This week on The Weekly Recharge (Episode 69), we’re covering multiple major e-bike recalls, a new Oregon bill that expands youth access to e-bikes, and answering your questions about our range testing process and the Aventon Soltera 3 ADV vs other popular lightweight city bikes.👕 Merch + Rider of the Week UpdateT-shirts for Riders of the Week and pre-orders should be going out soon — and if you haven’t claimed your free shirt yet, fill out the form in the description so we can ship it to you!👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/🚨 E-Bike Recall Updates• Specialized issues a stop ride notice for Turbo Como SL models• Hyena recalls nearly 20,000 Trek FX+1 and Electra Townie Go! bikes• Urban Arrow cargo e-bikes recalled due to safety buckle concerns• 2,200 BeePrincess helmets flagged by the CPSC for safety failuresRecall Info: Specialized Safety Notice: http://www.specialized.com/safety-recall-noticesUrban Arrow Contact Info: Phone: 800-838-5388Email: [email protected]: https://urbanarrow.com/en-na/recall⚖️ Oregon E-Bike Law Update (HB4007)Oregon proposes expanding Class 1 e-bike access to riders as young as 14 (with helmets) while creating stricter definitions for e-motos and unsafe battery sales. We break down what it means for riders and retailers.🔍 Aventon Soltera 3 ADV ComparisonWe compare the Soltera 3 ADV to:• Ride1Up Roadster V3• Tenways CGO600 Pro-CRecent Reviews:Salsa Notch C Review - https://electricbikereport.com/salsa-notch-c-review/🧪 How We Conduct Our Range TestsEver wonder why our range numbers look different from manufacturers’? We explain our real-world testing methodology, how we choose assist levels, and why we don’t set a fixed speed target.E-Bike Trail System of the Week:Beach Road and Government Beach Road on the Big Island of Hawai’ihttps://hawaiibybike.com/beach-road-to-no-longer-four-corners/https://bicycleadventures.com/blog/my-3-favorite-rides-on-hawaiis-big-island/https://bigislandreviews.com/old-government-road/Bikes Discussed in this Episode: Aventon Soltera ADV - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonSoltera3ADVRide1Up Roadster V3 - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpRoadsterV3Tenways CGO600 Pro-C - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Tenways-CGO600ProDeal Links:Retrospec’s Clearance Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/RetrospecPromosLectric’s Valentines Day Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricPromosIf you ride e-bikes — or are shopping for one — this episode is packed with important safety news, policy updates, and practical buying advice.Subscribe for weekly e-bike news, reviews, comparisons, and real-world testing.#ebike #electricbike #ebikereviews #aventon #trek #specialized #electricbikereport

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