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Hi, I just received my first ebike, RadRunner1, I would like to replace the LED display to an LCD display. The upgrade LCD they sell at Radpowerbikes.ca is $130+tax+shipping which is around $160. I"ve checked aliexpress and they sell a whole bunch of LCD displays for cheaper. Anyone know the model of the controller on the Radrunner1 (Canadian version)? Thanks

The LCD Display Upgrade provides additional information while riding, including Speedometer, Odometer, Trip Odometer, Average Speed, Max Speed, and Pedal Assist (PAS) levels 1-4. This replaces the stock LED display on the RadRunner, RadMission, and RadExpand.

My roommate and friend Dagny Daniel was in the market for an electric bike, and when she saw Rad Power Bikes was selling their entry-level e-bike for a $500 ($700 lower than its usual price), she jumped at the opportunity to buy it. When the bike came, Dagny put it together and charged it up, excited to hit the bike path.

But she’d only had it for a few days when the honeymoon period ended. Dagny and I were riding with a group of other people on bikes deep in the north Portland peninsula this past weekend when all the sudden, the lights on her bike turned off and the pedal-assist stopped working. (No, it wasn’t dead.) Eventually, we got it going again, but only briefly before it puttered out once more and she had to ride to back without any electric assistance or lights. Right now, the bike is sitting in our basement waiting for someone to figure out what went wrong and get it back in commission.

Dagny isn’t the only person who just bought a Rad Power bike. The e-bike company’s recent sale was very popular – turns out, $500 e-bikes sell like hotcakes. On my own Twitter feed, I heard dozens of accounts of people buying their first electric bikes because of this sale. One particularly exciting anecdote was from someone who said that the person who delivered their bike was so inspired by all the boxes of bikes he was delivering that he decided to get one for himself.

Some e-bike advocates saw the success of this sale as an indication that there’s a demand for electric bikes that should be met with more rebate programs. The popularity of such programs in places like Colorado has shown that people are interested in buying e-bikes at reduced rates and once they have the bikes, they often become game-changers for reducing their car use.

But Dagny’s experience made me wonder if there are more people who have had trouble with their new Rad Power bikes and how local bike shops are dealing with it.

Rad Power is based out of Seattle, and they have brick-and-mortar service centers in some other cities in the United States and Canada (but not in Portland). They used to operate a mobile repair service in some other cities, including Portland, so people could get help directly from Rad Power, but they cancelled that program a few months before the big sale. (According to Rad Power’s website, local mobile bike repair service Velofix is still available to help.) This has left some bike shops in a lurch.

Employees at the The eBike Store in the Piedmont Neighborhood express skepticism about direct-to-consumer electric bike companies like Rad Power. Andrew Schnell, a sales employee at the bike shop, says he thinks they’ve been able to hone in on an important market of people who want functional, non-luxury electric bikes at an affordable price.

The least expensive bike sold at the eBike store is $2500 – twice as much as what the RadMission usually costs, and five times as much as its sale price. Schnell said he thinks it’s worth the cost for a better quality bike that you can get serviced locally, but he understands why people are hesitant to pay that much for a bike.

Schnell said he has had trouble getting ahold of people from Rad Power when he has questions about their bikes, so the shop is limited in what it can do to help people who run into problems with them. This has meant some angry customers leaving one-star Yelp reviews for the eBike Store, which never claimed to be a Rad Power retailer or service shop in the first place.

There are several stores in Portland that Rad Power owners have said will service their bikes. Rad Power’s website lists the Bikeologist Mobile Bicycle Repair and Upcycles as options for people who want to get help in-person. But part replacements for Rad Power bikes are hard to come by right now because of all the demand.

Thankfully, experiences like Dagny’s seem rare. When I tweeted asking for people’s experiences with their new Rad Power bikes, I received overwhelmingly positive reports, and most people writing reviews online are very pleased with their purchase. (And by the way, Dagny isn’t giving up on her bike – she’ll get back on the seat as soon as she can, but it might take some time to find someone who can help.)

Schnell acknowledges that his exposure to the bikes is more likely to be negative because people are coming to the bike shop with their grievances. But his overall takeaway is that because this industry is fairly new, there are going to be some kinks to work out as e-bikes stake their place as a popular mode of transportation.

Taylor has been BikePortland’s staff writer since November 2021. She has also written for Street Roots and Eugene Weekly. Contact her at taylorgriggswriter@gmail.com

In 2018, one of our vehicles was nearing the end of its rusty life. As we considered our options, my wife and I came up with a wild idea: save money and get exercise by replacing our vehicle with two wheels. Transfixed by this concept, we said goodbye to our clunker and hello to our very first ebike: the Rad Power Bikes RadWagon. It was powerful enough to transport two adults and large enough to carry all of our groceries and garage sale finds. Our beloved 2018 RadWagon is the reason we first fell in love with ebikes and the catalyst for our Ebike Escape website.

Although at this point our RadWagon is the oldest ebike we own, we still use it the most consistently. With the addition of our small human to our family, the RadWagon is handier than ever in transporting precious cargo.

We wanted to share with you answers to the most frequently Rad Power Bikes questions below to make your ebike search a little easier. Another great place to scope out answers, suggestions and a Rad community is our Rad Owners Forum.

Mike Radenbaugh and co-founder Ty Collins are at the helm of Rad Power Bikes. Radenbaugh was an early ebike adopter when as a teenager he added a motor to his bike to get to high school. People were interested in his bike and began asking Radenbaugh to convert their bike too. Using his last name to brand his operation, Radenbaugh began Rad Power Bikes as a one-man bike conversion business. He has also mentioned that the word Rad means wheel in German as an origin for the company name.

Radenbaugh and Collins were childhood friends and college roommates. Radenbaugh brought Collins in as a co-founder when he wanted to expand Rad Power Bikes from a one-man bike conversion business to a company with its own line of ebikes. If you want to get to know Rad Power Bikes more, check out this excellent podcast with NPR’s How I Built This episode featuring Mike Radenbaugh.

No. Rad Power Bikes is a privately owned company. The company raised $25 million in investment funds in 2020 and $150 million in 2021. As of 2021 they are the largest seller of electric bikes in North America.

Rad Power Bikes is a consumer-direct company based in Seattle Washington. They do not sell through third parties, dealers, etc. You can only buy their bikes through their website or their one retail location in Seattle. More retail location openings are slated for 2021.

This allows Rad Power Bikes to eliminate the markup needed to sell through third parties. The downside is that test driving opportunities are limited if you don’t live in Seattle. You can check if there is a rental fleet location near you or take a chance on a purchase and rely on their 14 day free trial.

Partially. Some assembly is required, but it won’t feel like you are building the bike from scratch. Rad Power Bikes offers assembly videos on each of their models to make it a breeze to put together out of the box. If you would rather not deal with assembly though, you can pay your local bike shop to do the grunt work. You might also lucky enough to be located in a Rad Mobile Service area for assembly, delivery, and maintenance service.

All of Rad Power Bikes ebikes are EN 15194 certified. It is a goal for the company to certify all of its bikes to UL 2849 standards as they are released in the future. This process takes time but the quality team is working on it. (12/19/22)

All Rad Power Bikes have a rear hub motor and are powered by a rechargeable battery that uses high quality Samsung cells. There is also a controller (think of it as the brain of the bike). Information from the controller is shown on the LCD screen included on most models. The motor is engaged by a twist throttle or the pedal assist sensor. The pedal assist sensor works with magnets that determine when the pedals are spinning. Engaging the brakes on your Rad Power Bikes will immediately cut power to the motor.

Rad Power Bikes have a top speed of 20 mph with throttle or pedal assist. Rad Power Bikes are considered a class 2 federally regulated ebike in the U.S. No registration is required.

Read our in-depth article and video on ‘Which Rad Power Bikes Model Is Best for You?‘. Since writing the article, we added a review for the new Radwagon 4. The Rad Power Bikes fit guide is also helpful to determine which models will fit you best.

Yes! Our 2018 RadWagon has over 4,000 miles on it. Since then we have only replaced the brake pads. We have never regretted going down to a one-car family as our RadWagon serves our needs well. We ride it most of the year with the exception of subzero temperatures and epic snowstorms of our climate. Several of our family members have become Rad owners as well. Now over 200,000 people own Rad Power Bikes across the world.

Shipping ranges from 1 to 6 business days depending on your distance from the Northwest. Once your bike ships, a confirmation will be sent via email. You’ll want to keep track of where the bike is as Rad Power Bikes requires a signature at time of delivery. If you aren’t home, Fedex allows you to manage your delivery including setting a vacation hold or holding it at a location.

Rad sells many accessories for the various models of Rad Power Bikes. You can check out this video of some of the most popular Rad Power Bikes accessories or check out all of the accessories offered by Rad Power Bikes. Here is a full list of all of the accessories we currently use on our electric bikes. You can also view our entire catalog of ebike accessories.

Electric bicycles, or e-bikes, are proving to be an increasingly popular segment of the bicycle market. Their design and flexibility are extremely useful, attracting new users to the roads. Rad Power Bikes have found a niche in the market by not following the traditional conversion of standard design.

It’s important that bicycles are flexible and not just designed for racing, or purely for leisure activities. When weight saving is of lower importance, ideas for elements of fun and exploration develop, like with the Fat Bike which we review here. Rad Power Bikes designs are complimented by a range of add-ons such as storage and battery boosters to personalise your ride.

Rad Power Bikes are built in China. This is not unique in the bicycle manufacturing industry. Trek and Giant are also among the companies who build there. What Rad Power Bikes has in common with some of these titans is that the design originates from a base in North America.

Rad Power Bikes can be purchased in the UK. Their business model is direct-to-consumer. No middleman has pros and cons – the pros are that this keeps the price down, the cons that a lack of presence can mean the inability to strike up a working relationship with a dealership. This might mean self-reliance when it comes to maintenance, repairs, and spares unless you can find a dealer who will work on them.

In accordance with UK government regulations, Rad Power Bikes has the power output on the LED screen. The battery’s voltage looks like it is shown on the hub. The electric motor has a maximum power output of 250 watts. The bicycle will not receive any motor assistance once the bicycle speed exceeds 25 kilometres per hour. You can read about the legalities of owning an electrically assisted pedal cycle here.

Bicycle ownership in the 21st century is extremely subjective and that’s a good thing. The more wide-ranging ownership becomes, the more choices and price points there are. E-bike sales are growing so quickly that companies like Rad Power Bikes are competing for your time and money.

It’s clear that thought has gone into creating a wide range. Design features like LED lighting, mudguards and fenders, options for child seats and an LCD display are impressive and well planned. Innovations like a Torque Sensor shows the company are keeping up with R&D. They’ve been given plenty of awards by recognised cycling websites.

Along with most e-bikes, the Rad Power Bike can be ridden in the rain. The majority of the bicycles come fitted with mudguards and fenders as standard, or have eyelets on the frame for addition. Wet-weather accessories are also available. You can buy handlebar mitts, and rain-protection for passengers.

Front and back lights are included. Rad Power Bikes have plenty of self-help videos and blogs which also confirms how their components are designed to shed water safely. There are common sense requirements like not submerging electronic components in water too. Of course, you can always remove the battery pack should this be a concern, and still ride.

Rad Power Bikes charge by removal of the unit from a locked position on the bicycle, and attaching said unit to a charger which then slots into your usual power outlet. The charger confirms when the charge is full. Have a look here at our take on the notion of self-charging bicycles.

Rad Power Bikes are not made with weight-sacrificing components for racing cyclists. Their frames are aluminium so some saving is made here, versus steel. They are primarily for urban explorers, commuters and for transportation. Standard features like the mudguards, fenders and racks all contribute.

The RadMission 1 is described as the lightest bicycle at 21.5 kilograms. The heaviest is the RadWagon 4 at 34.8 kilograms but this is their cargo bicycle.

Some of the Rad Power Bikes models come with a twist throttle which provides power up to a certain speed before pedalling is required (most say six kilometres per hour). Assisted power is cut off once the throttle is closed or the brakes are applied.

Many e-bikes are being pitched as a serious alternative to other forms of motorised transportation and here we look at the overall value of e-bikes. With no middle-man, Rad Power Bikes should keep certain costs down, and consideration in the UK must be given to the cost of importation.

It’s important to understand that e-bikes require additional components to traditional bicycles, and that electric and electronic components are in short supply (according to experts, as noted here).

There is no one formula for determining the relative expense of one mode of transport versus the other. If you live in a hilly area with poor public infrastructure, you will have more need for a Rad Power Bike than someone who lives in a flat area, or one where public transport is free.

This bicycle is very well adapted to all of your on-road needs, with a Torque Sensor to provide an unconscious feeling when using the motor. The geared motor will sense when you need more power.

Continuing with our theme that e-bikes are niche and help provide alternative methods of transportation, let’s take a look at this shire horse of a bicycle. It looks commanding and again, could prove to be a lot of fun.

The RadCity 5 Plus e-bike from Rad Power Bikes has just been launched with a pile of new upgrades, making it the most extensive update to the RadCity electric commuter e-bike yet. The team at Rad kindly gave me the opportunity to get an early test ride on the new RadCity 5 Plus, and today I’m taking you along with me to see what makes this new e-bike tick.

The new RadCity 5 Plus is the latest e-bike in Rad’s lineup to get the “Plus” treatment. That’s where Rad takes an existing e-bike and upgrades the quality and utility of the bike by adding new features and higher spec components.

Earlier this summer we saw Rad Power Bikes do something similar with its most popular e-bike, the fat tire RadRover. When the new RadRover 6 Plus landed, we witnessed a slew of awesome new upgrades like hydraulic disc brakes, a new motor, upgraded display, sleeker semi-integrated battery, new lighting, and other improvements.

Now Rad is following a similar path with the commuter-ready RadCity e-bike line. Both the RadCity step-over and RadCity step-through are getting a number of similar upgrades to create the RadCity 5 Plus edition.

Extras: dual displays, higher accuracy battery gauge, front and rear LED lights, 5 speed settings, half-twist throttle, higher power USB charging ports (optional), mounting for front and rear racks, fenders included standard, redesigned battery, higher torque motor

The first and most obvious is a new battery. Just like the RadRover 6 Plus, the RadCity is getting Rad’s newly designed battery pack that slides down into the frame. Not only does that create a sleeker package by hiding away the battery, but it also frees up a lot more space in the triangle of the step-over frame. On the Step-through version, it allows the frame to be even more accessible with extra room to swing a leg through.

The battery is still 672 Wh, which is on the larger size of the e-bike battery spectrum. It offers reasonable range of around 25-50 miles depending on if you’re ripping on the throttle or taking it easy with pedal assist. I’ve ridden plenty of Rad Power Bikes e-bikes and range has never been issue.

The second major update that will likely catch the eye is the new motor. The last RadCity was the final holdout in the Rad lineup for direct drive motors. Those were big, dinner plate-size motors that took up a lot of space in the rear wheel. Now Rad has moved to a smaller, lighter but torquier geared hubmotor in the rear. The downside is that you lose the regenerative braking option (even though that gave back only marginal battery charge). The upside is… just about everything else. The new motor is lighter, smaller, better at hill climbing, and doesn’t look like such an eyesore in the rear wheel.

I took the bike up some steep Seattle hills and the new motor worked great on both throttle-only and pedal assist riding. Rad claims a 40% increase in hill climbing speed and I believe them. The RadCity 5 Plus flew me up some super steep hills with an ease that surprised me.

The last major eye-catching update is the pair of new LED displays. This is likely to be a divisive feature, but I’m a fan. The former simplistic LCD display has now been split into two LED displays.

Then on the left bar end there’s a combined remote and display that provides less frequently used info like pedal assist level, battery charge, and headlight status. That’s all important data, but not something you’re constantly looking at. Most people check their battery level once in a while, and pedal assist level is kind of a set-it-and-forget-it thing.

I also like that the functions being actuated by the buttons are located next to the buttons. For example, on the old screen you would click the button on the left bar end to change the pedal assist level, then have to look back to the display in the center of the bars to see if the level changed and what level you were in now. With the new system, that info is right next to the buttons, making it quicker and easier to use – no more hunting around with your eyes.

Some people won’t like that there are more things taking up handlebar real estate, and I certainly get that. When you want to add your own lights, phone holders, and other aftermarket accessories, space on the bars is at a premium. But I do think the new displays are a well thought out and executed feature.

In addition to the newly designed frame, the RadCity 5 Plus also gets some upgraded components. Chief among those upgrades are new hydraulic disc brakes.

Even though mechanical disc brakes are absolutely fine for a 20 mph (32 km/h) e-bike, hydraulic disc brakes are simply a nicer upgrade. They require less maintenance since you don’t have to adjust cable lengths as they stretch. They require less force to get the same stopping power, meaning you can more easily one-finger brake to maintain better control of the handlebars. The levers are adjustable so riders with either small or large hands can dial them into a comfortable distance from the bars. And the brakes aren’t susceptible to cable rust or housing wear, which can cause bicycles to have non-responsive braking as the bike ages.

Rad Power Bikes also includes higher-quality ceramic brake pads in the calipers, giving an even stronger bite and longer-lasting brakes. With brake pad replacement essentially the only maintenance item left with hydraulic brakes, longer maintenance intervals offered by ceramic pads push these brakes even closer to nearly zero-maintenance territory.

The rear of the bike has also been reworked to create a bolt-on rack instead of a frame-integrated rack. That means you have more options for accessories and you also aren’t stuck with an unmodify-able rear end. If you ever banged up your frame-integrated rack on the old model, you were out of luck. With this setup, it can easily be replaced and thus increases the lifespan of the bike itself.

New tires are also present on the RadCity 5 Plus. The puncture-resistant tires were re-engineered for the bike and supposedly offer an 11% increase in range.

One change I’m not so sure how I feel about is the new suspension fork. The reduced travel makes the bike a bit lower and lighter, but it doesn’t have quite the same absorption range anymore. Of course this is a city bike, not a trail bike, and so the 60 mm travel RTS spring fork is probably adequate for the type of riding most people do.

The previous RadCity had a bit more “mountain bike in a city” feel with that 80 mm travel fork, and so dropping down to a mere 60 mm is probably a good compromise, even if it means we don’t have quite the same amount of suspension as we used to have.

The lower seat height opens the door to an ever wider range of riders, with Rad boasting of an extra 5″ of height range to the high-step model and an extra 2″ of height range for the step-through model.

Priced at $1,799, it’s on the higher end of Rad’s lineup. But then again, we’re talking about a “Plus” series e-bike, and all of Rad’s more premium Plus models are going to come priced at a premium.

With a wide range of e-bikes from $999 starter e-bikes to these new Plus models with higher-end components, Rad Power Bikes is swinging at and connecting with a huge swath of the market.

For a massive company with in-person service covering most of the country, they’re making it pretty darn easy for as many riders as possible to make the Rad decision.

Rad Power Bikes’ RadWagon is aimed towards those exact individuals. It is a brand-new e-cargo bicycle built by a well-known Seattle-based company. It’s more powerful, more capable, more stable, and more attractive than the previous model.

With a long, integrated rear rack, a powerful motor, and a 350 lbs weight limit, RadWagon has the capacity to become the ideal mode of transportation for most urban dwellers looking for a practical and cost-efficient day-to-day vehicle.

It offers great bang for the buck, which is why so many people consider it to be one of the best budget electric cargo bikes. However, it’s worth noting that it comes with both positive and negative sides.

There are many reasons why you should buy this bike without any second thoughts, but there are also a few drawbacks that you should reconsider. Take a look below.

Rad Power Bikes custom designs its frames, so RadWagon is fully optimized to serve as a functional everyday cargo bike. It has a low center of balance which makes it easy for riders to mount and dismount, as well as load and unload cargo.

The bike is decently comfortable even without front suspension. For that, we can thank the frame design as well as the 22″ x 3″ tires that grip the road well and soak up vibrations.

The 750W geared rear hub motor is sufficiently strong and has twice as much torque compared to the previous model. It does not struggle uphill and it’s easy to set the right amount of assistance with the LCD controller.

The battery has a massive 672 Wh capacity and should last for 800 charge cycles. You can fully charge it on and off the bike in around five and a half hours and enjoy a 25-45+ mile range.

RadWagon comes with a host of accessories that will make your daily rides easier and more functional. You can also upgrade the bike with numerous additional accessories to make it suitable for carrying passengers or to enlarge the capacity of the cargo area.

The throttle provides you will full power whenever you give it a twist, making it incredibly easy to start riding at a hill or even when fully loaded or carrying two kids.

The bike is pretty heavy and large, so some people might find it problematic to store it. It weighs 76 lbs, which is expected from a cargo bike, but it makes lifting and carrying that much more difficult.

Rad Power Bikes makes custom tires and tubes for the RadWagon 4 which is excellent from the point of functionality. However, that means that you can order these tires only from them, which might be a problem if they’re not in stock.

RadWagon 4 is a Class 2 electric cargo bike made by Rad Power Bikes. It offers pedal-assist and throttle modes that will provide you with a boost in power up to 20 mph.

RadWagon 4 is based on the original RadWagon model, but the two have some crucial differences. The new model has 80 Nm of torque (twice as much as the old model), making this e-cargo bike capable of hauling more weight than before and do it in more demanding circumstances.

RadWagon 4 is Rad Power Bikes’ new and improved electric cargo bike—a capable cargo hauler that can replace your car and save you money in the long run.

The stock version of RadWagon 4 comes already equipped with a host of essential accessories, but it can be further customized and personalized with additional accessories that can be bought for cheap on Rad Power Bikes’ official website.

RadWagon’s frame design is completely dedicated to practicality and comfort. The long, low-standover frame is stable and adjustable, allowing riders to pedal fully loaded with ease. The bottom bracket position gives it a low center of gravity and the long wheelbase gives it stability when turning even at high speeds.

The frame is made from aluminum, which is a material that offers decent strength to weight ratio. However, due to its bulky design, RadWagon 4 weighs around 76 lbs. That’s plenty, but keep in mind that this is not an ordinary bike.

RadWagon is built around a custom-made aluminum frame with a rigid fork that is capable of carrying A LOT of weight. It comes with numerous eyelets that let you fit a host of accessories.

As mentioned before, RadWagon 4 has a one-size-fits-all frame (5’1″ to 6’4″). You can fine-tune your position by adjusting the telescoping seat post and modifying the tool-free adjustable handlebar.

The cargo area is the most prominent part of the RadWagon e-bike. The integrated rear rack is long and fully customizable, with a carrying capacity of up to 120 lbs. You can use it as is, with a wooden deck, or you can optimize it by attaching panniers, platforms, seats, or baskets.

The oversized integrated rear rack is RadWagon’s centerpiece. It’s fully modular, so it can easily transform to serve different purposes – carry passengers, transport kids, or haul cargo in baskets or bags.

We like that, because of the custom 22″ wheels, the frame sits decently low, so it’s very easy to load and unload the bike. You don’t have to lift your kids or panniers high to get them on the rack.

The front fork is rigid, but it does not have any eyelets. Not that you’d find those necessary with all the other mounting and carrying options, but it would have been nice to see Rad Power Bikes maximizing RadWagon’s hauling potential with a few mounts on the fork as well.

In terms of electronics, RadWagon 4 can be considered to be Rad Power Bikes premium e-bike. It has the most powerful and most advanced electrical components.

The heart of this e-cargo bike is the 750W geared hub motor with 80 Nm of torque. For comparison, the previous model had a direct drive motor with half as much torque, so the boost in power will definitely be felt when you face a steep hill.

RadWagon 4 comes with improved electronics compared to the previous model. The new geared rear hub motor is more powerful than before and the battery pack is interchangeable with all other Rad models.

The motor offers 5 levels of pedal assist and a throttle function to help you take off when fully loaded. You can control the level of assistance via a backlit LCD display mounted on the handlebar.

The LCD display is fixed and not removable, which is not ideal, as it can get damaged when storing the bike on a rack. We still like it because it has an adjustable backlight and a USB charging port that you can use to keep your smartphone charged. The screen is controlled via an independent control pad on the left with three buttons: Up, Mode, and Down.

RadWagon’s battery has a 672 Wh capacity and is rated for 800 charge cycles. Once you fully charge it in around five and a half hours, you can expect it to provide you with a range of 25-45+ miles. For most people, that’s enough for around a week’s worth of riding.

Considering the drivetrain, RadWagon 4 is a rather simple contraption. It comes with a straightforward 1×7 drivetrain with an entry-level Shimano Acera rear derailleur. Having multiple gears is welcome, but don’t expect pedaling to be easy if you run out of battery far away from home—especially if you are loaded to the brim.

Rad Wagon protected the rear derailleur with a steel guard that will prevent any damage to the components in case the bike falls on the drivetrain side.

The derailleur is controlled with a Shimano SIS index shifter which is easy enough to use, but trigger shifters are a more elegant solution. However, a trigger shifter might not fit with the throttle, which is why Rad Power Bikes opted for the index version.

Shimano Acera rear derailleur is an entry-level choice, but it does a decent job of controlling the 7-speed drivetrain. The Tektro disc brakes have more than enough stopping power on demand.

An e-monster bike like RadWagon needs powerful brakes to slow down and stop. For that reason, Rad Power Bikes equipped it with Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes paired up with 180 mm rotors. They offer more than enough stopping power even when fully loaded.

Personally, accessories are the most exciting part of the RadWagon for us. The stock version comes with all the essentials most people will require for everyday riding, but you can choose from a host of other accessories to give this e-cargo bike your personal touch.

When it comes to accessories, RadWagon is a blank canvas that gives you a lot of choices to personalize it and make it perfect for your needs. Head over to radpowerbikes.com to see what options you have.

RadWagon is equipped with front and rear fenders, a rear-wheel skirt, front and rear lights (with integrated brake light), a dual-leg kickstand, and a wooden deck.

The headlight is upgraded compared to the previous model. It has an LED light ring and an 80-lumen focused beam, which improves your visibility and makes you more visible from the sides.

Additionally, you can equip RadWagon with a front rack, a passenger seat, baskets, passenger pegs, wooden footrests, and numerous bags and baskets. You can also fit two Thule Yepp Maxi child seats on the rear rack and add deckhands for kids to hold onto.

The first thing that needs to be pointed out is that RadWagon is a pretty big e-cargo bike. It has a 53.76″ wheelbase and a 78.7″ total length. That’s much longer than a traditional bike. Plus, it weighs around 76 lbs, which is 50% heavier than a standard e-bike.

RadWagon 4 is fun to ride and easy to handle and maneuver, these are some of its main selling points. It lets you leave your car in the garage while not forcing you to say goodbye to comfort.

Still, with all that in mind, RadWagon is extremely easy to ride and handle. The long wheelbase and the low center of gravity make it very stable. The low standover clearance means that it is easy to mount and dismount the bike, as well as load and unload kids or cargo.

The 750W motor provides more than enough power to propel this chubby e-bike up steep hills or keep it moving briskly against a headwind. But keep in mind that the estimated range is around 25 miles if you mostly stay in assist levels 4 and 5 and use the throttle too much.

RadWagon rolls on 22″ tires that are 3″ wide, which provides you with plenty of comfort and stability. You can take it on unpaved roads, but don’t expect the ride to be too comfortable.

All in all, at this price point, RadWagon is an excellent deal for anyone who wants to cycle more and spend less time in their cars, stuck in a neverending traffic jam.

RadWagon is a very popular electric cargo bike, especially on the North American market, so there are a lot of user reviews floating around the internet. This is great for anyone who is in two minds about buying it because they can see what real people who purchased the bike have to say about their experience.

The majority of positive reviews praise how well the bike rides and how fun it is to ride it. People also love that RadWagon can actually replace your can and help you save a lot of money on gas in the long run. Riders also praise the company and the build quality, which is high despite RadWagon’s low price tag.

Not everything is perfect, especially when buying a budget electric bike, which is important to keep in mind. You’ll need to make a few compromises unless you want to spend a lot more.

The number of negative reviews is a lot smaller than the number of positive reviews, which is a good sign. Most negative reviews were left because of some out-of-the-box issues. For example, the bike assembly was complicated, components needed adjusting, or the wheels needed truing.

Some people mentioned that RadWagon could have more power up very steep hills, but most cargo e-bikes would struggle up a very steep climb. We’ve also noticed that not everyone was happy with the customer support service, which is easy enough to handle and Rad Power Bikes should really take care of it.

A massive cargo e-bike is NOT a good solution for everyone. Unless you have two kids that you want to take to school or you frequently need to haul a lot of weight, then you should get a different model that would suit your needs a bit better.

If that’s the case, you should consider some of Rad Power Bikes’ other models. The company makes 10 bikes in total, six of which are ‘original’ models, and the other four are step-thru and plus models.

RadTrike 1 — This is a simple electric trike with a 750W motor and excellent accessories. It’s Rad Power Bikes’ only trike model that is excellent for urban commutes, senior riders, and people with disabilities.

Our In-depth review)—A compact cargo electric bike that can be completely transformed by attaching different accessories. The bike is quite small, with 20″ wheels, which makes it suitable for city commutes. The Plus model comes with more accessories out of the box and better components.

(Our in-depth review)—This is Rad Power Bikes’ fat electric bike with 4″ tires. It’s intended for off-road rides as it also comes with front suspension. However, it can navigate paved roads as well, which makes it a good choice for mixed commutes.

Our review)—A straightforward hybrid or city electric bike that’s an excellent choice for city commutes or fitness and leisure rides. It’s very powerful and very practical, especially as it’s available with either a step-over or a step-thru frame.

All Rad Power bikes are pretty cheap and have similar motor power outputs. The batteries are the same on all 2019+ models, so they are swappable if you have two or more Rad bikes.

Rad Power Bikes makes very good and affordable electric bicycles. All Rad bikes, including RadWagon 4 are built with durable materials and quality components. These are budget bikes, but corners have not been cut in important areas such as electronics and the frame. Rad Power bikes are so popular because they offer some of the best bang for the buck on the market.

Yes, RadWagon is an excellent electric cargo bike. It’s hard to find the same value elsewhere unless you want to spend a lot more money. RadWagon has a sturdy build and a powerful motor, which allows it to carry a lot of weight, up to 350 lbs. RadWagon is also packed with useful accessories, such as lights, fenders, a kickstand, a wheel skirt, etc. All of this makes it a great electric cargo bike.

Rad Power BIkes makes Class 2 e-bikes which means they have a 20 mph maximum assisted speed. They certainly can go faster than that, but you can’t use the motor’s assistance past that speed.

The batteries on Rad Power bikes, including RadWagon, can be charged both on and off the bike. All you need to do is plug the charger into the charging port on the battery and wait five to six hours for the battery to charge from 0 to 100%.

RadWagon is a Class 2 electric bicycle, just like all other Rad Power bikes. It has a geared rear hub motor that aids the rider via pedal-assist or the throttle. The motors usually have 750W of power and the batteries have a 672 Wh capacity. You can choose to use the electric assistance when necessary, or you can pedal on your own. In the EU and Canada, Rad Power bikes have 250W or 500W motors, respectively.

Rad Power bikes’ maximum speed is limited to 20 mph to comply with the local e-bike laws. However, this limit can be changed on some Rad bikes (with an LCD screen) to 25 mph (40 kph). You can easily find online tutorials on how to do this, but before going along, consider the safety and legislative issues you might encounter afterward.

Rad Power Bikes electric bicycles are made in China. They are designed and developed in Seattle, Washington, which is where the headquarters of the company are.

Yes, Rad Power bikes have pedal-assist, but they also have a throttle. The pedal-assist usually has four or five levels that you can choose from, depending on how much extra power you need. It’s up to every rider to decide how they want to use the motor’s assistance.

RadWagon 4 sells on Rad Power Bikes’ official website for $1,899, which is a very good deal all things considered. Rad Power Bikes is able to offer competitive prices on their bikes because of the direct-to-consumer business model that takes distributors and retailers out of the bigger picture.

Few budget electric cargo bikes offer the same value as RadWagon 4. For just $1,700, this oversized two-wheeler can transport you and the rest of your family for years, at a low cost.

If you want a bicycle with maximum practicality and minimal costs, there are few better alternatives to RadWagon that we know of. This is an e-cargo bike that has some downsides and limitations (entry-level components and high weight, specifically), but meets and exceeds daily requirements for hauling cargo and running errands.

RadWagon offers great bang for the buck in an attractive and capable package that can easily become the go-to mode of transportation in most households.