
This week’s e-bike news roundup is packed: Super73 is teasing a brand-new model, Fuell collapses into bankruptcy, and Blaupunkt announces U.S. e-bike assembly starting in 2026. We also cover Liv’s new Tempt E+ lineup, updates on BLM and National Park access during the government shutdown, and the truth about hub motors vs mid-drives when climbing hills.
Plus: new Litelok grinder-proof locks, and a look at Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pine Creek Rail Trail.
🚴♂️ Inside this episode:
⚡ Blaupunkt bringing e-bike assembly to North Carolina — what it means for U.S. manufacturing
🚵 Liv’s new Tempt E+ & Tempt E+ EX women’s e-MTBs with Apple Find My integration
🇺🇸 BLM & NPS access during government shutdown — what stays open, what closes
💸 Fuell bankruptcy: what happened to the crowdfunded brand?
🔥 Super73’s cryptic teaser for its next bike at Moto Beach Classic
🏔 Hub vs Mid-Drive Hill Climb debate — why performance doesn’t always match the hype
🔒 Litelok X1 & X3 anti-grinder locks tested and explained
🌲 Trail spotlight: Pine Creek Rail Trail, the “Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania”
https://www.traillink.com/trail/pine-creek-rail-trail/
Additional Info - https://susquehannagreenway.org/land-trails/pine-creek-rail-trail/
https://www.visitpottertioga.com/activities/pine-creek-rail-trail
💬 Top Viewer Questions Answered:
- Specialized Globe Haul hill climb performance explained
- Handlebar adjustment options for the Aventon Aventure 3
- Best lightweight step-through e-bikes for camping & seniors
]- Mid-drive vs hub motor myths in real-world tests
- Range test updates for the Lectric XP 4.0
- Trek FX+ 1S battery extender clarification
- Comparing Velotric Breeze 1 motor claims vs test results
✅ Why Watch?
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Deal Links:
Scott Bike Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/ScottPromo
Heybike’s Prime Fall Sale - https://ebrdeals.com/HeyBikePromos
Accessories / Gear:
Litelok X1 - https://ebrdeals.com/LitelokX1
Litelok X3 - https://ebrdeals.com/LitelokX3
Recent Reviews:
Velotric Triker - https://electricbikereport.com/velotric-triker-review/
Bikes Discussed in this Episode:
Liv Tempt E+ - https://www.liv-cycling.com/us/tempt-eplus-2026
Urtopia Carbon 1 Pro - https://newurtopia.com/pages/lightweight-ebike-urtopia-carbon-1-pro
Velotric Triker - https://ebrdeals.com/VelotricTriker
Specialized Globe Haul ST - http://www.ebrdeals.com/ebrRPspecializedGlobeHaulST
Aventon Aventure 3 - https://ebrdeals.com/AventonAventure3
Lectric XP4 750 - https://ebrdeals.com/LectricXP4-750
Ride1Up Vorsa - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpVorsa
Rad Power Bikes RadKick - https://ebrdeals.com/RadRadKick
Trek FX+ 1S - https://ebrdeals.com/TrekFXPlus1S
Ride1Up Roadster V3 - https://ebrdeals.com/Ride1UpRoadsterV3
Tenways CGO600 Pro-C - https://ebrdeals.com/ebrYT-Tenways-CGO600Pro
Scott Silence eRide EVO Speed - https://ebrdeals.com/ScottSilence
Amflow PL Carbon Pro - https://ebrdeals.com/AmflowPLCarbonPro
Specialized Turbo Levo Gen 4 - https://ebrdeals.com/SpecializedTurboLevo4
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00:00 - Intro
00:36 - News Of The Week
00:43 - Blaupunkt moves assembly to North Carolina
02:48 - New Liv E-Bikes!!
04:30 - NPS, BLM lands open during government shutdown
06:04 - Some Fuell assets got auctioned
07:40 - New Super 73 E-Bike!
10:16 - Gear Highlight
13:02 - Currently Testing & Recent Reviews
15:56 - E-Bike Trail Systems
20:38 - Questions & Comments
20:52 - How did the Globe Haul ST made it so quick up our test hill?
23:10 - Terry loving his e-bike except one thing
26:39 - E-Bike recommendation for Ronald
30:41 - Mid-drive vs Hub motors when climbing
35:20 - Lectric XP4 Range Test results
38:07 - We made a mistake in the Trek FX+1 review!
44:20 - Some thoughts about the Scott Silence ERide
50:09 - Deals Of The Week
51:31 - Rider Highlight
52:54 - Wrap Up