Is Your E-Bike Safe? New York City Law Sparks Debate

In this episode of Cycling News, we check out new bike releases and discuss e-bike battery safety, including New York City's UL 2849 requirement.

Links to topics discussed:
*Schwalbe Warns of Fake Websites*
- https://bikerumor.com/beware-schwalbe-tires-warns-of-fake-online-stores/
- https://www.bikeradar.com/features/fake-cycling-products/
*Specialized Announces Globe Haul ST*
- https://bikerumor.com/specialized-globe-haul-st-e-cargo-bike-gets-official-and-fast/
- https://www.specialized.com/us/en/haul-st/p/200057?color=323191-200057&searchText=91022-8000
*Audi Dakar Racer Enduro eMTB*
- https://bikerumor.com/audi-releases-dakar-racer-inspired-enduro-emtb/
- https://www.fantic.com/us-en/ebike/e-mtb-enduro/xef-1-9-factory_6e3e6
*NEW - DT Swiss 350 Hub*
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/dt-swiss-350-road-hub-2023/
*NYC E-Bike Law - Int 0663-2022*
- https://www.bicycleretailer.com/retail-news/2023/03/03/what-will-new-yorks-e-bike-law-mean-retailers-there#.ZAuOq3bMJD8
- https://www.consumerreports.org/health/electric-bikes/electric-bike-fires-and-lithium-ion-batteries-a4632489902/
- https://www.ul.com/services/e-bikes-certification-testing-ul-2849
*Call2Recycle E-Bike Battery Recycling*
- https://www.call2recycle.org/e-bikes/
*Zwift Cycling App Laysoff 15% Workforce*
- https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2023/03/07/zwift-lays-15-staff-across-company#.ZAuA2nbMJD8
- https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/more-industry-layoffs-zwift-cuts-workforce-by-15/
*$13 Helmets Might Not Be Safe?*
- https://www.bicycleretailer.com/recalls/2023/03/09/manufacturer-has-refused-recall-helmet-sold-walmart#.ZAuA3nbMJD8
*Shasta Gravel Hugger*
- https://www.gravelhugger.com/
- https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/snow-mud-hail-2023-shasta-gravel-hugger-race-gallery/

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00:00 Cycling News Week 10 2023
00:53 Schwalbe Warns of Fake Websites
02:49 Specialized Announces Globe Haul ST
04:53 Audi Dakar Racer Enduro eMTB
06:29 NEW - DT Swiss 350 Hub
08:44 NYC E-Bike Law - Int 0663-2022
09:45 Call2Recycle E-Bike Battery Recycling
10:57 Zwift Cycling App Laysoff 15% Workforce
11:58 $13 Helmets Might Not Be Safe?
13:12 Shasta Gravel Hugger

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