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The new CGO009, pictured above, is a lightweight city cruiser with a design reminiscent of a Van Moof. It boasts a handful of upgrades over the original model of the bike, including a redesigned frame, a frame-mounted running light, and a stem-mounted headlight. It also features a handlebar-mounted color display, seatpost-mounted rear lights, and an electronic bell.

It also features a high-tech Smart Connect Module that pairs with the Tenways app. With an affordable subscription fee, this module enables theft detection, contactless unlocking, location tracking via Find My Bike, motion detection, and movement notifications.

Other specs included 250W custom motor with 45 Nm torque, a removable 374 Wh battery, hydraulic disc brakes, and a Gates Carbon belt drive. It also features a boost button for short bursts of extra power when climbing hills or passing other cyclists.

The Special Edition AGO X trekking e-bike boasts a sleek, redesigned frame with internally routed cables. It also comes equipped with a custom 250W mid-drive with 80 Nm torque, a 560 Wh battery, a 10-speed Shimano CUES drivetrain, and a stem-integrated TFT display.

It has a few additional upgrades over the standard version of the bike, including an adjustable stem, an MIK HD cargo rack, a stem-mounted headlight, and a built-in rear light. It also features a slightly lower weight of 28.2 lbs, versus the 29 kg of the standard model.

Both the new CGO009 and the Special Edition AGO X are priced at €2.199.

Our Take:
Put simply, these e-bikes look great. Based on our previous experiences with Tenways’ e-bikes, we’ve been excited to see the brand’s launch announcements. It’s clear that the company is focusing more on the European market with these models, but we hope to see US versions offered here in the future.

Tech such as the CGO009’s onboard Smart Module, enabling security and location tracking, is becoming more common—and we think that’s a good thing. Not only do such features offer protection on a costly investment, they also make the experience of owning and using a bike feel more robust and high-tech.

It’s no secret that we’ve been huge fans of the AGO X since its debut. This new version looks more contemporary, offers greater range potential, and includes more functional features. Both bikes seem to mark a step forward for Tenways, and we look forward to seeing what the brand brings to the US market next.

Upway, an international retailer of refurbished e-bikes, has partnered with BikeInsure to protect consumers in its Flex e-bike subscription program. This lease-to-own program allows customers to rent new or refurbished e-bikes, and now includes the e-bike itself, theft and damage insurance coverage, a maintenance plan, and a bike lock.

According to Maxime Ranson, the Head of U.S. at Upway, the goal of this partnership with BikeInsure is to reduce barriers to entry for potential e-bike riders. He explained that, “By integrating BikeInsure into our e-bike subscription offering, we’re making it easier and more affordable for riders across the United States to experience e-bikes with confidence.”

Buzzy Cohn, the CEO of BikeInsure, said, “Through this partnership, Upway Flex customers gain access to an e-bike subscription that includes BikeInsure coverage, offering a compelling alternative to traditional full-price purchases or financing options.”

According to a BicycleRetailer article, Upway has refurbished and sold over 100,000 e-bikes from over 200 brands. It has the goal of refurbishing and selling over a million bikes annually by 2030. In addition to sales and the lease-to-own Flex program, Upway also offers maintenance and financing services to its customers.

BikeInsure, on the other hand, is the Official Bike Insurance Partner of Canyon Bicycles, Tern, Pivot, the International Mountain Biking Association, and other groups. They’re able to provide insurance within all 50 states and Washington DC.

Our Take:
E-bikes can be a significant investment, even on a rental basis, so it’s encouraging to see Upway expand the appeal of its lease-to-own program by adding BikeInsure’s insurance coverage to the Flex program. Many e-bikes include security and theft prevention features baked-in, but these aren’t yet universal, so it makes sense to provide customers with protection.

Would you be more likely to purchase an e-bike directly or participate in a structured lease-to-own program? Let us know in the comments section below!

The 9,546 recalled helmets involve multiple models, including ProRider’s Economy Bicycle Helmet, Bike Helmet with Turn Ring, Bike Helmet Black Foam, BMX Helmet, and Toddler Bike Helmet. They are being recalled for violating safety standards related to shock absorption and dissipation as well as positional stability, certification, and labeling requirements.

The affected helmets were manufactured in China from April 2022 through December 2022 and come in black, blue, green, red, and purple. According to the CPSC, they were “distributed by Wisconsin Bike Federation, Kiwanis Club, Foster Love nationwide, and sold online at ProRider.com from June 2022 through May 2023 for between $5 and $18.”

If you have one of these helmets, stop using it, destroy it by cutting off the straps, and send photos of the destroyed helmet to [email protected] for a full refund.

You can also check out the recall page on the CPSC’s website or contact ProRider by phone at 800-642-3123.

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On March 6, 2026, Life Electric Vehicles finalized its $13.2 million purchase of Rad Power Bikes, or $14.9 million when liabilities are accounted for, ushering in a new chapter for the brand. The immediate plans are to resume operations, expand the retail footprint, and support existing Rad customers.

In a GeekWire interview discussing the future of Rad, new owner Rob Provost outlined potentially major changes to the company’s operations, including a desire to bring product assembly stateside.

Parts would still be sourced globally, as most major electronics continue to come from Asia, but bike assembly would move to a proposed 100,000-square-foot facility in the central U.S. The idea is that this would allow for a Foreign Trade Zone structure to help offset tariff burdens, which was one of the major factors in Rad’s downfall under previous ownership.

Other stated goals include improving distribution and logistics, expanding retail stores in key areas, establishing a battery replacement program—one of the final nails in the coffin before the bankruptcy sale—and more.

Our Take: Few brands have the name recognition Rad does across the e-bike landscape, so it’s encouraging to hear the new ownership has both short- and long-term plans for getting the brand back on track.

That said, this won’t be as easy as flipping a switch. Rad has endured plenty of rough headlines over the last few years, so winning customers back will take time and real effort.

The long-term goals are especially interesting. We’ve seen other companies aim for heavier stateside involvement in production, but with mixed results at best. If Rad can pull it off in a way that helps it better withstand the tariffs and logistical issues that contributed to its bankruptcy, then great—but for now, it still has an uphill climb ahead.

Juiced Bikes was one of the early standout names in the American e-bike scene. The company built a reputation around a certain cool factor, thanks to its moped-inspired designs, while several of its models became known for fast speeds and distinct styling.

Like many other companies over the last couple of years, tariffs greatly hurt the bottom line, and some mismanagement eventually caught up with the brand as sales slowed, leading to bankruptcy and a sale. Juiced was later acquired by Lectric E-Bikes co-founders Levi Conlow and Robby Deziel.

This past week, Juiced’s website started showing signs of life, with a return date teased for Spring 2026.

While there are still few concrete details about what the comeback will entail, teaser images of familiar-looking Juiced models suggest the brand will be sticking close to its roots. Moto-inspired designs, large bench seats, BMX handlebars, and 20×4” fat tires all appear to be part of the formula.

Austin Gomes is also prominently featured as the new general manager. He brings notable experience, having led the design of Lectric’s XP4, which Lectric has called America’s best-selling e-bike.

Our Take: We couldn’t be much more excited about this. Juiced was an icon, and we’re happy to see it make a comeback. Lectric’s owners have shown strong business instincts in turning Lectric into a powerhouse, so there’s reason to believe they can iron out many of the logistical issues that held Juiced back in the past. On top of that, having a proven designer helping lead the charge for whatever the next generation of Juiced bikes looks like feels like another win.

Juiced was never necessarily about having the best specs on paper or the smoothest ride around. It was, as the kids say, a “vibe.” The bikes were fast, fun, and the kind of thing you’d see someone riding and immediately feel a little FOMO over.

Needless to say, we’ve got high hopes and expect to see some interesting things from Juiced again soon.

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The Amsterdam-headquartered e-bike company filed for a main board listing on the HKSE on Feb 27th. Chinese Investment bank GF Securities acted as a sponsor for this submittal, but the company itself is backed by other investors. These include Tencent, Alibaba, and Hillhouse Ventures, which is Tenways’ current largest external investor.

The brand, which was founded in 2021, achieved profitability in the first three quarters of 2025.

Sales Data from the market research company Frost & Sullivan suggests that Tenways was the fastest growing brand in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg (the Benelux region) from 2022 to 2024. The company sold more than 50,000 units of its CGO800S dutch city cruiser within four years after its launch. Tenways has also won Red Dot and German Design Awards

Tenways’ revenue in the first three quarters of 2024 was 54 million euros, and it was valued at $25.1 million dollars in January of the same year. Its adjusted net profit in the first three quarters of 2025 was 1.24 million euros.

Our Take:
Our first experience testing Tenways’ e-bikes came in 2023 with the belt-driven CGO600 Pro. Since then, we have been consistently impressed by the brand’s design aesthetic, responsive pedal assist systems, and overall quality.

If the company successfully goes public and gets more investors and capital, it could go a long way toward helping Tenways expand into new markets and develop new products. We can’t wait to see what the future brings for the brand!

The recalled helmets were sold for around $30 at Walmart (both in-store and online) from Jan-Sept 2025. According to the CPSC, they do not comply with mandatory retention system and positional stability requirements. As such, they may not stay on the rider’s head during a crash, which could result in injury or death. So far, no incidents or injuries have been reported.

The helmets are called 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets. According to the CPSC, they “were sold in size large (L), fitting a head circumference of about 22.8 to 24 inches. The helmets have a black exterior with a built-in LED lighting system, black straps, black buckle, and have a black plastic knob at the back of the helmet for adjusting the fit. “Concord” is printed on the back of the helmet.”

Todson’s website lists all lot numbers as being affected. If you own one of the affected helmets, stop using it immediately and destroy it by cutting off the straps. Then, you can contact Todson for a full refund after sending photos of the destroyed helmet to [email protected]

Note that the helmet contains a lithium ion battery, which shouldn’t be thrown in the trash or recycling—contact your local household hazardous waste center for disposal instructions.

The China Automobile Certification Center Company, Ltd. (CCAP), recently released a statement saying that all e-bikes and their batteries, chargers, and helmets must now display a China Compulsory Certification (CCC) certification mark, along with a unique QR code.

The CCC is a regulatory body similar to our Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) or Europe’s Conformité Européenne (CE). These marks, which ensure compliance to certification and testing standards, can be printed on or molded into a product’s exterior.

The implementation of this requirement allows regulators to scan e-bikes and components to track their certification history. In theory, this would link to its documentation, its manufacturer, and possibly even more information related to its production, including the batch number.

It appears that this is China’s effort to reduce counterfeit products both by making them harder to reproduce and also easier to identify. It could also allow for more targeted recalls and ensure that products like lithium-ion batteries are manufactured to established safety standards.

The addition of CCC mark/QR code requirements will naturally require more complexity to the process of making and selling products. According to MPR China Certification, “Certified organizations are required to ensure one-to-one correspondence between certificates and QR codes, establish a mark usage management system, and maintain proper records to guarantee traceability and regulatory compliance under the CCC framework.”

Products that are newly certified need to meet these requirements immediately (as of March 1st, 2026), while those with existing certifications have a year to meet the new standards (March 1st, 2027).

Our Take:
The implementation of a stamp requirement mirrors UL and CE requirements on many products in the US and EU, giving consumers confidence in the safety and reliability of their purchases. Considering that counterfeit products can be unsafe, we support any measures that serve to make e-bikes and their components safer and more difficult to fake.

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