Quick Charge checks out the e-bikes at CABDA Chicago 2026

On today's show-stopping episode of Quick Charge, we're on location at the midwest's largest independent bicycle dealer show checking out some of the highlights from Himiway, Radio Flyer, Rambo, and a whole lot more!

While controversy continues to swirl about e-bike regulations and major players seem to be coming and going and getting saved at the eleventh hour amid the uncertainty of all of this – it's still fun to get to experience the newest e-bikes firsthand, and that's exactly what CABDA 2026 is all about!

Bike brands mentioned

• Aventon
  • Aventon’s newly launched Soltera ADV looks almost perfect – I’d only change one thing
  • Aventon New Year Sale takes up to $500 off legacy + new e-bikes for lows from $999
• Flyer
  • Radio Flyer launches new 20 MPH utility electric bike
• Heybike
  • Heybike Villain launched as low-cost 45 MPH light electric dirt bike
• Himiway
  • Himiway Big Dog electric bike review: A cargo e-bike that’s more like a moped
• Magnum
• Rambo
• Velotric
  • Velotric Triker launched, giving e-trikes more power and speed – and tech

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