Aventon’s Surprise 2026 European Launch... And Rad Responds to CPSC Warning - TWR Ep 59 episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 30, 2025 · 44 MIN

Aventon’s Surprise 2026 European Launch... And Rad Responds to CPSC Warning - TWR Ep 59

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👇 THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES• The CPSC issues a public warning about certain Rad Power Bikes batteries — and Rad strongly disputes the agency’s claims. We break down what the warning actually says, what’s missing, and Rad’s full response.• Aventon announces its 2026 European expansion, launching a dedicated Germany operation, new EU-specific e-bikes, and an all-new tech platform including ACU connectivity, GPS tracking, and automatic shifting.• Aventon also partners with Upway to launch a dealer-based e-bike trade-in program with a $200 bonus credit during the rollout.• Salsa releases two updated Confluence gravel e-bikes plus a teaser for the new Wanderosa full-suspension drop-bar e-gravel bike coming in January.• Future Motion (makers of Onewheel) reveal the Antic, a wild self-balancing mini-moto capable of assisted wheelies.• New reviews, bikes currently in testing, and a deep dive into this week’s top viewer questions and comments.• This week’s featured trail system: the Caprock Canyons State Park Trailway in Texas — a rugged 64-mile route with wildlife, history, and incredible views.🎉 Rider of the Week + Free T-Shirt ReminderIf we have featured you on the show or you were a winner during our 1-Year Anniversary Episode, we need your info so we can ship your free t-shirt.👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9👕 EBR Merch Pre-Orders Are Now Open!We already have orders coming in — thank you to everyone supporting the channel!Browse the full collection here:👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/We’ll showcase the designs in an upcoming video as soon as they arrive.Reviews in Testing- Urtopia Fold 1- Dahon K-Feather, What went live:- Griffin’s Black Friday Deals video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_uvasGc138- Jupiter Defiant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvHuNTn3_k4- Best Electric Trikes 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJZeCkyzIlcTrail of the WeekThe 64-mile Caprock Canyons Trailway and what to know before you go.https://www.traillink.com/trail/caprock-canyons-state-park-trailway/https://texashighways.com/travel/exploring-new-lands-on-old-railroad-tracks/https://www.biketexas.org/ebikesinparks/Deal Links:Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals Page - https://electricbikereport.com/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-electric-bike-deals/Aventon Aventure 2 - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Aventon-Aventure2Ride1Up Vorsa - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpVorsaEuphree Solar Sparrow - https://ebrdeals.com/EuphreeSolarSparrowRide1Up Prodigy V2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Ride1Up-ProdigyV2LXVelotric Discover 2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrdealsVelotricDiscover2Bikes Discussed in this Episode: Puckipuppy Boxer ST - https://ebrdeals.com/PuckipuppyBoxerSTAventon Abound SR - https://ebrdeals.com/Report-Aventon-Abound-SRUrtopia Carbon Classic - http://ebrdeals.com/UrtopiaCarbonClassicRide1Up CF Racer 1 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRide1upCFRacer1Ride1Up Roadster V3 - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpRoadsterV3Trek FX+ 1S - https://ebrdeals.com/TrekFXPlus1SFiido Air - https://ebrdeals.com/FiidoAirCarbon🙌 Join the ConversationSend your photos/videos to: [email protected] your questions below — we answer the best ones every episode!Don’t forget to like & subscribe so you never miss the latest e-bike news, reviews, and testing updates.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electricbikereport/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeReportX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/E_BikeReport#ebikenews #ebikes #electricbike #blackfridaydeals #cybermondaydeals #radpowerbikes #aventon #upway00:00 - Intro00:37 - News Of The Week01:57 - Warning About Rad Batteries04:35 - Aventon expands to Europe!07:08 - New Salsa bikes!06:01 - Aventon and Upway launch e-bike trade-in program10:04 - New Mini Bike!11:46 - Trivia Time!17:49 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews20:45 - E-Bike Trail Systems25:34 - Questions & Comments25:48 - Good ebike range for $2,000?29:40 - Additional batteries on ebikes?31:41 - Is the Carbon Classic good for gravel?35:29 - What ebikes do we ride?39:22 - Deals Of The Week42:39 - Rider Highlight44:15 - Wrap Up

👇 THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES• The CPSC issues a public warning about certain Rad Power Bikes batteries — and Rad strongly disputes the agency’s claims. We break down what the warning actually says, what’s missing, and Rad’s full response.• Aventon announces its 2026 European expansion, launching a dedicated Germany operation, new EU-specific e-bikes, and an all-new tech platform including ACU connectivity, GPS tracking, and automatic shifting.• Aventon also partners with Upway to launch a dealer-based e-bike trade-in program with a $200 bonus credit during the rollout.• Salsa releases two updated Confluence gravel e-bikes plus a teaser for the new Wanderosa full-suspension drop-bar e-gravel bike coming in January.• Future Motion (makers of Onewheel) reveal the Antic, a wild self-balancing mini-moto capable of assisted wheelies.• New reviews, bikes currently in testing, and a deep dive into this week’s top viewer questions and comments.• This week’s featured trail system: the Caprock Canyons State Park Trailway in Texas — a rugged 64-mile route with wildlife, history, and incredible views.🎉 Rider of the Week + Free T-Shirt ReminderIf we have featured you on the show or you were a winner during our 1-Year Anniversary Episode, we need your info so we can ship your free t-shirt.👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9👕 EBR Merch Pre-Orders Are Now Open!We already have orders coming in — thank you to everyone supporting the channel!Browse the full collection here:👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/We’ll showcase the designs in an upcoming video as soon as they arrive.Reviews in Testing- Urtopia Fold 1- Dahon K-Feather, What went live:- Griffin’s Black Friday Deals video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_uvasGc138- Jupiter Defiant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvHuNTn3_k4- Best Electric Trikes 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJZeCkyzIlcTrail of the WeekThe 64-mile Caprock Canyons Trailway and what to know before you go.https://www.traillink.com/trail/caprock-canyons-state-park-trailway/https://texashighways.com/travel/exploring-new-lands-on-old-railroad-tracks/https://www.biketexas.org/ebikesinparks/Deal Links:Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals Page - https://electricbikereport.com/black-friday-and-cyber-monday-electric-bike-deals/Aventon Aventure 2 - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Aventon-Aventure2Ride1Up Vorsa - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpVorsaEuphree Solar Sparrow - https://ebrdeals.com/EuphreeSolarSparrowRide1Up Prodigy V2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Ride1Up-ProdigyV2LXVelotric Discover 2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrdealsVelotricDiscover2Bikes Discussed in this Episode: Puckipuppy Boxer ST - https://ebrdeals.com/PuckipuppyBoxerSTAventon Abound SR - https://ebrdeals.com/Report-Aventon-Abound-SRUrtopia Carbon Classic - http://ebrdeals.com/UrtopiaCarbonClassicRide1Up CF Racer 1 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRide1upCFRacer1Ride1Up Roadster V3 - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpRoadsterV3Trek FX+ 1S - https://ebrdeals.com/TrekFXPlus1SFiido Air - https://ebrdeals.com/FiidoAirCarbon🙌 Join the ConversationSend your photos/videos to: [email protected] your questions below — we answer the best ones every episode!Don’t forget to like & subscribe so you never miss the latest e-bike news, reviews, and testing updates.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electricbikereport/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeReportX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/E_BikeReport#ebikenews #ebikes #electricbike #blackfridaydeals #cybermondaydeals #radpowerbikes #aventon #upway00:00 - Intro00:37 - News Of The Week01:57 - Warning About Rad Batteries04:35 - Aventon expands to Europe!07:08 - New Salsa bikes!06:01 - Aventon and Upway launch e-bike trade-in program10:04 - New Mini Bike!11:46 - Trivia Time!17:49 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews20:45 - E-Bike Trail Systems25:34 - Questions & Comments25:48 - Good ebike range for $2,000?29:40 - Additional batteries on ebikes?31:41 - Is the Carbon Classic good for gravel?35:29 - What ebikes do we ride?39:22 - Deals Of The Week42:39 - Rider Highlight44:15 - Wrap Up

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