Specialized Slashed Prices… And Porsche & Fazua Motors Just Gave Up - TWR Ep 83

Porsche is shutting down its e-bike division. Specialized just slashed prices on Turbo Levo models. And now Fazua motor support could soon become a major concern for riders and brands alike.In this week’s episode of the Weekly Recharge, we break down some of the biggest shifts happening in the e-bike industry right now, including Porsche stepping away from the e-bike market, what that could mean for Fazua motor systems moving forward, and why brands across the industry may be reacting to increasing pressure from newer high-performance motor platforms.We also cover:⚡ The growing uncertainty around Fazua motor support and future development⚡ Specialized cutting prices by up to 27% on select eMTBs⚡ New helmet recalls affecting thousands of riders⚡ The rise of powerful next-gen motor systems changing the market⚡ Free new e-bike safety education courses⚡ The debate over what legally counts as an “e-bike”⚡ Semi-solid-state battery technology explained⚡ A massive 185-mile trail system worth checking out⚡ New e-bike reviews and testing updates from EBRPlus, we answer viewer questions about:🚴 EU vs US e-bike laws🔋 Semi-solid-state vs solid-state batteries🪖 The best MIPS helmets for e-bike riders⚖️ Why e-bike classifications are becoming increasingly controversialIf you enjoy staying up to date on e-bike news, reviews, laws, tech, and industry changes, subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes.👕 Merch + Rider of the WeekRiders highlighted during the Rider of the Week section get a free T-shirt! If you’ve been mentioned in this or any previous episode, and you haven’t received your t-shirt, fill out the form below so we can ship it to you!👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/Deals of the Week:Heybike’s Anniversary Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/HeyBikePromosMokwheel’s Father’s Day Sale: Mokwheel’s Father’s Day SaleE-bike trail System Highlight:The Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath / C&O Canal Trail, Marylandhttps://www.visitmaryland.org/co-canalOwners of helmets are advised to destroy the helmets by cutting off the straps, take photos, and emailed them to the respective companies to get a full refundFavoto: [email protected]/Geniuss: [email protected] eBike course: eBikecourse.com/MBMEmail questions to: [email protected]  (or comment on this video, we love comments)#ebikes #electricbikes #specialized #porsche #fazua #emtb #ebikenews #electricbikereport00:00 - Intro00:34 - News Of The Week00:49 - Porsche closes Fazua motor brand03:45 - Specialized drops prices!06:50 - Helmets recall!09:34 - Free E-Bike course throughout May!11:49 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews14:23 - E-Bike Trail Systems22:38 - Questions & Comments22:59 - Are American e-bikes faster than Europe's?24:54 - Some clarification about solid-state batteries29:43 - Is the Jackrabbit MG Cargo actually an e-bike?32:50 - Some comments about helmet safety38:33 - Deals Of The Week41:12 - Rider Highlight42:56 - Wrap Up43:39 - Bloopers!