This week on The Weekly Recharge, we dig into a full Monarc Tracer vs Lectric XPress2 comparison to help answer one big question: which e-bike is the better value?
We compare price, range, hill climbing, braking, components, ride feel, tech, batteries, long-term value, and which bike makes more sense for different types of riders.
We also cover Trek’s new Borrego+ fat tire e-bike, Specialized’s ultralight Turbo Levo R, Hawaii’s new e-moto laws, USDOT bike safety updates, the Allegheny Highlands Trail, current deals from Trek and Specialized, and more.
Let us know in the comments: would you choose the lower-priced Lectric XPress2 or spend more for the Monarc Tracer?
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Add Your Voice to the Call for the USDOT to Explain Why it No Longer Recommends Bike Lanes and Other Safety Measures - https://action.bikeleague.org/page/100481/action/1
Deal Links:
Trek's Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/TrekPromos
Specialized's Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedPromos
Recent Reviews:
Best Cruiser-Style Electric Bikes - https://electricbikereport.com/best-beach-cruiser-electric-bikes/
E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
Allegheny Highlands Trail - https://www.traillink.com/trail-maps/allegheny-highlands-trail/
Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Trek Borrego+ - https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/electric-hybrid-bikes/borrego/f/F468/borrego+/77034/5347798/
Specialized Turbo Vado Levo R Ultralight - https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-turbo-levo-r-ultralight/p/4298375?color=5478134-4298375
Velotric Discover M - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-discover-m-review/
Velotric GoMad - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-gomad-review/
Monarc Tracer - https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-tracer-review/
Lectric XPress2 - https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xpress2-review/
Heybike Mars 3.0 - https://electricbikereport.com/heybike-mars-3-review/
Euphree Stellar Falcon 2 - https://electricbikereport.com/euphree-stellar-falcon-2-review/
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - News Of The Week
01:28 - New Trek Fat-Tire Bike!
04:33 - New Specialized E-MTB!
06:33 - USDOT Removes Safety Measures From Website
09:36 - Hawaii passes new E-Bike law
11:58 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
13:22 - E-Bike Trail Systems
18:13 - Questions & Comments
18:20 - Will the motor on the Velotric M be reliable?
22:00 - Monarc Tracer vs Lectric Xpress 2
37:15 - Some thoughts on e-bike's weight capacities
39:19 - Is the Marker a better value bike than the Xpress 2?
44:50 - John made a mistake last week talking about the Heybike Mars!
48:46 - Deals Of The Week
50:30 - Rider Highlight
51:52 - Wrap Up
52:30 - Bloopers!