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This week’s episode is PACKED with major e-bike news, including one of the biggest business shakeups we’ve seen in years. Pedego has officially been purchased by a new ownership group—the same group backing Urtopia. What does that mean for Pedego riders, dealers, and the future of the brand? We break it all down.We also cover new U.S. city speed crackdowns, a massive Trek recall, 3D-printing tech raising $60M, and tons of rider Q&A. PLUS—our full rundown of the best Black Friday e-bike deals now live.Oh, and TWR merch? Yes… it's finally happening!▶️ This Week’s Top Stories🚨 Pedego Acquired by New Ownership Group• Pedego purchased by the group behind Urtopia• New company name: New Pedego Holdings• CEO Larry Pizzi remains in control• Why Verlinvest backed out & how the final deal happened• What this partnership means for Pedego bikes, Urtopia tech, and dealer networks⚠️ Trek Recall: 68,000 Bikes Affected• Preventative coaster brake issue—no injuries reported• How to check your serial number• Free fixes + $20 in-store credit• Canadian recall details💰 3D-Printing Giant “Carbon” Raises $60M• Now valued at $2.4B• They produce 3D-printed saddles, helmets, chamois, shoes & more• Used by Trek, Specialized, Fizik, Selle Italia, Adidas & others🚲 Speed Cuts in Washington, D.C.• Lime & VEO reduce e-bike speeds after requests from city officials• New limits: 18 mph (Lime & Veo), 17 mph (Capital Bikeshare)• 8 mph zones in high-traffic areas• Concerns about sidewalk safety & juvenile crime🛍️ Black Friday Deals Are LIVEWe launched our Black Friday Deals page—updated daily.👉 https://electricbikereport.com/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-electric-bike-deals/Our full Black Friday video also drops today. Don’t miss it!Deals of the Week:Lectric XP4 750 - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXP4-750Aventon Level 3 HS/ST - https://ebrdeals.com/Aventon-Level3Ride1Up Revv1 FS - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Ride1up-Revv1Velotric Nomad 1 Plus - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricNomad1PlusMokwheel Basalt (Gen 1) - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Mokwheel-basaltLectric XPedition 2 Long Range Dual Battery - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXPedition2👕 TWR Merch Update• Our first T-shirts are officially in production• Pre-orders now open on our website• If we’ve featured you on the show, fill out the Google form to claim your free shirt• Only ~10 people have filled it out—don’t miss out!🛹 Gear of the WeekMeepo V3 Max Electric LongboardDual 800W motors, 28 mph top speed, 324Wh battery, 20-mile range, concave deck, cruise control, metal bumpers—all for $479.https://www.meepoboard.com/products/meepo-v3-electric-skateboard🌳 E-Bike Trail System SpotlightEast Bay Bike Path (Rhode Island)An iconic 14-mile coastal rail-trail with water views, historic stops, parks, and easy grades. Thanks to VidMashUp for the recommendation!https://www.traillink.com/trail/east-bay-bike-path-(ri)/💬 Top Viewer Questions AnsweredWe dive into:• XP4 750 vs Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro• Urtopia Carbon Classic vs Pro• Fiido Nomads vs Tenways AGO X• Why embargoes exist• Santa Monica vs Velotric Discover 2• Best bikes for seniors, commuters, big & tall riders, and fitness-focused riders⚡ Currently in Testing• New embargo bike• Product B (stay tuned…)👤 Rider of the Week@KyleHalverson-d3v – highlighting Minneapolis’ incredible riding, including Wirth and the Mississippi River routes.👍 Want to be featured?Send your bike photos & videosTell us your favorite trailsAsk questions for next week’s showAnd don’t forget to like & subscribe—it helps more riders find the show!Bikes Discussed in this Episode: Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro - https://ebrdeals.com/HeybikeRanger3Urtopia Carbon Classic - http://ebrdeals.com/UrtopiaCarbonClassicFiido Nomads - https://ebrdeals.com/FiidoNomadsTenways AGO X - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrTenways-AGOxAIMA Santa Monica - https://ebrdeals.com/AIMASantaMonicaVelotric Discover 2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrdealsVelotricDiscover2#ElectricBikeReport #Ebikes #Ebikenews #Pedego #Urtopia #PedegoEbikes #TrekRecall #ElectricBikeDeals #BlackFridayDeals #Ebikereview #Ebikeshow #ElectricBikes2025 #CyclingNews #BikeIndustry #BoschEbikes #EbikeSafety #EbikeLaws #EbikeCommunity #EbikeLife00:00 - Intro00:33 - News Of The Week00:41 - US Investors acquire Pedego02:49 - Trek Recall!04:46 - Carbon closes on $60M funding06:01 - Motor assist on DC e-bikes is slowing down!09:48 - Trivia Time!15:53 - Other Things Electric18:58 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews19:33 - E-Bike Trail Systems24:42 - Questions & Comments25:03 - Heybike Ranger 3.0 vs Lectric XP4 75029:04 - Urtopia Carbon Classic or Carbon Pro?32:06 - Fiido Nomads vs Tenways AGO X36:07 - Why are bikes under embargo?37:52 - AIMA Santa Monica vs Velotric Discover 245:03 - Deals Of The Week51:16 - Rider Highlight52:32 - Wrap Up53:17 - Bloopers!