This Week’s E-Bike News Headlines
Buzz Bikes’ New Budget E-Trike Competes with the Lectric XP Trike 2
Priced at $1399, the new Cerana T2 electric tricycle from Buzz Bikes (Owned alongside brands such as Huffy and Niner by parent company United Wheels) is among the most budget-friendly trikes on the market. A highlight of the trike’s spec sheet is a mid-drive motor capable of producing 130 Nm of torque.
Other specs include a 500-watt-hour (Wh) battery advertised to power the bike for up to 40 miles, a 24×3” front tire paired with 20×3” rear tires, a top speed of 20 mph, and a 7-speed drivetrain. Additionally, the trike includes a cargo basket measuring 19″L x 19″L x 12″D, with 71L or roughly 2.5 cubic feet of volume.
Of course, some compromises are to be expected, considering the Cerana T2’s low price. In addition to a relatively small battery, another obvious example is the use of mechanical disc brakes instead of hydraulics.
Our Take: Following closely on the heels of the release of Lectric’s highly anticipated XP Trike2, Buzz’s model is clearly designed to undercut the best-selling electric trike in America. We’re highly intrigued by the Cerana (the powerful mid-drive is especially curious) following our previous experience reviewing the moped-style Buzz Drone.
While we expect many folks to find the Buzz e-trike appealing, the XP Trike2 has many upgrades that we feel would be tough to beat for an additional $100. Lectric’s model includes prized components such as hydraulic brakes, a suspension fork, a suspension seatpost, and a color display.
Hopefully, we can review the Cerana T2 in the future and compare it with similar models we’ve tested!
Giant Recalls Over 6,000 Momentum Vida E+ Commuter E-Bikes
Four cases of broken steerer tubes have been reported, though no injuries have been caused.
The bikes affected by the recall were sold from September 2019 through May 2025, both online and at Giant dealers across the country. They may have either mid-step or low-step frames in the following colors: metallic navy blue, indigo blue, metallic green, happy mint (light green), metallic red, pearl white, and panther (black).
Owners of recalled e-bikes are encouraged to stop riding their bikes immediately and contact their nearest dealer to set up an appointment. Bikes with serial numbers having the letters “H,” “J,” or “K” as their third characters can have their forks replaced for free. Those with the third character “G” require inspection to determine if a replacement is needed.
For more information, please visit Momentum’s recall announcement page.
Our Take: We’re pleased to note that no injuries were caused as a result of the faulty steerer tube and glad to see Momentum taking the necessary steps to prevent harm to their customers in the future. It’s always unfortunate when recalls are necessary, but Giant is doing the right thing by addressing the potential problem proactively.
The TILER Compact Offers a Near-Universal Wireless Charging Solution
The replacement kickstand, which is compatible with e-bikes and other micromobility devices and EVs, connects and transfers power to the device’s onboard battery. The TILER unit has 150W of charging power and is advertised to be able to charge a 36V, 500 Wh battery in approximately 3.5 hours.
TILER’s website states that the system is compatible with 80% of e-bike systems, including those from Bosch, Yamaha, Bafang, GoBao, Zehus, and more.
The TILER Compact is currently in a pre-order phase and is limited to areas in and around Europe. The product will cost a total of €250 and requires a down payment of €29 upon placing a pre-order.
Our Take: Here at Electric Bike Report, our team is constantly riding and recharging e-bikes. Some models, like the Trek FX+ 1S we recently reviewed, include user-friendly magnetic chargers that attach quickly, but in most cases, we spend a few frustrating seconds fiddling with plugs and ports to get their pins aligned correctly.
We could see a product like the TILER Compact being a fantastic solution for easier charging. However, as riders who have broken a few kickstands in our time, we have some concerns about the durability (and potential cost of replacement) of the TILER’s charge-conducting kickstand, which is an essential component of the system.
While the TILER is not set to be available in the US anytime soon, we hope to be able to get hands-on experience with the system in the future.
