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EPISODE · Oct 12, 2025 · 47 MIN

E-Bike Company Bankrupt, Safer Batteries Coming, & Urban Arrow’s New Model Revealed TWR Ep 52

from The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike Report · host Electric Bike Report

The biggest story in this week’s e-bike news is the closure of the iconic beach cruiser brand Electric Bike Company. We also dive into the details on a new model from Urban Arrow and discuss new battery monitoring software from BatteryIQ. Griffin takes us on a tour of a multi-city-spanning trail system here in the state of Utah. We also address a variety of topics in this week’s Q&A section, including recommendations for a growing teenager, e-bike brands that offer lots of component choices at purchase, upcoming “Best E-Bikes” videos, and more! Deal Links:Rad Power Bikes Rad Deals - https://ebrdeals.com/RadPromosTrek’s Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/TrekPromosClub Ride’s Clearance Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/ClubRidePromosRecent Reviews:Momentum Vida E+ - https://electricbikereport.com/momentum-vida-e-plus-review/Evelo Omega - https://electricbikereport.com/evelo-omega-review/Urtopia Carbon Fusion Pro - https://electricbikereport.com/urtopia-carbon-fusion-pro-review/Scott Voltage - https://electricbikereport.com/scott-voltage-eride-review/E-Bike Trail System of the Week:Murdock Canal Trail, Utah - https://www.traillink.com/trail/murdock-canal-trail/#trail-detail-reviewsBikes Discussed in this Episode: Urban Arrow Breeze - https://urbanarrow.com/family-bikes/breezeBiktrix - https://ebrdeals.com/BiktrixPromosOrbea - https://ebrdeals.com/OrbeaWildBorealis - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrBorealis-KeystoneLectric XP4 500 - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXP4-500Lectric XPress 500 - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXPress500Ride1Up Portola - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRide1UP-PortolaEUYbike S4 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-EUY-S4Ride1Up Roadster V3 - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpRoadsterV3Heybike Mars 3.0 - https://ebrdeals.com/HeybikeMars3Rain Cover Article - https://electricbikereport.com/e-bike-covers/Zeal Pro E-Bike Cover - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrZeal-UniversalEbikeCoverRide1Up TrailRush - http://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpTrailRushRide1Up Prodigy V2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Ride1Up-ProdigyV2LXEmail 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_BikeReport00:00 - Intro00:39 - News Of The Week00:50 - Electric Bike Company files for bankruptcy04:24 - BatteryIQ hits funding target06:23 - CSS Composites is closing08:32 - New Urban Arrow cargo E-Bike!10:07 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews12:26 - E-Bike Trail Systems16:52 - Questions & Comments27:06 - E-Bike brands focused on customization?21:22 - Fast E-Bike recommendation for a viewer27:07 - About consumer advocacy and bike rain covers!32:33 - Do we have best-bikes compilations coming soon?33:28 - Is the Prodigy XR basically the same bike as the Trailrush?36:42 - Is the motor on the Roadster V3 actually 500w-50nm?41:45 - Deals Of The Week44:16 - Rider Highlight46:29 - Wrap Up

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