![]() Maybe you’ll never go further, maybe you’ll end up moving house by bike five years down the line. If you want to get a bike that can cart kids and shopping around, and you live somewhere that’s not too challenging in terms of its terrain, and your budget doesn’t stretch to a more expensive mid-motor cargo bike, then the RadWagon is easy to recommend. ![]() 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. That will depend on what you use it for and, to an extent, where you live. Overall, employees at Rad Power Bikes are generally satisfied with their team. But it’s a third of the price, and it might be that it’s all the cargo bike you need. It’s impossible not to compare this bike with the Tern GSD, and it’s objectively not as good in most ways. But overall it’s well-considered, and given the constraints of the price point I’d say that Rad Power Bikes have done a really good job with the spec. The company caters to the conscious consumer who wants an eco-friendly method of transportation. There’s cheap equipment on it, sure, and day-to-day use with heavy loads would probably take its toll. Rad Power Bikes is North America’s most prominent electric bike brand. In a purely physical sense, on one hand: there’s a lot of metal here. This is by any reasonable reckoning a very cheap e-cargo bike, and you can’t expect miracles for £1,599, but you’re certainly getting a lot of bike for your money. RadPower RadWagon 4-3.jpg, by dave atkinson Chances are those are the only 22” tyres you’ll easily find, so it’s good news that they’re really nice, big bouncy moto-style rubber that offers plenty of grip and cushioning. ![]() They look like 20” wheels but in fact they’re 22”, which we didn’t even know was a wheel size, and they’re running on 3” tyres custom made for Rad Power Bikes by Vee Tire. It’s a significant update: the bike has been redesigned around a smaller wheelset, which makes it more compact and brings the centre of gravity of the load area down. The RadWagon has been about for a considerable while, and you won’t be surprised to learn that the RadWagon 4 is, erm, the fourth generation. The motor’s not powerful enough to haul big loads up big hills, and some of the bits won’t survive too much heavy use, but it’s still a bargain. It’s very usable and easy to ride, and you can get accessories to carry all kinds of things. If you’re looking to dip your toe into the waters of cargo biking, then the Rad Power Bikes Radwagon 4 is a brilliant first bike. ![]() For heavier riders who intend to ride an e-bike on a lot of hills, a mid-drive motor with multiple gears may be a better option.Buy if: your budget doesn’t stretch to a Tern GSD but your weekly shop does However, there was a noticeable drop-off in power/speed when climbing hills depending on the weight of our three test riders (120 pounds, 180 pounds, and 230 pounds). Of course, the throttle on the RadRunner 2 helps compensate for the lack of a multi-gear option. Single Speed Drivetrain – While it makes for easy riding and low maintenance, a single speed drivetrain means a rider can’t shift to a larger cog for hills or a smaller cog for downhills. Overall, the bike was a lot of fun to ride, both in PAS mode and purely throttling. The 20-inch fat tires handled the gravel, dirt, and grass without a problem, and also absorbed bumps and gave a reasonably smooth ride, despite the lack of suspension found on more expensive bikes. As a result, we cruised with ease on the paved roads, topping out at 20 mph when only using the throttle. The bike is easy to handle, the seat is comfortable, and the battery never dipped below 80 percent according to the LED control panel. Performance – Over the course of our three-hour ride, we tested the e-bike on paved roads, gravel roads, dirt trails, and grassy hills. The RadRunner 2 performed well on many different terrains, including gravel, dirt, pavement, and grass. Dozens of accessories are available for each model, including racks and baskets, passenger seats, phone mounts, fenders, and more. In addition, all Rad Power Bikes are customizable. ![]() After charging the battery, we adjusted the seat and got familiar with the 0-4 pedal assist system (PAS), throttle, and disc brakes (both front and back wheels) in 10 minutes. However, the RadRunner 2 lived up to the old adage: it was like riding a bike. Usability – We had never ridden an e-bike before. ![]()
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