This week’s e-bike industry news includes the finalized sale and next chapter for Rad Power Bikes. The sale is now complete, with Life EV assuming Rad’s assets, IP, inventory, and more.
New owner Rob Provost envisions a future for Rad Power Bikes that involves a lot more stateside production. It won’t mean full-on factories making
motors, batteries, and frames from scratch, but the plan does include U.S. assembly and a proposed 100,000-square-foot base of operations in the central U.S. aimed at reducing bottlenecks and improving quality control. That, at least, is the vision.
In other news, Juiced Bikes has teased a return in the not-too-distant future. Spring 2026 relaunch teasers are already live on the company’s website, with photos offering only brief
glimpses of the revamped product line. Meanwhile, Orbea has launched its latest ride, the Carpe city e-bike. It’s a lightweight option with a compelling spec package that looks like a promising choice for riders wanting to keep pace with traffic.
