This week, we cut through the noise on who’s really paying tariffs—you, the brands, or everyone else. We also examine the build-it-here movement—what U.S.-made e-bike brands are doing right now, how feasible domestic manufacturing is, and whether it can shift the cost curve. Wrapping it up: the Dahon stock exchange news, Georgia vs Chinese imports, and what the future of pricing could look like for riders.
Gazelle drops three city e-bikes for fall, Tern updates the Vektron with a stronger Bosch mid-drive, Tannus brings “flat-proof” tech to commuters/MTB—and we wade into the Made-in-USA vs imports debate (with real numbers). Plus DAHON’s big stock move, a new Portland framebuilding school, Jackson Hole’s epic pathway system, viewer Q&A, and this week’s best deals.
Inside this video:
📊 Tariff breakdown — what’s in effect, what’s pending, and how much of the tariff burden is passed on to consumers
🛠 U.S. assembly & frame-building updates — featured brands, contractors, and what “Made in USA” really means in practice
⚖️ Price comparisons — examples of imported vs domestically assembled e-bikes, tradeoffs in quality & cost
📈 Dahon’ s public listing & expansion plans — new factory, expected production volumes, what it means for folding bike availability & pricing
✅ Current U.S.-made options — framebuilders, boutique marques, value picks assembled stateside
🔍 What you can do — tips for buying smart: checking safety certifications (UL, etc.), sourcing replacement parts, and supporting brands investing locally
Why this matters to you
With tariffs, “Made in USA” isn’t just patriotism—it could be sanity for your wallet, supply chain reliability, parts support, and long-term value. If you’re in the market for an e-bike, knowing who builds it, where parts come from, and how pricing works can save you from surprises.
• Q&A hot takes:
– Tariffs & prices: who actually pays?
– UL 2849/2271 battery safety (Bosch, Shimano, Bafang, etc.)
– “Build it here” reality check & current US-made options
– Motor claims & test data (Velotric vs peers)
– Giant Roam E+ GTS at $1,199—worth it?
• Deals: Giant clearance, Scott e-bikes up to 50% off, Rad Power flash sale, Lectric bundle saves
Giant Clearance Sale - https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/clearance-sale
Scott Bike Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/ScottPromo
Rad Power Bikes Flash Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/RadPromos
Accessories / Gear:
Tannus Armour Tire Liners - https://ebrdeals.com/TannusArmour
Tannus Airless Tires - https://ebrdeals.com/TannusAirless
Tannus Tubeless Fusion - https://ebrdeals.com/TannusTubelessFusion
Recent Reviews:
Retrospec Roo Rev - https://electricbikereport.com/retrospec-roo-rev-review/
Scott Silence eRIDE EVO Speed - https://electricbikereport.com/scott-silence-eride-evo-speed-review/
Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 - https://electricbikereport.com/mokwheel-basalt-2-review/
Amflow PL Carbon vs Specialized Turbo Levo -
E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
Jackson Hole Community Pathway System - https://www.traillink.com/trail/jackson-hole-community-pathway-system/
Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Gazelle Easyflow C7 - https://www.gazellebikes.com/en-us/ebikes/gazelle-easyflow-c7
Gazelle Arroyo C5 - https://www.gazellebikes.com/en-us/ebikes/gazelle-arroyo-c5-elite
Gazelle Arroyo C380 - https://www.gazellebikes.com/en-us/ebikes/gazelle-arroyo-c380-elite
Euphree Solar Sparrow - https://ebrdeals.com/EuphreeSolarSparrow
Retrospec Roo Rev - https://ebrdeals.com/RetrospecRooRev
Velotric Breeze 1 - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricBreeze1
Aventon Pace 500.3 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebRP-Aventon-Pace500-3ST
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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - News Of The Week
00:47 - New Gazelle E-Bikes!
02:43 - Firsthand to launch frame building classes
04:47 - Dahon Tech got listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
06:45 - Tern Vektron got updated!
08:38 - Gear Highlight
13:53 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
16:48 - E-Bike Trail Systems
22:44 - Questions & Comments
23:02 - Do tariffs cause price hikes?
30:54 - Thoughts on certified motors & batteries
33:20 - Let's talk about American made e-bikes
37:13 - The Electrified Latina recommended our channel!
38:20 - Is the Velotric Breeze 1 motor actually 750W?
44:01 - Is the Giant Roam E+ GTS worth it?
46:37 - Deals Of The Week
49:09 - Rider Highlight
50:12 - Wrap Up