Description
This week on The Weekly Recharge, we’re covering a packed lineup of e-bike news, including Amflow’s new TL Carbon SUV-style touring e-bike, a CPSC stop-ride warning for certain RideStar models, a lawsuit over fake UL certification claims, and a deeper look at whether regenerative braking on e-bikes is actually worthwhile.
Amflow and Avinox are back with the TL Carbon, a full-suspension SUV-style touring e-bike built for commuting, trekking, long-distance touring, and light trail riding. It features a carbon fiber frame, Fox suspension, the Avinox M2 mid-drive motor, traction control, multiple battery options, and a claimed range of up to 169 miles with a range extender.
We also discuss Amazon and UL winning a lawsuit against companies accused of falsely claiming UL certification on e-bikes and e-scooters, plus the CPSC’s stop-ride notice for certain RideStar Q20 and Q20 Lite e-bikes due to reported safety concerns.
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In this episode:
⚡ Amflow TL Carbon SUV-style touring e-bike
🔋 Up to 1,280Wh of battery capacity and claimed 169-mile range
🚲 Avinox M2 mid-drive motor with up to 125Nm of torque
🛑 CPSC stop-ride warning for RideStar Q20 and Q20 Lite
⚠️ Amazon and UL lawsuit over false certification claims
👨👩👧👦 A wild French cargo e-bike built to carry up to four kids
👟 Drift Arc cycling shoes
🌳 MKT Nature and Fitness Trail in Columbia, Missouri
💬 Viewer questions on Priority Skyline, regenerative braking, e-bike laws, and online comments
💰 Deals from Ride1Up and Euphree
🏆 Rider of the Week
We also explain how regenerative braking works, how much range it can realistically add, and whether it is a useful feature or just a gimmick.
Let us know what you think: would you rather have a long-range SUV-style touring e-bike like the Amflow TL Carbon, or are compact cargo options more useful for everyday riding?
Deal Links:
Ride1Up’s Upgrade Your Summer Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpPromos
AIMA’s sale - https://www.aimatech.us/collections/e-bike
Accessories / Gear:
Drift Cycling Sneakers - https://drift-sports.com/products/arc-ceder
Recent Reviews:
JackRabbit MG Cargo - https://electricbikereport.com/jackrabbit-mg-cargo-review/
Kingbull Literider 2.0 - https://electricbikereport.com/kingbull-literider2-review/
Euphree Stellar Falcon 2 - https://electricbikereport.com/euphree-stellar-falcon-review/
E-Bike Trail System of the Week:
E-Bike Trail Systems
MKT Nature and Fitness Trail, Missouri - https://www.traillink.com/trail/mkt-nature-and-fitness-trail/
Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Amflow TL Carbon - https://www.amflowbikes.com/tl-carbon
Galian Formidable - https://galiancycles.com/products/le-formidable
Priority Skyline - https://electricbikereport.com/priority-skyline-review/
ALSO TM-B - https://ridealso.com/products/tm-b
Aventon Pace 5 REC - https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-pace-5-rec-review/
Aventon Level 4 REC - https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-level-4-rec-review/
Email questions to: questions@electricbikereport.com (or comment on this video, we love comments)
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00:00 - Intro
00:31 - News Of The Week
00:37 - New Amflow E-Bike!
03:50 - Amazon and UL wins lawsuit
07:06 - CPSC warns about Ridstar E-Bikes!
09:25 - New cargo E-Bike from Galian!
12:46 - Gear Highlight!
14:32 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
16:15 - E-Bike Trail Systems
21:14 - Questions & Comments
21:23 - Also TM-B or Priority Skyline for Theresa?
27:00 - How does generative braking work on E-Bikes?
33:00 - Have we ever had legal problems caused by riding e-bikes?
38:34 - Why do we reply to negative comments?
42:28 - Deals Of The Week
44:44 - Rider Highlight
46:33 - Wrap Up
47:17 - Bloopers!