This week on The Weekly Recharge, we dig into a full Monarc Tracer vs Lectric XPress2 comparison to help answer one big question: which e-bike is the better value?We compare price, range, hill climbing, braking, components, ride feel, tech, batteries, long-term value, and which bike makes more sense for different types of riders.We also cover Trek’s new Borrego+ fat tire e-bike, Specialized’s ultralight Turbo Levo R, Hawaii’s new e-moto laws, USDOT bike safety updates, the Allegheny Highlands Trail, current deals from Trek and Specialized, and more.Let us know in the comments: would you choose the lower-priced Lectric XPress2 or spend more for the Monarc Tracer?👕 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/Add Your Voice to the Call for the USDOT to Explain Why it No Longer Recommends Bike Lanes and Other Safety Measures - https://action.bikeleague.org/page/100481/action/1Deal Links:Trek's Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/TrekPromosSpecialized's Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedPromosRecent Reviews:Best Cruiser-Style Electric Bikes - https://electricbikereport.com/best-beach-cruiser-electric-bikes/E-Bike Trail System of the Week:Allegheny Highlands Trail - https://www.traillink.com/trail-maps/allegheny-highlands-trail/Bikes Discussed in this Episode:Trek Borrego+ - https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/electric-hybrid-bikes/borrego/f/F468/borrego+/77034/5347798/Specialized Turbo Vado Levo R Ultralight - https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-turbo-levo-r-ultralight/p/4298375?color=5478134-4298375Velotric Discover M - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-discover-m-review/Velotric GoMad - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-gomad-review/Monarc Tracer - https://electricbikereport.com/monarc-tracer-review/Lectric XPress2 - https://electricbikereport.com/lectric-xpress2-review/Heybike Mars 3.0 - https://electricbikereport.com/heybike-mars-3-review/Euphree Stellar Falcon 2 - https://electricbikereport.com/euphree-stellar-falcon-2-review/Email questions to: [email protected] (or comment on this video, we love comments)#ebike #electricbike #monarctracer #lectricxpress2 #ebikereview #weeklyrecharge #electricbikereport00:00 - Intro00:30 - News Of The Week01:28 - New Trek Fat-Tire Bike!04:33 - New Specialized E-MTB!06:33 - USDOT Removes Safety Measures From Website09:36 - Hawaii passes new E-Bike law11:58 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews13:22 - E-Bike Trail Systems18:13 - Questions & Comments18:20 - Will the motor on the Velotric M be reliable?22:00 - Monarc Tracer vs Lectric Xpress 237:15 - Some thoughts on e-bike's weight capacities 39:19 - Is the Marker a better value bike than the Xpress 2?44:50 - John made a mistake last week talking about the Heybike Mars! 48:46 - Deals Of The Week50:30 - Rider Highlight51:52 - Wrap Up52:30 - Bloopers!

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