This week in e-bike news, we’ve got a mix of major safety alerts, big brand launches, and a personal sign-off you won’t want to miss.
👉 Full breakdown below 👇
🚨 Major Safety Warning (CPSC Alert)
The CPSC has issued an urgent warning for Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro ebikes after multiple fire incidents were reported.
If you own one of the affected models, this is something you NEED to know:
- 11 reported fire incidents
- Injuries and property damage already confirmed
- Manufacturer has refused to cooperate with a recall
We break down what happened, what it means, and what you should do next.
⚡ Super73 Drops New A-Series E-Bikes
Super73 just revealed their all-new A-Series lineup, bringing:
- Multiple size options (MZFT, M1D, B1G)
- Improved rider fit and versatility
- Optional dual battery setups
- Updated displays, suspension, and 750W motors on SE models
Is this the evolution Super73 needed? We break it down.
⚠️ Specialized Recall Update
- Over 5,700 e-bikes recalled
- Potential fork failure issue
- What owners need to do next
🔋 Gear of the Week: Hiplok Locks
We cover three solid options depending on your needs:
- Lightweight quick-stop security
- Folding lock for daily use
- Heavy-duty “don’t even try it” protection
https://hiplok.com/en-us/products/hiplok-z-lok-combo
https://hiplok.com/en-us/products/hiplok-switch-folding-bike-lock
https://hiplok.com/en-us/products/hiplok-urban-d-bicycle-lock
🧠 Deep Community Insights
We answer your top questions including:
- Real-world range testing explained
- Are 500W motors actually powerful now?
- Torque vs cadence sensors (what’s better?)
- Mid-drive vs hub motor performance
🌄 Trail Spotlight
A look at the people and organizations building and maintaining incredible bike trail systems—and why it matters more than ever.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/virgin-river-north-trail/
👋 Final Sign-Off
After years of hosting, this is my final episode of Weekly Recharge.
From the early days of the channel to now, thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey. This community has meant more than I can put into words.
Recent Review:
https://electricbikereport.com/aima-rocky-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/retrospec-beaumont-rev-plus-review/
https://electricbikereport.com/heybike-hybrid-review/
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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - News Of The Week
01:01 - New Super73 bikes!
04:02 - CPSC Wars Consumers about Ridstar E-bikes!
06:15 - Specialized Recall!
07:32 - Griffin is leaving Electric Bike Report
11:32 - Gear Highlight
15:29 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
17:46 - E-Bike Trail Systems
22:00 - Questions & Comments (High Quantity Week!)
46:46 - Deals Of The Week
49:00 - Rider Highlight
50:47 - Wrap Up
51:26 - Bloopers