Electric bike

Posted October 1, 2026

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Gazelle USA is recalling about 1,150 Urban Arrow cargo e-bikes because the front seatpost clamping bolt can break.

Posted October 1, 2026

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — The City Council introduced 23 bills — including banning the sale, rental and use of Class 3 e-bikes and the creation of a trade-in program operated in collaboration with retailers — that would further regulate micromobility devices in the latest action by governments to address the increase in injuries and fatalities.

Posted October 1, 2026
Sen. Catherine Blakespear.

SACRAMENTO (BRAIN) — A California bill that became law Wednesday will clearly define e-motos and make it illegal to market them as e-bikes. The legislation — SB 1167 — was signed Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Posted September 22, 2026

HASTINGS, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Victor Sandrin's 36-year industry experience includes introducing and growing brands in the U.S., most notably Spank in 2013. While Spank had a presence here before his arrival, Sandrin expanded it by creating a distribution network.

Posted September 17, 2026
Sen. Kristen Gonzalez announcing S.10700.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — A state senator and assemblymember introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of illegal e-motos in the state, define them, and prevent brick-and-mortar and online retailers from advertising them as legal. It's the latest legislation in the U.S.

Posted September 1, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BRAIN) — A woman who filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rad Power Bikes and authorized dealer The Cycle Joint Inc. has voluntarily dismissed action against the retailer.

Posted August 28, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (BRAIN) — A Florida woman is suing Walmart Inc. on behalf of a minor injured after his e-bike's front wheel detached during what the lawsuit says was normal operation.

Posted August 27, 2026

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (BRAIN) — Rad Life Mobility has started a regulation crowdfunding campaign to support its three e-bike brands.

Posted August 11, 2026
Getty image.

Repairs on "e-bikes we don't sell" offers a huge revenue opportunity for specialty bicycle retailers. It's time to start taking advantage of it.

Posted August 6, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday legal action will be taken against online retailers selling e-bikes, e-scooters, and other motorized devices that exceed speed, weight, or fail to meet other mandatory city safety requirements.

Posted July 31, 2026

As an industry we should put aside what divides us and talk about what we agree on.

Posted July 31, 2026

NORFOLK, Va. (BRAIN) — A Virginia Beach woman is suing Amazon and a Chinese e-bike brand for $1 million after alleged brake failure led to facial and body injuries.

Posted July 27, 2026

WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle announced Monday that all electric mountain bikes it sells will be class 1, be limited to 20 mph assisted speed, and will not have a throttle. 

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