This week on The Weekly Recharge (Episode 69), we’re covering multiple major e-bike recalls, a new Oregon bill that expands youth access to e-bikes, and answering your questions about our range testing process and the Aventon Soltera 3 ADV vs other popular lightweight city bikes.

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🚨 E-Bike Recall Updates
• Specialized issues a stop ride notice for Turbo Como SL models
• Hyena recalls nearly 20,000 Trek FX+1 and Electra Townie Go! bikes
• Urban Arrow cargo e-bikes recalled due to safety buckle concerns
• 2,200 BeePrincess helmets flagged by the CPSC for safety failures

Recall Info: 
Specialized Safety Notice: http://www.specialized.com/safety-recall-notices

Urban Arrow Contact Info: 
Phone: 800-838-5388
Email: service.na@urbanarrow.com
Website: https://urbanarrow.com/en-na/recall

⚖️ Oregon E-Bike Law Update (HB4007)
Oregon proposes expanding Class 1 e-bike access to riders as young as 14 (with helmets) while creating stricter definitions for e-motos and unsafe battery sales. We break down what it means for riders and retailers.

🔍 Aventon Soltera 3 ADV Comparison
We compare the Soltera 3 ADV to:
• Ride1Up Roadster V3
• Tenways CGO600 Pro-C

Recent Reviews:
Salsa Notch C Review - https://electricbikereport.com/salsa-notch-c-review/

🧪 How We Conduct Our Range Tests
Ever wonder why our range numbers look different from manufacturers’? We explain our real-world testing methodology, how we choose assist levels, and why we don’t set a fixed speed target.

E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
Beach Road and Government Beach Road on the Big Island of Hawai’i
https://hawaiibybike.com/beach-road-to-no-longer-four-corners/
https://bicycleadventures.com/blog/my-3-favorite-rides-on-hawaiis-big-island/
https://bigislandreviews.com/old-government-road/

Bikes Discussed in this Episode: 
Aventon Soltera ADV - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonSoltera3ADV
Ride1Up Roadster V3 - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpRoadsterV3
Tenways CGO600 Pro-C - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrRP-Tenways-CGO600Pro

Deal Links:
Retrospec’s Clearance Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/RetrospecPromos
Lectric’s Valentines Day Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricPromos

If you ride e-bikes — or are shopping for one — this episode is packed with important safety news, policy updates, and practical buying advice.

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