Porsche is shutting down its e-bike division. Specialized just slashed prices on Turbo Levo models. And now Fazua motor support could soon become a major concern for riders and brands alike.
In this week’s episode of the Weekly Recharge, we break down some of the biggest shifts happening in the e-bike industry right now, including Porsche stepping away from the e-bike market, what that could mean for Fazua motor systems moving forward, and why brands across the industry may be reacting to increasing pressure from newer high-performance motor platforms.
We also cover:
⚡ The growing uncertainty around Fazua motor support and future development
⚡ Specialized cutting prices by up to 27% on select eMTBs
⚡ New helmet recalls affecting thousands of riders
⚡ The rise of powerful next-gen motor systems changing the market
⚡ Free new e-bike safety education courses
⚡ The debate over what legally counts as an “e-bike”
⚡ Semi-solid-state battery technology explained
⚡ A massive 185-mile trail system worth checking out
⚡ New e-bike reviews and testing updates from EBR
Plus, we answer viewer questions about:
🚴 EU vs US e-bike laws
🔋 Semi-solid-state vs solid-state batteries
🪖 The best MIPS helmets for e-bike riders
⚖️ Why e-bike classifications are becoming increasingly controversial
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Deals of the Week:
Heybike’s Anniversary Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/HeyBikePromos
Mokwheel’s Father’s Day Sale: Mokwheel’s Father’s Day Sale
E-bike trail System Highlight:
The Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath / C&O Canal Trail, Maryland
https://www.visitmaryland.org/co-canal
Owners of helmets are advised to destroy the helmets by cutting off the straps, take photos, and emailed them to the respective companies to get a full refund
Favoto: safety@favoto.com
Foubeaka/Geniuss: LKX_jiayichen@outlook.com
Online eBike course: eBikecourse.com/MBM
Email questions to: questions@electricbikereport.com (or comment on this video, we love comments)
#ebikes #electricbikes #specialized #porsche #fazua #emtb #ebikenews #electricbikereport
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - News Of The Week
00:49 - Porsche closes Fazua motor brand
03:45 - Specialized drops prices!
06:50 - Helmets recall!
09:34 - Free E-Bike course throughout May!
11:49 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
14:23 - E-Bike Trail Systems
22:38 - Questions & Comments
22:59 - Are American e-bikes faster than Europe's?
24:54 - Some clarification about solid-state batteries
29:43 - Is the Jackrabbit MG Cargo actually an e-bike?
32:50 - Some comments about helmet safety
38:33 - Deals Of The Week
41:12 - Rider Highlight
42:56 - Wrap Up
43:39 - Bloopers!