Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus: Best for EVERYTHING!
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- The Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus ($1,799 bit.ly/RadRunner-Plus) may just be the single best all around e-bike I've tested, since it can perform almost any task. Check out my full review at: electrek.co/2021/07/02/radrun...
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0:00 Intro
0:21 Background
0:41 Power, speed and range
1:20 Pedal-friendly
1:38 Awesome seat
2:13 Passenger kit
3:23 Suspension
4:15 Display
4:39 Fenders and headlight
5:12 Accessories
5:56 Innovative design
6:54 Price and value
7:29 Summary
8:24 Outro - Авто та транспорт
So I walk out the door after watching this, here in Bristol, and someone only goes sailing by me on the bike!
UK?
@@TheStuartstardust yup
Rad Power Bike's marketing goes DEEP
@@tubasco504 its a super easy switch to make it go 25mph. Imma get the forest green radrunner.
Don’t ebikes like these require registration and insurance in the UK? Since the motor is >250 watts and it has moped-like throttle. Thank goodness don’t need that nonsense in the US (just with the problem of almost non-existent biking infrastructure in the US).
3:10 This is actually a remarkably wonderful way to show larger riders how the bike can still work for them. By virtue of the life of a bike reviewer, most are rather fit. So when a 250lb man (me) watches those reviews, it does little to tell me how the bike will perform. Whether this was your motivation or not, thank you.
Just got my bike over the weekend and I haven't been this addicted to a product since my first skateboard. This thing is FUN and this video review sealed the deal in my confirming the purchase. Thanks!
Done 500 miles in 4 months on my rad. Regularly go on canal paths and through Epping forest this winter. Such a fun ride. In the settings you can increase speed to 20mph.
25miles range max power or 35/40 in eco. Bit slow up hills but it’s heavy. Sometimes I get error code but a prod on the connectors usually sorts it out.
Still rideable when battery goes but it’s tough especially after doing 40miles. I love my rad. Only one puncture. But now I go everywhere with slime, spare Amazon inner tubes, levers, 15mm wrench and a pump. Funnily enough I fixed the puncture with a slime patch at Halfords and it’s been running fine for the last 350 miles. They (Halfords) thought I may not be able to get home with the patch. 10/10 bike.
To show how impressive this bike is to ride, I have a little story. My wife and I have talked about getting ebikes for several years, but she is kind of thrifty(she throws nickels around like they are manhole covers), and we never pulled the trigger on buying them. On labor day, friends came by on their bikes(our back yard abuts a gorgeous 20+ mile paved bike trail in northern Indiana) and one of them had a new Radrunner plus. They insisted that we try it out, so we both rode it up the trail a ways and back. I was amazed, but my wife was totally blown away. After they left, she had me immediately order two!
Cool but you are so whipped man
What’s the name of this trail I’m in central indiana but super curious about it?
@@WilliamPurcellHotshotCustom let us remember how unusual it is to have a thrifty wife. If you are thrifty and your wife is spendy, it can really burden the marriage. Money is one of the big three stressors of marriage (the other two being sex and child care). Hopefully Bill is man enough to speak up when necessary. But I appreciate his desire to keep peace in the home.
@@WilliamPurcellHotshotCustom My wife is also thrifty (except when it comes to diamonds!) That is why I could happily retire at 59.
Thanks Micah, we ordered a radrunner plus a week ago as our first ebike off the back of your radrunner review. It's nice to hear that you think this is the best do it all ebike 😁
Just learned of this company over the weekend and I really appreciated your review. It seemed like you took their technical specs and made it into an informative and enjoyable video. Nice touch adding your nephews and asking the for what could be better and later addressing it by saying the lower center of gravity provides better stability. I had my mind set on a Trek and now I'm convinced that the RadPower Plus is the e-bike for me. Thanks so much for creating this review. Well done!
I have this bike and absolutely love it! I use it to commute to work and really enjoy it.
I was debating…but now I’m sold on it. Thanks for your awesome review on the bike!
I recently purchased this bike. I really like it except for the seat. The seat is fixed with no adjustment to move it forward or backward only up or down. Thus, I am changing the seat post and seat. I'm a short person 5'5" tall. Because there is no adjustment on this fixed seat-, the seat is welded to the Seatpost, it doesn't lean like a regular bike so you have to be very careful turning. Another option is to take the seat out and use the back pad as your seat. This is the problem with not being able to ride a bike before purchase. If you're fortunate to have one of the few shops that carry this bike then realize this can be a problem for those who like to lean into their turns on a bike.
I'm trying to understand what you mean when you say "...it doesn't lean like a regular bike...." Is this due somehow to the seatpost? Or just the design of the bike as a whole?
I own one, and let me tell you this, you can go up some SERIOUS hills with large gradients on level 5 assist and in 1st gear and not even break a sweat. Easy peazy. However, as the battery begins to wain (two bars left) the bigger grade ones you will have to get off and put it in walk mode. For reference I weigh 155 pounds. After riding a ton of hills in my area it seems the battery never dies. I have only two complaints, it doesn't always find gears 1, 2 and 3 with authority and the seats are like sitting on a rock. Thanks for the review Micah!
Issues with the gears would probs be the limit screws or not setup correctly. Mine shifts perfectly and it’s completely covered in forest trail mud
Your limit screws or barrel needs to be re ajusted
I've taken my RadRunner Plus on some snowmobile trails in Colorado with aired down tires and it did great!
Doug, I’m 72 and can’t read air pressure required on my tires even with glasses and magnifying glass, can you tell me what it says. It seems like they need some air as shipped. I just got my bike a week ago and hopefully have the same tires as you. Thank you.
looks like a ciao moped, i used to have one as a kid in Italy. Looks fun! Great video! Thanks
Just bought this for my dad. Flying back Friday to the Midwest to try it out and show him how to use it.
Where I live is nearly perfect for a bike like this; we have trail systems that connect all the population centers to the city. If we have an issue (aside from weather), it's that trails are still treated as less of a priority to keep open than roads. You'll literally find the trail closed, often for months (even years) because of this.
Well that’s me SOLD!
Very nice review, so informative & clear on the details, of which there were a lot. I have just today test ridden a Rad Runner, I felt it was a little basic but fun. I’d seen the Runner Plus and I’ve just placed my order from Edinburgh, Scotland. I’ve seen your reviews before, so glad I checked back.
Keep up the good work 👍🏼
How cool to have Micah as an uncle to take you on e-bike rides, as he tries out different models! 🤙
Additional utility could be added: Extended range battery under the back seat or and under back seat glove box for stuff.
Wow!! This bike has 99% of the features I want, plus it looks super comfortable to ride....thanks for helping me decide. As a teen, Roadrunners were my fave car.
I love this bike and have put about 500 miles on it so far. Stock seat is terrible but for $150 you can swap it out with a good suspension post and saddle. A huge benefit to the suntour post is that you sit a few inches further back making pedaling a lot more comfortable. I still keep the stock seat for my wife since she’s shorter and lowers it flush with the bench.
Highly recommend this bike!
That the standard seat is terrible, but can easily be replaced with the same size seat post (for another $150) is something that should have been mentioned in the review. Not one single criticism was mentioned, except for the bike being "a little heavy," which it certainly is.
Stock seat is fine. I’ve decided to keep mine. I’m still young and I ride Mtb and bmx so a seat with suspension etc is not needed. I take my rad into the forest about once a month and my bottom never complains. Feet usually get soaked though.
the seat itself is fine but the suntour suspension post is the very best accessory investment you'll ever make
Bike looks nice, I don't like step thru bikes much but I think this is going on my list of bikes I'm looking at getting
Excellent work Micah thanks! A concise and smooth review. You have a great radio voice and natural style 👏. Sub 👍
I installed a suspension post and comfortable seat for $80 sat a local bike shop. The radrunner plus is perfect for me. Other competitors don’t have an adjustable seat so that if you don’t perfectly match the height of seat you just don’t match up at all. The frame with the over kill welds looks like it would hold 500 pounds or more. The suspension fork may not be necessary for riding paved toads but is appreciated whenever I hit even a small flaw in the pavement
We just bought the R+. The quality is great. Very happy with this eBike. We have an 8 km commute. Hoping to reduce our car usage by 1/2!
I have a Rad Rover....for the money it is the best value proposition I have found. Other companies offer "similar" form-factors for a few dollars less (or Much, Much More) But Rad offerings hit that sweet spot between price, performance and durability combined with responsive support and customer service. Add the fact that basic parts, along with "upgrades" are easy to find off-the-shelf or from a growing number of on-line vendors. While you can purchase parts directly from Rad, most items are not strictly proprietary meaning you can anticipate using their bikes for many years to come.
What makes it better than a Lectric xp 2.0?
I just bought 1 today and I officially love them first electric bike never been confident on the road till now
Great review. Thanks. This looks like the closest to what I’m looking for.
This is the bike I’m going to get. I’m a student at UCSC but have hEDS so I need a pedal assist bike that can handle both the mild off-roading and hills but then can also allow for commuting and fun when I end up in an apartment.
On behalf of RadRunner Comp I Thank you for your fair and balanced review.
This was my first e-bike and I love it! Best investment ever. I've gotten 44 miles on a single charge. I have purchased a second battery from eBay and with the Bolton battery adapter ($15) I can go anywhere. I can take my 7 year old or my teenagers on it without any issues. Had to upgrade the controller for hill climbing, but that only cost a little over $200. Highly recommended!
What controller did you get?
@@chrisdevine4848 Bought it from Bolton. Fast shipping!
I JUST got my RR+ and think it is wonderful! the only thing I would like is to be able too mount the large basket in back parallel rather than perpendicular out of the box. But it is a great bike and solidly built.
I did enjoy this review. Would love to hear your comparison with the Read Runner + and the Lectric XP Premium 🎉
My wife & I are considering Rad Bike x 2! This was an interesting and informative video!
It will be a "pricey" endeavor, but one I believe will be worth it!
You and your wife won't be disappointed 😊
Mine is on it way! Excited to get it.
Thanks for sharing this latest information through this amazing video.
I visited the Rad shop out here in San Diego and they were selling the RadRunner Plus like crazy. It seemed like every other bike leaving the shop was the Runner Plus.
Nice test ride, one I know well, in 3 days I will have the budget Rad Runner
I already have the Rad Wagon
Got mine on order... very excited! :)
Though I am still waiting. Sigh...
My wife and I have benn riding our radrunner plus bikes all summer. It's everything they say it is. No buyers remorse here. I do quite a bit of dirt road riding to get to my favorite fishing spots, and it gets me there in style. For off pavement riding I recommend tire liners. Get a Radrunner. You won't be soory you did
Great review! THANK YOU.
just found this video and i have to agree, from the video the rad have the unique feel! for the ppl who can have one, dont miss the chance to enjoy it. I dont have something like that where i live but dreaming still free, maybe someday.
As usual, great review Micah.
Suffice to say that Rad Bikes stand by their quality products and offer an excellent service.
I had to cancel an order and i was fully refunded within a few hours.
I love the Radrunner 1.
Great review, good input with the kids.
Love the look and features. I think this would be a great first e-bike for me at 63 years young and 5'6" tall. Would you agree?
I love my RR+! I even take it in the woods on decent trails. I ride on the passenger seat for comfort. This baby practically flies! ⚡️🚴😎
Could I ask you how tall of a rider is it designed for?
@@bobbyblanton5523 Rad has a chart on their website. I am 5’3” and can put both feet on the ground sitting. But the seat goes up several inches. I would recommend a better seat and you’ll need a seat post as the RR stock seat is welded to the post. I got the YLG seat and a cheap suspension post- which is comfy but I’m to scared to use them… unless I buy platform sneakers…can’t touch ground with the new system. Rats.
I’m falling in love with this bike.
Can you make a comparison between their rad bike mini step through 2 and the eco motion mini pro L?
They seem similar but there’s a 700$ difference.
It's a very nice bike. I've had it since December and it's a joy to ride. On packed snow, it was slippery so i switched for Kenda Krusades which helped a bit. Unfortunately, because of salt and the fact i can't rinse it off without freezing everything, rust is a big issue on everything that's made of steel but since it's only the gears, the chain and some other small components, it shouldn't be too expensive to replace those in the future. Next winter, i'll have to find a solution for that though.
Oil based paint, and a primer. Seal that metal nearly permanently without scratching it really wouldn't need much care than wiping it down every now and again
I've had my RadRunnerPLUS for about 8 months and I've gotten rid of my other bikes. This thing is a go anywhere-do pretty much anything bike. I do trail riding, road riding, urban touring...I mean, this is one capable eBike. I've climbed hills, ran through flooded trails, lots of off road riding in dirt, sand, mud, gravel...it's really like a small motorcycle more so than a bicycle. I can't recommend it enough. It's not cheap...but it's also built like a tank and I've had ZERO issues with mine. Super easy to adjust and maintain. GET ONE ALREADY!!!!
beautiful ebike.. love it.. great video - thanks
Great video Micah.
I have personally put 100 miles on this bike that I bought for my elderly father back in the Midwest. We absolutely love it! You will not be disappointed. Does great on pavement or gravel roads. Loved it so much I bought a Rad City 5+ for myself here in Virginia. Had some issues with mine, but the customer service was absolutely amazing! If you are looking, Rad is the way to go.
This will be my next e-bike. I have an Aventon Level I use for exercise. I'm looking for a cruiser though to ride for just fun. This will definitely be it!
how do you like the level? did you have spoke problems with the wheels?
@@fsflip3111 I only have 70 miles on it. I've had to tighten the spokes every other ride, so every 10-20 miles. I'm over the bikes weight capacity though, so I bought extras with the bike. I haven't had any break yet.
@@vorteco7692 thank you for reply
Great review, however, all the other reviews have a two sided kickstand where yours is a single sided one. That is strange to me. I ordered one and now I'm worried that it will come like yours. Also, what did you do to get the third person view? It is very cool. I'm guessing a drone. Thanks.
I think it's a good deal. Thanks for the showcase.
i love it how much...great review!
I prefer the RadRunner single speed to this. It hits the sweet spot, imo. Gears aren't all that beneficial to this runabout and the added complexity is a big turn-off over the single speed. Same goes for the front suspension vs a rigid fork. It's just not that beneficial for the type of riding that this bike is intended for. The balloon tires make the rigid fork ok for pavement and light trails. The base RadRunner hits KISS just right. Keep It Simple Stupid. As a bonus, it's cheaper too!
I’ve been riding my 8000w E Bike from Sahara Bikes for a few months now. Absolutely wild how fast this goes. Planning to get the 5000w for son for his birthday this year. Highly recommend you guys check them out. This bike seems ok.
Really cool bike, These guys need to try out the bikes from Sahara Bikes. Their ET Bike is fully electric, with 4 speed manual transmission and clutch. Would love to see these guys test it out.
I've owned these bikes before, they were ok. But all i have been riding as of late is the Wild Coyote E Bike from Sahara Bikes, Y’all need to check them out if you want something superior.
Really want to see these guys review the Sahara Bikes Wild Coyote E bike, I;ve heard nothing but good things from the research i've been doing, but there still isn't much on it.
Great review of a very cool e-bike
After searching for my perfect e-bike, this is my choice. I hope to get mine soon. If it came in green, my favorite color, I'd love that.
What made you pick this over the Lectric xp 2.0?
Been doing research and think this might be what I am looking for. Though am also considering the Red City 5. Live in hilly VT. so still undecided-thoughts?
Very nice bike , can the handle bar be adjusted ?
Can you take the back passage seat off and put the grocery rack on it? Thx!! Great overview I just purchased it!
The only thing missing imo is that the peddle assist does not use torque sensing.
I am looking into getting one as I've noticed this is the most popular bike I see. 🚲
Concerned ~ if the seat isn’t comfortable for you, it seems a different seat could not be installed ?
Would like to see Rad come out with any model that includes hydraulic disc brakes and an integrated battery. Then they would be totally rad.
Don't really agree with the integrated battery but def the hydraulic brakes
@@disciprine The integrated battery is not a deal breaker just a personal preference. Doesn't scream E-bike.
Rad keeps the price down with mechanicals.
@@joshuaj.2108 the thing is I would gladly have paid $100 or so more for a hydraulic upgrade. IT only gets expensive if you have to redo the system
Man. This looks like the best utility bike. I wish Rad Power would ship to my state...
Very versatile. Just checked the site here in Europe and it's 'out of stock'!
And so much more expensive here. Like always.
But you guys get free health care and stuff so you can afford all the extra costs!
@@logitech12345678910 Well, it's not free, but certainly is cheaper...
They needed to up the power on this one. Same as the Juiced Scorpion X.
Hope they fixed that rear visibility soon. Not buying until they do!
I love that that kid made a useful review comment!
This seems very similar to a radcity now. Is there any reason to get this over a radcity, or vice versa (other than the seat)
Is it comfortable to sit on the passenger portion of the bike seat? I really love the moped look but it has to be comfortable for me to pull the trigger.
I like this could you tell me what the price range is and can you attach a carrier( like a quad wheelcarrier).... with wheels on the back to bring along your 65 pound dog?????
I’m loving this one 👍🏾👍🏾
This seems perfect except I don't know if it'd fit in my apartment since it doesn't fold and I wouldn't be able to lift a bike heavier than 40 ish pounds and no way am I leaving it outside lol.
None of the Rad Power eBike UA-cam videos (that I’ve seen) discuss which eBike is best for short people. I’m a 5’1” woman. I went to the Rad Power store in Ballard, but they were too busy to actually talk to someone about it. I went to go look at the RadRover 6 Plus Step-thru, but it was way too big for me. I wasn’t originally interested in the RadRunner Plus, but I saw it in person at the Rad Power store and actually liked it. I just still don’t know if it would be okay for someone as short as I am. Can you do a review for a shorter people or offer recommendations? I wanted Rad Power because they are a local WA company.
This looks like a lot of fun!
I love my RR+, but with severe complex PTSD I've been afraid of riding it. The weight, chiefly, scares me. If you can provide some input, I would be terribly grateful.
Not a word about malfunction, what can go wrong in the middle of nowhere. Maintenance kit, what should we have with us all the time
I’m saving for one now I was gonna get the Runner 2 now it’s the Plus
Not enough detail about power and peddling regimes.
I want a Dutch style kickstand as an option. I'd also like a full chain guard as well.
How can I test ride one in Ontario?
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The other thing is that in Europe with 250 watt limit, the 20 inch wheels make it climb better than the rad rhino
This is a great e-bike! But is there any e-bike on the market that got a cover for the battery compartment while the bike is parked outside and the battery is charging indoor?
Your so lucky to have smooth roads and side walks, here in the U.K. they are full of pot holes and bumps and when it's icy it's absolutely terrible and dangerous.
Just as bad in LA and New York.
DO you know where you cn get these bikes in UK? I can not find any link
How does the Radrunner handle steep grade climbs? I have a long, steep climbing driveway and would need a bike that will climb without extreme pedal power.
I fell off 2 times with my road bikes after riding 5miles in bike trails. This one have thick tires. Is this more safe? I dont want to fell off again.
The seat looks uncomfortable, am I wrong? Can you upgrade to a better seat and seat post easily?
Hi nice bike how much is the battery if it goes bad cost
Very nice design. I like it a lot but it is heavy. I recently got a Van Moof x3. About half the weight of the Rad Runner.
And half the power and half the features and x2 the headache of having internal gears
@@olivercox2565 it does have gps tracking thanks the apple find my network
Doesn’t it cost 2X as much as well?
@@jeffforbess6802 Yes it does.
I had this bike for 2 years still working great. *-*
Hi Uncle Micah, I'm next for the ride. 😁
Will the center console fit a laptop? I want a daily commuting bike that will do a little off-roading and fit my son with his school bag on the back. 12km per day 6Km off-road and 4 on-road.
As an owner of this bike with the center cargo holder, it fits my Microsoft surface with no problems.
I’m debating between the cyrusher Kommoda and this bike for carting my 6 year old to and from the beach on pavement. I’m only 5’3 though and need the stability and to touch the ground. It’s such a hard call when I can’t test ride one. Curious which you would choose in my case.
I could imagine a rear suspension and mid drive…you?
How did you make that video? What equipment did you use and did you have someone taking the video with a 360 camera?
Where do you have it serviced? Does the pedal-assist help with charging or is it only electric?
I saw that the Rad Runner 2 doesn't have gears but still has a throttle. Can anyone tell me the advantage of having gears then? I mean, if you have a throttle, what is the point of the gears?
Did you find the motor noisier than other older models like the 2018 Rad City? I find ours rides very different than the city, there’s like a lag in the power kicking in and it’s sluggish in lower power settings compared to the City. Thoughts?
do you get a lot of noise from the motor? Can you add a video with the bike running, without the sound?