Repair Shop Battery Fire, Tern Upgrade Program & Lectric Rumors | Weekly Recharge TWR Ep 45

The Weekly Recharge from Electric Bike Report

This week on The Weekly Recharge – Episode 45, we lead off with an important reminder about battery safety after the FDNY responded to a fire at an illegal repair shop. We’ll also cover new programs, launches, and your questions from the comments section.

📰 News of the Week

- FDNY Battery Fire Warning – Over 100 lithium-ion batteries were found at an illegal repair shop. A reminder: always use certified repair channels and work with your bike’s brand to keep things safe.

- Tern x Upway Upgrade Program – Tern makes it easier to trade in and upgrade to a new e-bike with a streamlined process.

- Canyon Citylite: ON – Premium carbon commuter with Bosch Performance Line motor, Shimano Nexus 5-speed, and Gates belt drive.

💬 Viewer Q&A Highlights

- Why Some Trikes Have Reverse – Which models offer it, why many don’t, and our favorite trikes with reverse (RadTrike, SixThreeZero Easy Transit).

- Lectric XPedition Rumors – Will we see a 3.0 soon, or is the 2.0 already the best-value cargo e-bike on the market?

🔎 Takeaways

- Battery safety should never be overlooked.
- Upgrade programs may become a trend across brands.
- Canyon’s carbon commuter could set new standards in the city e-bike category.
- Community questions keep driving the conversation forward!

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00:00 - Intro
00:32 - News Of The Week
00:58 - Tern joins Upway on new trade-in program
02:24 - Illegal battery repair business catches fire in NY
03:37 - New Canyon Citylite:ON
04:29 - Questions & Comments
04:48 - E-Trikes with reverse gear
06:48 - Is it too early to think about the Lectric Xpedition 3.0?
09:50 - Wrap Up