Rivian Launches ALSO E-Bike | Forward-Folding Cargo Bike | RadWagon 5 vs Globe Haul LTIn this week’s episode of The Weekly Recharge, we cover one of the biggest weeks in e-bike news yet:⚡ Rivian officially launches ALSO, its modular e-bike spinoff brand featuring the futuristic TM-B — a dual-suspension, 180 Nm torque machine with touchscreen controls, GPS tracking, regenerative braking, and even a helmet with built-in speakers.🚴 Folding Bike Revolution: Meet the Fold E-Fold, a front-loading cargo bike that folds forward instead of sideways — one of the most unique engineering designs we’ve ever seen.📦 Cargo Bike Showdown: We compare two of the most popular heavy-haulers — RadWagon 5 vs Globe Haul LT — to see which delivers better performance, range, and real-world practicality.T-Shirt Voting Link: https://forms.gle/U1A6AGyLPwpbczvN7Weekly T-Shirt Winners Form (Rider Highlight & Giveaway Winners): https://forms.gle/CJBg6agwfRF1Dsok8🧩 Other Headlines:- CSS Composites closure → which brands are honoring warranties-eBliss plans new U.S. factory & “Ride” brandE-Bike Trail System of the Week:East Central Regional Rail Trail, Florida - https://www.traillink.com/trail/east-central-regional-rail-trail/Viewer Q&As on flat tires, mid-drive vs hub motors, and transport tips💬 Join the Conversation:Tell us what you think of Rivian’s new ALSO e-bike — innovation or overkill?Leave your questions in the comments for a chance to be our next Rider of the Week!Deal Links:Aventon’s Early Access Black Friday Pricing - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonPromosTenways AGO X - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrTenways-AGOxRecent Reviews:Puckipuppy Boxer ST - https://electricbikereport.com/puckipuppy-boxer-st-review/JackRabbit MG Doble - https://electricbikereport.com/jackrabbit-mg-doble-review/Bikes Discussed in this Episode: ALSO TM-B - https://ridealso.com/products/tm-bFold E-Fold - https://foldride.com/en/fold-paceRad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRad-RadWagon5Specialized Globe Haul LT - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRPGlobeHaulLTEmail 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_BikeReport#Rivian #ALSO #ebikenews #RadWagon5 #GlobeHaulLT #ElectricBikeReport #WeeklyRecharge #ebikereview00:00 - Intro00:40 - News Of The Week01:45 - New ALSO E-Bike!06:54 - New Folding Cargo Bike Design! 09:55 - Brands help with CSS Composites warranty claims12:18 - News about eBliss assembling bikes in the US14:53 - Trivia Time!24:37 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews26:13 - E-Bike Trail Systems32:21 - Questions & Comments32:37 - Are cables easy to snap when moving e-bikes?35:43 - What to do with the Bafang locking motor if you loose your phone38:15 - Mid-Drive vs Rear-Hub motors for commuting.43:35 - Rad Power Bikes Radwagon 5 vs Specialized Globe Haul LT51:40 - Deals Of The Week53:43 - Rider Highlight58:19 - Wrap Up58:54 - Bloopers

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