This week on The Weekly Recharge, we break down major new e-bike laws, industry changes, and gear updates that directly affect riders across the U.S.

New Jersey has passed legislation requiring licensing, registration, and insurance for certain e-bikes, redefining how electric bikes are classified and who can legally ride them. We explain exactly what changed, who it impacts, and why many advocacy groups believe the law unfairly targets safe, low-speed e-bike riders instead of high-powered e-motos.

In California, a new bill aims to close the 750W motor “loophole”, potentially limiting peak power output on e-bikes. We discuss what this could mean for acceleration, hill climbing, rider safety, and whether power limits are really the root cause of rising crash statistics.

We also cover Canyon’s latest eMTB updates, including redesigned battery systems following recalls, workforce reductions, and what these changes mean for riders considering the Spectral:ON and Torque:ON. Plus, there’s an important helmet recall, new tire tech from Michelin, and a deep dive into single-speed gearing sparked by viewer questions.

🔍 What’s Covered in This Episode

- New Jersey e-bike licensing, registration & insurance laws

- California’s proposed 750W motor power restrictions

- Canyon eMTB battery redesigns and layoffs

- Helmet safety recalls riders need to know about

- Single-speed gearing explained (ghost pedaling, hills, dead batteries)

- E-bike deals and bikes currently in testing

- Trail of the Week: High Trestle Trail (Iowa)
https://www.traillink.com/trail/high-trestle-trail/

If you ride an e-bike — or are thinking about buying one — this episode delivers clear explanations, real-world context, and rider-first analysis without hype.

Deals of the Week
Velotric’s New Year, New Bike Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricPromos
- Discover 2 customizable cruiser/commuter hybrid - $200 off, down to $1,799 Plus free suspension seatpost
- Nomad 2 sleek, comfy fat tire e-bike - $100 off, down to $1,899 Plus free storage bag

Ride1Up New Year, New Ride Sale: https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpPromos
- Roadster V3 peppy, responsive, light city e-bike - $100 off, down to $1,395
- Vorsa cargo-carrying SUV-style commuter - $100 off, down to $1595 Plus free pannier bags

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00:00 - Intro
00:36 - News Of The Week
01:45 - New Jersey passes new law
09:45 - California's new bill
14:02 - Canyon's Spectral:ON and Torque:ON back on sale
16:36 - Canyon lays off up to 320 employees
18:15 - New helmet recall
20:21 - Trivia Time
21:10 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
31:16 - E-Bike Trail Systems
35:27 - Questions & Comments
35:40 - Some questions about the Soltera 3 ADV
41:39 - What do we think about an Aventure M with an Enviolo CVT?
43:50 - Some comments about Lectric and really fast "e-bikes"
48:39 - Fat tire e-bike recommendations for Thomas.
51:58 - Bosch got awarded Worst in Show prize at CES
57:30 - Thoughts on the new Lynq and Segway e-bikes
01:01:02 - Deals Of The Week
01:02:22 - Rider Highlight
01:03:48 - Wrap Up
01:04:23 - Bloopers