This week on The Weekly Recharge, we’re talking about Illinois’ new rules for high-powered e-motos, Rad Power Bikes’ owner launching a crowdfunding campaign, Trek’s new Europe-only Allant+ FS, and whether e-bike tracking features can actually help recover a stolen bike.
Illinois is drawing a clearer line between legal Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes and faster, more powerful e-moto-style devices. The new law does not affect legal e-bikes that fit within the three-class system, but devices outside those limits may now need registration and motorcycle-level compliance.
We also cover Rad Life Mobility’s crowdfunding campaign and what it could mean for Rad Power Bikes, QuietKat, and Serial 1 after Life EV acquired Rad earlier this year.
Plus, Trek has revealed the 2027 Allant+ FS for the European market, with Bosch mid-drive power, full suspension, 800Wh batteries, MIK racks, four-piston brakes, and two build options.
Later in the episode, we answer viewer questions about stolen e-bike recovery and location tracking, compare the Lectric XP4 750 and Jasion Hunter Pro for city riding, look at eMTB options under $3,000, and break down the Velotric Nomad 2 vs Monarch Tracer for RV travel, comfort, and value.
We also feature Rider of the Week, e-bike trivia, Drift Sports’ Mina SPD-compatible shoe, updates on recent Electric Bike Report reviews, the Nantucket bike path network, and this week’s best e-bike deals.
Let us know in the comments: do you think Illinois handled the e-bike vs e-moto issue the right way?
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Deal Links:
Velotric ‘s Labor Day Sale (through September 7th) - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricPromos
JackRabbit’s Labor Day Sale ($250 the JackRabbit OG2) - https://ebrdeals.com/JackRabbitPromos
Specialized’s Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedPromos
Lectric’s Labor Day Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricPromos
Accessories / Gear:
Drift Sports Minna Cycling Shoes - https://drift-sports.com/products/minna-noir-black
Recent Reviews:
Monarc Marker Full Review - https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-marker-review/
AIMA Key West 2 - https://electricbikereport.com/aima-key-west2-review/
E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
Nantucket Island, CT - https://www.traillink.com/trail/nantucket-multi-use-paths/
Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Lectric XP4 750 - https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xp-4-750-review/
Jasion Hunter Pro - https://electricbikereport.com/jasion-hunter-pro-review/
Aventon Ramblas ADV - https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-ramblas-review/
Ride1Up TrailRush - https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-trailrush-review/
Trek Marlin+ 6 - https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/electric-mountain-bikes/marlin/c/B358/
Velotric Nomad 2 - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-nomad-2-review/
Monarc Tracer - https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-tracer-review/
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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Upway
01:30 - News Of The Week
01:45 - Illinois Draws a Hard Line for eMotos
05:45 - Rad Life Mobility's new Regulation Campaign
08:50 - New Trek E-Bike!
12:15 - Eurobike goes Back to Summer Window
13:54 - Rider Highlight
16:12 - Trivia Time!
28:04 - Gear Highlight
30:06 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
32:08 - E-Bike Trail Systems
38:29 - Questions & Comments
38:35 - Lectric XP4 750 or Jasion Hunter Pro?
42:50 - Some thoughts on E-bike's Safety Measures
47:55 - E-Bike Recommendation for Sonny
55:17 - Velotric Nomad 2 vs Monarc Tracer
01:03:33 - Deals Of The Week
01:06:50 - Wrap Up