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This week on The Weekly Recharge, we’re talking about Illinois’ new rules for high-powered e-motos, Rad Power Bikes’ owner launching a crowdfunding campaign, Trek’s new Europe-only Allant+ FS, and whether e-bike tracking features can actually help recover a stolen bike.Illinois is drawing a clearer line between legal Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes and faster, more powerful e-moto-style devices. The new law does not affect legal e-bikes that fit within the three-class system, but devices outside those limits may now need registration and motorcycle-level compliance.We also cover Rad Life Mobility’s crowdfunding campaign and what it could mean for Rad Power Bikes, QuietKat, and Serial 1 after Life EV acquired Rad earlier this year.Plus, Trek has revealed the 2027 Allant+ FS for the European market, with Bosch mid-drive power, full suspension, 800Wh batteries, MIK racks, four-piston brakes, and two build options.Later in the episode, we answer viewer questions about stolen e-bike recovery and location tracking, compare the Lectric XP4 750 and Jasion Hunter Pro for city riding, look at eMTB options under $3,000, and break down the Velotric Nomad 2 vs Monarch Tracer for RV travel, comfort, and value.We also feature Rider of the Week, e-bike trivia, Drift Sports’ Mina SPD-compatible shoe, updates on recent Electric Bike Report reviews, the Nantucket bike path network, and this week’s best e-bike deals.Let us know in the comments: do you think Illinois handled the e-bike vs e-moto issue the right way?👕 Merch + Rider of the WeekRiders highlighted during the Rider of the Week section get a free T-shirt! If you’ve been mentioned in this or any previous episode, and you haven’t received your t-shirt, fill out the form below so we can ship it to you!👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/Deal Links:Velotric ‘s Labor Day Sale (through September 7th) - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricPromosJackRabbit’s Labor Day Sale ($250 the JackRabbit OG2) - https://ebrdeals.com/JackRabbitPromosSpecialized’s Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedPromosLectric’s Labor Day Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricPromosAccessories / Gear:Drift Sports Minna Cycling Shoes - https://drift-sports.com/products/minna-noir-blackRecent Reviews:Monarc Marker Full Review - https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-marker-review/AIMA Key West 2 - https://electricbikereport.com/aima-key-west2-review/E-Bike Trail System of the Week:Nantucket Island, CT - https://www.traillink.com/trail/nantucket-multi-use-paths/Bikes Discussed in this Episode: Lectric XP4 750 - https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xp-4-750-review/Jasion Hunter Pro - https://electricbikereport.com/jasion-hunter-pro-review/Aventon Ramblas ADV - https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-ramblas-review/Ride1Up TrailRush - https://electricbikereport.com/ride1up-trailrush-review/Trek Marlin+ 6 - https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/electric-mountain-bikes/marlin/c/B358/Velotric Nomad 2 - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-nomad-2-review/Monarc Tracer - https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-tracer-review/Email questions to: [email protected] (or comment on this video, we love comments)#ebike #electricbike #weeklyrecharge #electricbikereport #emoto #ebikelaws #radpowerbikes #trekbikes #allantplus #ebiketheft #lectric #velotric #monarch00:00 - Intro00:28 - Upway01:30 - News Of The Week01:45 - Illinois Draws a Hard Line for eMotos05:45 - Rad Life Mobility's new Regulation Campaign08:50 - New Trek E-Bike!12:15 - Eurobike goes Back to Summer Window13:54 - Rider Highlight16:12 - Trivia Time!28:04 - Gear Highlight30:06 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews32:08 - E-Bike Trail Systems38:29 - Questions & Comments38:35 - Lectric XP4 750 or Jasion Hunter Pro?42:50 - Some thoughts on E-bike's Safety Measures 47:55 - E-Bike Recommendation for Sonny55:17 - Velotric Nomad 2 vs Monarc Tracer01:03:33 - Deals Of The Week01:06:50 - Wrap Up