This week’s e-bike news roundup is packed: Super73 is teasing a brand-new model, Fuell collapses into bankruptcy, and Blaupunkt announces U.S. e-bike assembly starting in 2026. We also cover Liv’s new Tempt E+ lineup, updates on BLM and National Park access during the government shutdown, and the truth about hub motors vs mid-drives when climbing hills.Plus: new Litelok grinder-proof locks, and a look at Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pine Creek Rail Trail.🚴‍♂️ Inside this episode:⚡ Blaupunkt bringing e-bike assembly to North Carolina — what it means for U.S. manufacturing🚵 Liv’s new Tempt E+ & Tempt E+ EX women’s e-MTBs with Apple Find My integration🇺🇸 BLM & NPS access during government shutdown — what stays open, what closes💸 Fuell bankruptcy: what happened to the crowdfunded brand?🔥 Super73’s cryptic teaser for its next bike at Moto Beach Classic🏔 Hub vs Mid-Drive Hill Climb debate — why performance doesn’t always match the hype🔒 Litelok X1 & X3 anti-grinder locks tested and explained🌲 Trail spotlight: Pine Creek Rail Trail, the “Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania”https://www.traillink.com/trail/pine-creek-rail-trail/Additional Info - https://susquehannagreenway.org/land-trails/pine-creek-rail-trail/https://www.visitpottertioga.com/activities/pine-creek-rail-trail💬 Top Viewer Questions Answered:- Specialized Globe Haul hill climb performance explained- Handlebar adjustment options for the Aventon Aventure 3- Best lightweight step-through e-bikes for camping & seniors]- Mid-drive vs hub motor myths in real-world tests- Range test updates for the Lectric XP 4.0- Trek FX+ 1S battery extender clarification- Comparing Velotric Breeze 1 motor claims vs test results✅ Why Watch?If you want to stay ahead on new e-bike launches, U.S. assembly news, battery safety, brand bankruptcies, and rider Q&A, this episode of The Weekly Recharge has it all.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly e-bike news, reviews, and trail highlights.#Super73 #ElectricBikeNews #Fuell #Blaupunkt #LivTempt #EBikeReview #HubVsMidDrive #PineCreekTrailDeal Links:Scott Bike Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/ScottPromoHeybike’s Prime Fall Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/HeyBikePromosAccessories / Gear:Litelok X1 - https://ebrdeals.com/LitelokX1Litelok X3 - https://ebrdeals.com/LitelokX3Recent Reviews:Velotric Triker - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-triker-review/Bikes Discussed in this Episode: Liv Tempt E+ - https://www.liv-cycling.com/us/tempt-eplus-2026Urtopia Carbon 1 Pro - https://newurtopia.com/pages/lightweight-ebike-urtopia-carbon-1-proVelotric Triker - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricTrikerSpecialized Globe Haul ST - http://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRPspecializedGlobeHaulSTAventon Aventure 3 - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonAventure3Lectric XP4 750 - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXP4-750Ride1Up Vorsa - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpVorsaRad Power Bikes RadKick - https://ebrdeals.com/RadRadKickTrek FX+ 1S - https://ebrdeals.com/TrekFXPlus1SRide1Up Roadster V3 - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpRoadsterV3Tenways CGO600 Pro-C - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrYT-Tenways-CGO600ProScott Silence eRide EVO Speed - https://ebrdeals.com/ScottSilenceAmflow PL Carbon Pro - https://ebrdeals.com/AmflowPLCarbonProSpecialized Turbo Levo Gen 4 - https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedTurboLevo4Email questions to: [email protected] (or comment on this video, we love comments)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electricbikereport/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeReportX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/E_BikeReport00:00 - Intro00:36 - News Of The Week00:43 - Blaupunkt moves assembly to North Carolina02:48 - New Liv E-Bikes!!04:30 - NPS, BLM lands open during government shutdown06:04 - Some Fuell assets got auctioned07:40 - New Super 73 E-Bike!10:16 - Gear Highlight13:02 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews15:56 - E-Bike Trail Systems20:38 - Questions & Comments20:52 - How did the Globe Haul ST made it so quick up our test hill?23:10 - Terry loving his e-bike except one thing26:39 - E-Bike recommendation for Ronald30:41 - Mid-drive vs Hub motors when climbing35:20 - Lectric XP4 Range Test results38:07 - We made a mistake in the Trek FX+1 review!44:20 - Some thoughts about the Scott Silence ERide50:09 - Deals Of The Week51:31 - Rider Highlight52:54 - Wrap Up

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