Washington State just passed a new law that could have major implications for the future of e-bikes and electric motorcycles. In this week's Weekly Recharge, we break down what the new legislation means for riders, manufacturers, and the growing debate over where e-bikes end and e-motos begin. We also cover new commuter e-bike launches from Gazelle, Specialized's new Turbo Levo 4X, a recent helmet recall, and remember mountain bike innovator Charlie Cunningham.
Plus, we compare two of the hottest cruiser e-bikes on the market—the Aventon Pace 5 and Velotric Breeze 1—to help you decide which is right for you. We also spotlight Minnesota's incredible 165-mile Mesabi Trail, answer viewer questions, discuss the Monarch Marker, Juiced Scrambler Full Suspension, Aventon Adventure M range testing, and share this week's best e-bike deals. If you're looking to stay up to date on the latest e-bike news, reviews, comparisons, and riding destinations, this episode has you covered.
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Topics Covered:
- Washington's new e-bike law
- E-bike vs e-moto classifications
- Aventon Pace 5 vs Velotric Breeze 1
- New Gazelle commuter e-bikes
- Specialized Turbo Levo 4X
- Charlie Cunningham tribute
- Helmet recall alert
- Monarch Marker discussion
- Juiced Scrambler Full Suspension
🌲 Minnesota's Mesabi Trail: https://www.traillink.com/trail/mesabi-trail/
🔥 New reviews
- Monarc Marker: https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-marker-review/
- Ride1Up Vorsa Lite: https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-vorsa-lite-review/
💸 Best e-bike deals of the week
Lectric: https://ebrdeals.com/LectricPromos
- XPress1 - $248 in savings
- $100 off the bike at $899
- Includes fenders and a cargo rack
- 15% off accessories & spare batteries
- Fishing rod holder or tool kit - $58
- Pet trailer - $169
Mokwheel: https://ebrdeals.com/MokwheelPromos
- Basalt (OG) fat tire/power station e-bike - $100 off, down to $1500
- Obsidian (OG) full suspension FT/power station e-bike - $100 off, down to $2000
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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Upway
01:30 - News Of The Week
02:00 - New Gazelle Bikes!
05:22 - New Specialized Bike!
07:28 - Charlie Cunningham dies at 78
09:06 - New Helmet Recall
11:20 - New Washington Law
14:28 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
15:41 - E-Bike Trail Systems
24:58 - Questions & Comments
25:10 - About our Range Test
28:04 - Is the Monarc Marker the same as other bikes?
33:47 - Velotric Breeze 1 vs Aventon Pace 5 REC
45:33 - Some thoughts on the Juiced Scrambler's speed limits
48:46 - Deals Of The Week
50:24 - Rider Highlight
52:58 - Wrap Up