👇 THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES
• The CPSC issues a public warning about certain Rad Power Bikes batteries — and Rad strongly disputes the agency’s claims. We break down what the warning actually says, what’s missing, and Rad’s full response.
• Aventon announces its 2026 European expansion, launching a dedicated Germany operation, new EU-specific e-bikes, and an all-new tech platform including ACU connectivity, GPS tracking, and automatic shifting.
• Aventon also partners with Upway to launch a dealer-based e-bike trade-in program with a $200 bonus credit during the rollout.
• Salsa releases two updated Confluence gravel e-bikes plus a teaser for the new Wanderosa full-suspension drop-bar e-gravel bike coming in January.
• Future Motion (makers of Onewheel) reveal the Antic, a wild self-balancing mini-moto capable of assisted wheelies.
• New reviews, bikes currently in testing, and a deep dive into this week’s top viewer questions and comments.
• This week’s featured trail system: the Caprock Canyons State Park Trailway in Texas — a rugged 64-mile route with wildlife, history, and incredible views.
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Reviews in Testing
- Urtopia Fold 1
- Dahon K-Feather,
What went live:
- Griffin’s Black Friday Deals video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_uvasGc138
- Jupiter Defiant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvHuNTn3_k4
- Best Electric Trikes 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJZeCkyzIlc
Trail of the Week
The 64-mile Caprock Canyons Trailway and what to know before you go.
https://www.traillink.com/trail/caprock-canyons-state-park-trailway/
https://texashighways.com/travel/exploring-new-lands-on-old-railroad-tracks/
https://www.biketexas.org/ebikesinparks/
Deal Links:
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals Page - https://electricbikereport.com/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-electric-bike-deals/
Aventon Aventure 2 - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Aventon-Aventure2
Ride1Up Vorsa - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpVorsa
Euphree Solar Sparrow - https://ebrdeals.com/EuphreeSolarSparrow
Ride1Up Prodigy V2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Ride1Up-ProdigyV2LX
Velotric Discover 2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrdealsVelotricDiscover2
Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Puckipuppy Boxer ST - https://ebrdeals.com/PuckipuppyBoxerST
Aventon Abound SR - https://ebrdeals.com/Report-Aventon-Abound-SR
Urtopia Carbon Classic - http://ebrdeals.com/UrtopiaCarbonClassic
Ride1Up CF Racer 1 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRide1upCFRacer1
Ride1Up Roadster V3 - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpRoadsterV3
Trek FX+ 1S - https://ebrdeals.com/TrekFXPlus1S
Fiido Air - https://ebrdeals.com/FiidoAirCarbon
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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - News Of The Week
01:57 - Warning About Rad Batteries
04:35 - Aventon expands to Europe!
07:08 - New Salsa bikes!
06:01 - Aventon and Upway launch e-bike trade-in program
10:04 - New Mini Bike!
11:46 - Trivia Time!
17:49 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
20:45 - E-Bike Trail Systems
25:34 - Questions & Comments
25:48 - Good ebike range for $2,000?
29:40 - Additional batteries on ebikes?
31:41 - Is the Carbon Classic good for gravel?
35:29 - What ebikes do we ride?
39:22 - Deals Of The Week
42:39 - Rider Highlight
44:15 - Wrap Up