🔥 Battery Fire Safety – What causes fires, and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself.\n🌄 Trail of the Week – The stunning Rio Grande Trail from Glenwood Springs to Aspen, Colorado.\nhttps://www.traillink.com/trail/rio-grande-trail/\n💬 Top Viewer Questions Answered – Reverse gear on trikes, Lectric XPedition 3.0 speculation, battery fire concerns, TrailRush vs Haoqi Mustang, and more.\n✅ Why Watch?\nIf you want to stay on top of e-bike news, reviews, and safety insights, this episode is packed with critical updates, practical tips, and our honest takes.\n👉 Don’t miss our deals of the week, gear previews, and rider shoutouts at the end!\nDeal Links:\nClub Ride Labor Day Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/ClubRidePromos\nRide1Up’s Labor Day Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpPromos\nAventon’s Labor Day Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonPromos\nRecent Reviews:\nHeybike Mars 3.0 - https://electricbikereport.com/heybike-mars-3-review/\nHeybike Ranger 3.0 Pro - https://electricbikereport.com/heybike-ranger-3-pro-review/\nMokwheel Tarmac - https://electricbikereport.com/mokwheel-tarmac-review/\nHaoqi Mustang - https://electricbikereport.com/haoqi-mustang-review/\nAipas M2 Pro - https://electricbikereport.com/aipas-m2-pro-review/\nBikes Discussed in...","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}