E-Assist Riding-What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Laidback Bike Report

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:45 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:35 Panel Introduction
00:04:25 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:50 Recumbent News with Honza Galla
00:11:00 Zach Kaplan Cycles Profile-Interview with Zach
00:46:00 Doug Davis-E-Assist Battery Safety Primer
01:21:30 Steve Hansen (Lawyer) and Jay Townley (Bike Journalist) on Insurance and Regulation Issues
02:20:25 Sponsor Thanks
02:22:25 Announcements
02:23:30 Goodbye to panel and crew
Recent headlines about fires associated with e-assist batteries have prompted this look into practical safety and insurance measures you can take to prevent disasters both physical and financial. Our panel includes Doug Davis (bent shop owner/electrical engineer) with a primer on how batteries work, Jay Townley (bicycle industry journalist and regulatory expert) on fire stats and regulation and Steve Hansen (Bike Lawyer) on best insurance and legal choices for bent riders.
We also have a profile of Zach Kaplan owner of the California recumbent shop that bears his name. Zach has over 100 double century rides under his belt and has an interesting and deep history with bents going back to the 90s.
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