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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2025 · 46 MIN

How To Choose An Ebike For Someone That Hasn't Ridden One Before - TWR Ep 36

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

Helping someone choose an electric bike that has not ridden one before is no easy task.  There are many e-bikes on the market and there are some key requirements to look for, especially if it has been years or decades since they have been on a bike in general. We dive into the factors to consider and some really good options.In this week’s episode, we dive into a diverse range of news stories and questions from our audience. On the political front, a new bill introduced to Congress would encourage domestic assembly of bicycles and e-bikes by eliminating tariffs on their components. On the business front, GoCycle has been purchased by the owner of a prominent e-bike manufacturer. Additionally, the Spanish motor producer MAHLE has entered the eMTB market with a heavy-hitting mid-drive. When responding to questions and comments from our audience this week, we explain many of the factors that affect an e-bike’s climbing performance, we dive into a comparison between two excellent SUV-style e-bikes, and we discuss the spirit of our comparisons in the context of two hybrid e-bikes. Griffin also takes us on a tour of an e-bike-friendly path called the Cardinal Greenway in the state of Indiana! Deal Links:https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpPromoshttps://ebrdeals.com/RadPromos Accessories / Gear:https://ebrdeals.com/BurleyHopperRecent Reviews:Velotric Nomad 2X ReviewE-Bike Trail System of the Week:The Cardinal Greenway, IndianaBikes Discussed in this Episode: Euphree Stellar Falcon - https://ebrdeals.com/EuphreeStellarFalconRide1Up Vorsa - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpVorsaAventon Level 3 ST - https://ebrdeals.com/Aventon-Level3Aventon Aventure 3 - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonAventure3Velotric Discover 2 - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrdealsVelotricDiscover2Rad Power Bikes RadKick - https://ebrdeals.com/RadRadKickVelotric Summit 1 - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricSummit1Specialized Turbo Tero X 5.0 - https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedTurboTero5Urtopia Carbon Joy - https://ebrdeals.com/UrtopiaCarbonJoyVelotric Breeze 1 - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricBreeze1Aventon Abound SR - https://ebrdeals.com/Report-Aventon-Abound-SRSpecialized Turbo Como - https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRPspecializedTurboComoTern Quick Haul Long D9 - https://ebrdeals.com/TernQuickHaulLongD9Email 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 - Intro00:37 - News Of The Week09:15 - Gear Highlight14:05 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews16:18 - E-Bike Trail Systems20:01 - Questions & Comments20:25 - Euphree Stellar Falcon vs Ride1Up Vorsa28:51 - How to know if an E-Bike is good for hills?31:05 - E-Bike recommendations for a viewer from Phoenix, AZ33:15 - Why did we compare a hardtail with a full-suspension E-Bike?35:57 - What Ebike To Choose For Someone New To Ebikes?42:05 - Deals Of The Week43:36 - Rider Highlight45:20 - Wrap Up

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