Electric bike
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BRAIN) — A U.S. district judge dismissed a Florida woman's lawsuit against Walmart when the front wheel of an e-bike purchased from the retailer detached and injured the rider.
TRENTON, N.J. (BRAIN) — An assemblywoman will hold an e-bike demonstration and education day conducted by Velotric representatives on Thursday at the State House.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (BRAIN) — A man is suing a bicycle shop and Rad Power Bikes after the front wheel of his e-bike detached after applying the brakes, causing various injuries when he was thrown to the pavement.
(BRAIN) — According to a health data and analytics company report, e-bike injury rates increased 760.2% between 2023 and August 2026 while traditional bike injuries remained fairly stable, rising 7.9%. However, the study didn't separate e-bikes from e-motos.
IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association and a consulting group said dozens of New Jersey bike shops have closed since the state passed a law this year requiring license, registration, and insurance for e-bikes, legislation aimed to address increasing high-speed motorized bike crashes and fatalities.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Gazelle USA is recalling about 1,150 Urban Arrow cargo e-bikes because the front seatpost clamping bolt can break.
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.
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 by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
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.
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.
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.

