![]() But it’s not great for the bike because you can wear down those threads over time with repeated tightening and loosening. That allows the bike to become short enough to stand up in most SUVs or minivans. On other bikes, I’ll often have to loosen the bars by unbolting the four bolts that hold the bars to the stem and letting them flop down. That’s also a great trick to use when loading the bike in the back of an SUV or minivan. Plus the handlebars even fold down, which makes it easy to stick the bike against a wall or behind a couch and have it take up less room since the bars lay flat against the fork instead of sticking out sideways like, well, bicycle handlebars. I’m also a big fan of that high handlebar setup as it helps give the bike its upright seating position and comfortable geometry. Seriously, they’ve got so many e-bike accessories that they even have things for your dog. Though if you want to deck the bike out, Rad of course does have an industry-leading selection to choose from. All of that equipment comes standard so you don’t have to start adding accessories. I’m definitely glad to see the built-in lights stick around for this model, as do the fenders and the rear rack. As much as I’d love to see a Class 3 Rad bike that gets up to 28 mph (45 km/h), we’re set at 20 mph until Rad’s lawyers let us go faster. That’s plenty of range for most everyday riders, whether you’re using the bike for leisure, commuting, or local errand running. That means 20 mph (32 km/h) on either throttle or pedal assist, and 25-45 miles (40-72 km) of range per charge. The RadExpand 5 of course brings the same Rad performance we know and love from the company’s other e-bikes. Extras: Sturdy kickstand, LED display, 7-speed shifter, integrated head/tail/brake LED lights, bell, 4 pedal assist settings, half-twist throttle, mounting for front and rear racks/accessories.Range: 45-72 km (25-45 mi) depending on user input.Then read on for my complete thoughts on this new electric bike model! RadExpand 5 video review To get a down-and-dirty sense of the new e-bike, check out my video review below and join me on my rides. That design direction though, taking RadRunner-like traits and applying them to a folding e-bike, means that the RadExpand 5 offers huge utility in a package that is more convenient for anyone who regularly transports their e-bike or needs to fold it to fit in a tight space. I’ll start by saying that it’s going to be hard for Rad Power Bikes to top their own RadRunner e-bike, which holds a special place in my heart as such an innovative and high utility design.īut the cool thing about the RadExpand 5 is that it’s almost like a folding version of the RadRunner, though with some key differences I’ll cover soon. But now that I’ve spent some good time in the saddle, I see exactly what Rad was thinking, because the folding RadExpand 5 e-bike draws on some of the best parts of every other e-bike in the company’s wide lineup. Not enjoyable.When the RadExpand 5 was first unveiled, I was surprised to see the company go in this direction and replace the RadMini with a new model. ![]() Yes I could purchase her a aftermarket rack, but part of the reason we chose Rad was for the stock add ons available, and she wanted the bike to be all stock, trying to find aftermarket components can be a pain and stressful situation. As avid bikers I can honestly say doubtful we will purchase from them again. ![]() I'll agree it doesn't sound like it should be a big deal, but living in a area of Southern California where there are as many electric bike companies begging for your business as there are cars on the road you should feel comfortable with your purchase, and at this point I feel it's more important to sell as many bikes as they can then taking care of their clients needs to provide a enjoyable experience. Here we are a year later, no emails, no availability "unless you want a orange one". Because Rad said they were out of stock, we went ahead and signed up with our email addresses to be notified when they were available. We purchased the bike with the intent of buying the black rack. It's now been the better part of a year my wife has had her Radmini folding bike with no luck of getting a factory rear rack. ![]() Disappointed with Rad Power bikes at this point.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |