Hans Rey on the eBike Power War & Why it Could Cost us Trail Access

Hans Rey joins Simon to discuss the letter he wrote to the bike industry about crazy-high eBike power numbers and the total disregard for the existing Class 1 eBike power limits we’re seeing currently. Hans is worried, and rightfully so, that the eBike power war is out of control, and what it means for rider safety and future trail access needs to be considered. Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on Bikes and Big Ideas. Email us at [email protected] to weigh in.RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s GuideBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:The eBike Power War (4:28)Class 1 vs Class 3 (8:45)Defining What an eBike is (14:14)Who Makes the Rules? (15:31)How Much Power is too Much? (18:48)Are Chinese Brands to Blame? (24:48)Should the Industry Self-Regulate? (27:12)Preserving Trail Access (29:46)Are Bike Brands Being Irresponsible? (34:41)Moving the Goal Post (37:34)Impossible Climbs Made Possible (43:04)What’s Next for Hans (52:12)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicGEAR:30Blister PodcastCRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.