Tariffs, Rad, and the E-Bike Industry: What’s Really Going On? TWR Ep 61

Welcome back to The Weekly Recharge – Episode 61 ⚡🚴This week we’ve got a packed episode with major industry news, a wild counterfeit crackdown, and a ton of real-world comparisons to help you make smarter e-bike decisions heading into the holidays.👕 Merch + Rider of the Week UpdateT-shirts for Riders of the Week and pre-orders should be going out soon — and if you haven’t claimed your free shirt yet, fill out the form in the description so we can ship it to you!👉 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/t9o6SHE3aTp7hvmW9👉 Merch Shop: https://shop.electricbikereport.com/🔥 In This EpisodeRad Power Bikes update (including new details from a Washington Post article we contributed to) and why tariffs continue to reshape the e-bike market.A massive counterfeit bust worth $1.5 million involving fake Specialized frames and Roval components — plus what it means for rider safety and how to avoid getting burned by knockoffs.Holiday e-bike comparisons across premium commuters, city cruisers, and hybrid commuter/cruiser options to help you pick the right ride for your budget and riding style.📰 News of the WeekBosch eBike Systems completes acquisition of Magura Parts & Services (MBPS), strengthening Bosch’s service and replacement parts network across Europe.Ducati announces new electric road, gravel, and mountain bikes targeting Spring 2026 — plus what we know so far about development partners and pro rider involvement.Tern’s NYC delivery fleet hits the 1 million-mile milestone, with strong performance claims around durability, service support, and UL-certified systems.💬 Questions We AnswerCan you burn out your motor by using the throttle too much?What actually justifies the price gap between an $840 e-bike and a $2,000+ option?How to choose between popular commuter/cruiser-style bikes based on comfort, hills, range, and ownership considerations.🚴 Trail System SpotlightWe take a look at the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia area — a cycling-friendly region with greenways, road loops, gravel routes, and MTB options (plus plenty of coffee shops, breweries, and local eats).🔗 Links & ResourcesDeals:Ride1Up – Free accessories with Vorsa or Portola purchasehttps://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpPromosTenways – Early Bird Offer ($300 off Wayfarer preorder)https://ebrdeals.com/TenwaysPromosEuphree – Christmas Savings (up to $500 off)https://ebrdeals.com/EuphreePromosAventon – Holiday Deals ($200 off select models)https://ebrdeals.com/AventonPromosAmflow – Savings up to 16% off eMTBshttps://ebrdeals.com/amflowpromosLectric – Holiday Salehttps://ebrdeals.com/LectricPromosRecent Reviews:AIMA Key West – https://electricbikereport.com/aima-key-west-review/Trail System of the Week:Shenandoah Valley – https://www.bikethevalley.org/Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition – http://svbcoalition.orgBikes Discussed:Cikada Touring – https://ebrdeals.com/CikadaTouringRadExpand 5 Plus – https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRad-RadExpandPlusSpecialized Turbo Vado SL 2 Carbon – https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedTurboVadoSL6Trek FX+ 7S – https://ebrdeals.com/TrekFXPlus7SAIMA Santa Monica – https://ebrdeals.com/AIMASantaMonicaVelotric Discover 2 – https://ebrdeals.com/ebrdealsVelotricDiscover2Velotric Breeze 1 – https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricBreeze1Tenways Wayfarer – https://ebrdeals.com/TenwaysWayfarerPriority Current Plus – https://ebrdeals.com/PriorityCurrentPlusHollywood Racks Sport Rider – https://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRP_HollywoodRacks_SportRider📩 Email questions: [email protected] (or drop them in the comments!)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electricbikereport/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBikeReportX: https://twitter.com/E_BikeReport#ebikenews #tariffs #cycling #boschebikes 00:00 - Intro00:39 - News Of The Week01:15 - Bosch acquires Magura03:02 - Big bike counterfeit bust!04:40 - New Ducati E-Bikes!06:59 - New Tern milestone in NYC08:49 - Tariffs and how they affect e-bikes14:51 - Trivia Time!21:03 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews22:07 - E-Bike Trail Systems27:00 - Questions & Comments27:10 - Cikada Touring vs Hiboy EX631:26 - Is using throttle bad for the motor?33:56 - Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 vs Trek FX +738:10 - Velotric Breeze vs Velotric Discover 2 vs AIMA Santa Monica40:53 - Do we ever hill test on class 3?43:40 - Velotric Breeze 1 vs Priority Current Plus vs Tenways Wayfarer51:23 - Deals Of The Week56:07 - Rider Highlight57:59 - Wrap Up58:26 - Bloopers