Are Tariffs Killing E-Bikes? Sharp Is Making E-bikes Now + Your Top Battery Questions TWR Ep 47

This week on The Weekly Recharge, we dive into big changes in the e-bike world:🚲 Sharp enters the e-bike market — yes, the same brand that made your first DVD player is back with a full lineup of city, commuter, folding, and cruiser models.📉 Tariffs in question — recent court rulings could reshape the e-bike import landscape. What does this mean for riders and prices in the US?⚡ Battery questions answered — which brands make the longest-lasting batteries, what happens when your battery runs out mid-ride, and can you safely charge from a mobile power source?🔄 Auto-shifting e-bikes — are they worth it, and who are they best for?Plus Raleigh’s new affordable Bosch-powered commuter, Canyon’s leadership shakeup, and this week’s top viewer questions and deals.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly e-bike news and reviews.Deal Links:Specialized Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedPromosLectric ONE Price Drop - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrLectricONERad Power Bikes Rad Deals - https://ebrdeals.com/RadPromosAccessories / Gear:The Hitch Hacker - https://amzn.to/4m1IpF1E-Bike Trail System of the Week:Trinity River Trails, Fort Worth, Texas - https://trinitytrailsfw.com/Bikes Discussed in this Episode: Raleigh Captus Low Step - https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/captus-low-step-electric-bike/Raleigh Captus Mid Step - https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/captus-mid-step-electric-bike/Sharp E-Bikes - https://www.sharpconsumer.com/electronics/mobility/e-bike/Trek FX+ 1S - https://ebrdeals.com/TrekFXPlus1SAventon Soltera 2.5 - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonSoltera2-5Ride1Up Portola - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRide1UP-PortolaLectric ONE - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrLectricONERide1Up Roadster V3 - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpRoadsterV3Lectric XP Lite 2.0 - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXPLite2Evelo Galaxy Lux - http://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Evelo-GalaxyLuxRide1Up Prodigy V2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Ride1Up-ProdigyV2LXRetrospec Boca Rev Trike - https://ebrdeals.com/RetrospecBocaRevTrikeVelotric Triker - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricTrikerLectric XP Trike2 - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXPTrike2Email 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#EbikeNews #ElectricBikes #EbikeReview #WeeklyRecharge00:00 - Intro00:41 - News Of The Week00:56 - Some tariffs have been called into question02:35 - New Raleigh e-bike!05:15 - New line of Sharp e-bikes!06:56 - Canyon founder returns as CEO08:45 - Gear Highlight11:37 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews12:36 - E-Bike Trail Systems16:08 - Questions & Comments16:24 - How reliable long-term are e-bike batteries?22:00 - Can we add a test for no-motor-assist using of e-bikes?25:16 - Recommendations similar to the Lectric ONE?29:14 - How long does it take to charge an e-bike battery?31:19 - What about Riese & Muller's guaranty and future coverage if they leave the US?35:43 - E-Trike recommendations for Mona38:40 - Deals Of The Week41:30 - Rider Highlight44:27 - Wrap Up