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I've had my RR2 for 6 weeks. I've only taken it on some test rides around my neighborhood. I put it on a car rack for a few days in anticipation of taking it out for a real ride. During that time it was exposed to some light rain. When I took it down for my ride it would not turn on. I noted some small droplets of condensation in the LED display unit. After some trouble getting in touch with customer support I was told to read the fine print of the warranty; "does not cover water damage". Rad wants me to order a new $60 display, even though the bike is new and only was exposed to light rain. Apparently their bikes are only to be used in places where it never rains. The bike's electronics are not sealed to resist moisture. If you are driving somewhere with your bike on a rack, and the clouds get dark, immediately seek a dry shelter to wait out any precipitation or it will kill your bike. I have a Blix ebike that has no issues with rain or moisture. They now offer a bike comparable to the RR2. I wish I had bought that bike.
My girlfriend just won one of these from our local smoke shop in a raffle I’m anxious to put it together and take it for a ride normally this time of year we have a foot of snow on the ground but it’s raining right now
Great review! We just ordered a RadRunner 2 today after selling our Pedego Element. I love the price point ($200 off right now), simplicity, standard headlamp/brake light, utilitarian looks, upright seating position and battery range. They even have reflective strips on the tire sides.
This video is very well done and very informative! Thanks for chatting and answering my questions today. It was nice to meeting both of you. Keep up the hard work.
Thank you for covering braking distance and discussing the differences between mechanical and hydraulic brakes. Personally I would switch out the brakes right away, but that’s just me. 😅
I had thought so as well, but good mechanicals are better when its really cold. I have a similar bike and the Mech brakes are a bit of a let down, but on my Pedego (now retired) I have mountain biking brakes, the Avid BB7's. They are crazy good, and have an ez adjust knob to boot.
Had one over 2 years, it easily hits 24-25 miles per hour not fast but just fine i'm around 210lbs, range is pretty good, have the Rad upgrade display on it. There's a dealer locally but I cant comment on service as nothing goes wrong, its been out in rain and off road it just keeps going. The only comment is that it's fairly heavy so brakes need adjusting fairly frequently but it's easy to do. As the review says it's a great all round bike
A radrunner plus is one of 2 e-bikes I have seen going down my street. I'm strongly considering a radrunner myself. One thing that interests me over other similar utility bikes is the amount of room between the fender (when installed) and the rack. I think I would eventually use that space for another battery to extend the range, or even run a second motor on the front hub to use the bike for deliveries as a side-hustle.
Excellent review . I've been researching hundreds of ebike and this one really got my attention , The fact that it has limited electronics means less to go wrong.And the single speed simplifies things even more. And I've noticed most people have their cell phones connected to the Handlebars anyway.You didn't mention if it had a USB outlet that would be a shame since you would really need that option on this bike.One other thing that concerns me is on rad sight it says bikes could be delivered with other parts and brands then specified so you don't know what kind of off brand tires or whatever they choose to put on it, So that's scary🤔
The Radrunner doesn't have USB port for charging, but the Radrunner plus does out the box. Rad also sells a LCD upgrade display that also adds a USB port for charging.
Rad no longer makes the rad mini which i wanted and their prices are always high. For our camping trips i believe the Lectric lite is the best option. I will await more reviews that aren't paid before proceeding.
I wonder if it’s the weight difference. I’m 225lbs. And my range is half that. I’m getting roughly 25km throttle and 45km pas 2 and I’m in Canada so we only get 500w
Unless the bearings are defective, they last a long time. I only have 6,000 miles on my Rad Mini, but that includes mountain bike trails, sand, dirt roads, jumps, and high speed.
also in the UK we only get a 250w motor that can't go up even the slightest hill and the set gearing makes it impossible to go anywhere other than on flat roads of which there are few in uk im not convinced thia bike could pull the skin off a rice pudding 🤔
I get my information from experience just because you don't have as big hills perhaps? Actually don't bother responding i can tell the sort of person you are 🥱
the Rad UK service is rubbish and takes days for them to get back to you and are not very polite considering one of the reasons i got the rad runner 2 was because of the "world class after market service" I am disappointed and a bit worried i won't get any replacement parts any time soon 😠👎
So the Lectric XP2.0 still beat this thing on the hill climb. It sounds like they are using the peak value to classify this motor instead of the nominal. The xp2.0 has a peak of 850w and is a 500w nominal motor. The XP2.0 is 500 dollars cheaper and still the far better value in my book.
The XP 2.0 is definitely the best bang for the buck. Rad strictly stays with the 750 watt legal limit, but it can run at that power level indefinitely. The XP may peak at 850, and it did good on this hill, but a 500 watt nominal motor means that it can't hold it for long.
If we were ALL serious about getting rid of reliance on foreign crude oil, there's a solution that's already somewhat been put to the test that worked brilliantly in the US, but needs to be done on a larger scale, with more immediacy! "The First Test! Look around today! We started with money back incentives on hybrid and electric cars when they were finally ready, sales were slow(the cars were slow), but increased as the cars got better, we can skip that step, because what I'm talking about is already "better", we've at it for a decade, and we even race them! People were timid at first and needed encouragement, and it worked!...We see Tesla's and Prius', etc everywhere these days, that incentive WORKED! Now we have even more incentive, moving from reliance on Russian/foreign fuels, we CAN do this! at least to a degree that it massively changes how things are now, and turbocharges a movement that's ALREADY in motion! :D 1- The incredible amount of electric 2 wheeled vehicles, scooters, bikes, etc has drastically increased, and the technology is everywhere! There are incredible examples out there! average price around $1700 (a little too much for people that are timid about the technology still, but they know it works.) The rides we're mainly talking about are the higher end models in the $3k range. 2- ranges and speeds(from 20mph to 45mph) have been increased to the point where they can take the place of gas powered scooters, and small cycles. easily handling 20-70 mile round trips on a single charge.(depending on options weight, quality of bike, etc)..you can also plug them in while at work or wherever you;re heading, no special equipment needed(BIG PLUS!) 3- prices range between $800(mostly for teens) to $3000(daily riders, and reliable) for very decent examples. Even if we were given a coupon or certificate for $2000 towards an E-bike, scooter, etc, we could probably make up the difference and buy a quality product easily. 4- pathways need to be created, min 2 foot wide along major roads, and commuter areas, we can share with bicycles! THIS is job creation! Not to mention the development of the bikes themselves :) 5- It would cost literally nothing relative to the benefits, to give people certificates to obtain one vehicle, or partial payment of 1 vehicle per household, example: gift every citizen with $2-3000 certificates used ONLY towards an electric vehicle, this money would be returned within weeks, or months on fuel savings, and lives saved cutting Russia off more and more. As people started using them, and seeing the massive benefits of low maintenance, worry free tech that is electric cycling! 6- it would allow us to lessen our dependence on foreign oil by a small percentage, but only at first, as the trend continues, and advancement moves towards electric commuting anyway, this would only increase dramatically, even exponentially over a short period of time! 7- There are already service centers in most cities, multiples of them, some selling their very own products. Helping out Mom and Pop stores that grew their business from regular bikes to E-bikes, what's not great about that?! 8- life enhancements, they're fun, seriously fun! I suggest riding one if you haven't! halved, or more fuel costs per family alone would spur the economy, gradually increasing over time, this would be the perfect opportunity, and with the most honorable reasons to start the E-bike revolution. meaning savings, job, transportation, less traffic, and we haven't even mentioned the Green effect it would have on the planet! Better economy, Better world! EVERYTHING about this makes sense, we're not talking cars, but we could! we're just talking about basic ways to commute that don't rely on fossil fuels, and would help everyone. ----------------------------------------------------- If you read that, thank you, and please consider pushing to someone that can do something with it, we need to do this!
If they sold e bikes like cars it'd make it better to people. $75 dollars a month with 10% interest, that's saving me 500 off my car payment by selling it and 100 off insurance.
My city just gave me a $1200 voucher for a new e-bike as part of their longterm plan to reduce pollution, which in my city includes thick brown smog on some days.
We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!
Can anyone tell me the advantage/disadvantage of this 1 gear bike versus one with 7 gears? If you have a throttle, I'm wondering why then have gears at all like on the Radrunner plus?
The advantage of one gear is a simpler setup with less to break. If you live in a flat area or plan on using mostly the throttle, the 1 gear would be fine. Some people do pedal and live in hilly areas, and don't use the throttle unless they feel like it. For those, the 7 gears are better. I'm a former marathon cyclist and pedal a lot, using the gears to get a comfortable cadence or help with the hills.
It's cheaper and simpler and works fine if you're mostly going to treat the bike as a moped or live somewhere that doesn't have significant hills. If you plan of pedaling or live somewhere with a lot of steep hills the 7 speed has an advantage.
Yup! There are several apps you could try on your phone so you'd just want to get a phone mount, and there are several speedometers on the market you could buy as well.
The problem with Rad bikes is their terrible customer service. Sales and support are TERRIBLE, unless you are nearby. And they do not care. If you get one of their bikes, no one will work on it, and you can't get parts.
Never pedaled it always forgot Then almost hit by a car it was a gray and color couldn't see it then I threw away the battery Bikes do not need motors.....
I have a rad runner and the truth is that it’s a trash they are liers they put a stiker that saids 750 and it’s a lie the bike won’t pass 19 miles .I don’t know why you guys lie to the people.
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I need to add my surfboard rack 🏄♂
I've had my RR2 for 6 weeks. I've only taken it on some test rides around my neighborhood. I put it on a car rack for a few days in anticipation of taking it out for a real ride. During that time it was exposed to some light rain. When I took it down for my ride it would not turn on. I noted some small droplets of condensation in the LED display unit. After some trouble getting in touch with customer support I was told to read the fine print of the warranty; "does not cover water damage". Rad wants me to order a new $60 display, even though the bike is new and only was exposed to light rain. Apparently their bikes are only to be used in places where it never rains. The bike's electronics are not sealed to resist moisture. If you are driving somewhere with your bike on a rack, and the clouds get dark, immediately seek a dry shelter to wait out any precipitation or it will kill your bike. I have a Blix ebike that has no issues with rain or moisture. They now offer a bike comparable to the RR2. I wish I had bought that bike.
Gotcha!
No rain or condensation whatsoever… I will get one when we move from Washington state to the Sahara…😂😂
I always ride to school in the rain and I’m fine. Just make sure you dry it out after each ride in the rain or just wait it out.
I needed this video. I'm in the market and have been researching this brand and this bike. You've sold me!
Picking mine up from Rad HQ this weekend! I am so excited.
My girlfriend just won one of these from our local smoke shop in a raffle I’m anxious to put it together and take it for a ride normally this time of year we have a foot of snow on the ground but it’s raining right now
Great review! We just ordered a RadRunner 2 today after selling our Pedego Element. I love the price point ($200 off right now), simplicity, standard headlamp/brake light, utilitarian looks, upright seating position and battery range. They even have reflective strips on the tire sides.
This video is very well done and very informative! Thanks for chatting and answering my questions today. It was nice to meeting both of you. Keep up the hard work.
Thank you! You too!
Thank you for covering braking distance and discussing the differences between mechanical and hydraulic brakes. Personally I would switch out the brakes right away, but that’s just me. 😅
I had thought so as well, but good mechanicals are better when its really cold. I have a similar bike and the Mech brakes are a bit of a let down, but on my Pedego (now retired) I have mountain biking brakes, the Avid BB7's. They are crazy good, and have an ez adjust knob to boot.
Had one over 2 years, it easily hits 24-25 miles per hour not fast but just fine i'm around 210lbs, range is pretty good, have the Rad upgrade display on it. There's a dealer locally but I cant comment on service as nothing goes wrong, its been out in rain and off road it just keeps going. The only comment is that it's fairly heavy so brakes need adjusting fairly frequently but it's easy to do. As the review says it's a great all round bike
A radrunner plus is one of 2 e-bikes I have seen going down my street. I'm strongly considering a radrunner myself. One thing that interests me over other similar utility bikes is the amount of room between the fender (when installed) and the rack. I think I would eventually use that space for another battery to extend the range, or even run a second motor on the front hub to use the bike for deliveries as a side-hustle.
Good review. I have the Radmission1 because it is more stable and looks like a regular bike.
No suspension, speedometer , gears, fenders, etc he’s right it’s weird. Should be cheaper
I may get one
When the price is adjusted to $850…
Excellent review . I've been researching hundreds of ebike and this one really got my attention , The fact that it has limited electronics means less to go wrong.And the single speed simplifies things even more. And I've noticed most people have their cell phones connected to the Handlebars anyway.You didn't mention if it had a USB outlet that would be a shame since you would really need that option on this bike.One other thing that concerns me is on rad sight it says bikes could be delivered with other parts and brands then specified so you don't know what kind of off brand tires or whatever they choose to put on it, So that's scary🤔
The Radrunner doesn't have USB port for charging, but the Radrunner plus does out the box. Rad also sells a LCD upgrade display that also adds a USB port for charging.
On the hill climb it really sounded and looked like it was struggling but EBR are saying it's not noticeable at all. What am I not understanding?
It seems to me that this review is full of excrement.
it wasn’t really struggling it was just loosing some power going up and that is regular with any bike
Phone mount or GPS is no problem.. Add your own Speedo easily.👍
This or the Velowave Prado S? They are very similar... I can't choose!
I pull a trailer with mine to go bike packing . I love this bike.
It's a winner!
I Love my RAD Runner 2 !
What would get Rad Power Ultility or voletric discovery 1
Rad no longer makes the rad mini which i wanted and their prices are always high. For our camping trips i believe the Lectric lite is the best option. I will await more reviews that aren't paid before proceeding.
I bought two lites last week.
@@SuprScout thoughts??
That's the problem with most of these reviews . Palms are greased
If you put the seat all the way down you'll never notice the handling changes on the original runner if you buy 1 used....
I wonder if it’s the weight difference. I’m 225lbs. And my range is half that. I’m getting roughly 25km throttle and 45km pas 2 and I’m in Canada so we only get 500w
Why does it have a derailleur on it as a single speed?
it is not a derailleur, just a chain tensioner
@@enriquejaimes3368 gotcha. Thanks.
What is the advantage of a single speed ? Real question
light on the maintenance, ie cheap and ez to repair or replace. No mechanical failure due to shifting. Painful hills.
How long do the bearings last?
Unless the bearings are defective, they last a long time. I only have 6,000 miles on my Rad Mini, but that includes mountain bike trails, sand, dirt roads, jumps, and high speed.
also in the UK we only get a 250w motor that can't go up even the slightest hill and the set gearing makes it impossible to go anywhere other than on flat roads of which there are few in uk im not convinced thia bike could pull the skin off a rice pudding 🤔
Howard Cornwell - Nonsense. I have a 250w ebike in UK and it definitely gets up the hills. Where do you get your info, its incorrect?
Little confrontational!!
I don't have gears on mine so when I've run out i come to a stop.
I get my information from experience just because you don't have as big hills perhaps?
Actually don't bother responding i can tell the sort of person you are 🥱
the Rad UK service is rubbish and takes days for them to get back to you and are not very polite considering one of the reasons i got the rad runner 2 was because of the "world class after market service" I am disappointed and a bit worried i won't get any replacement parts any time soon 😠👎
How does this compare to Cafe Cruiser
I can't find any dual battery dual hub motor style E Bikes like the Grizzly on your channel.
We have such a bike on the way. Review to come in the coming weeks.
what is the best e-bike you have ridden that is under 1500 dollars
I’ve personally had a lot of rad e-bikes and the rad runner 2 was one of the best
Quite a few that are good. This one would for sure make the list
@@malachipfadt5977 Are you getting paid by rad bikes
Where can I get a extra battery
How does it ride on the snow ❄️?
Haven't had the chance to test it in the snow just yet.
So the Lectric XP2.0 still beat this thing on the hill climb. It sounds like they are using the peak value to classify this motor instead of the nominal. The xp2.0 has a peak of 850w and is a 500w nominal motor. The XP2.0 is 500 dollars cheaper and still the far better value in my book.
The XP 2.0 is definitely the best bang for the buck. Rad strictly stays with the 750 watt legal limit, but it can run at that power level indefinitely. The XP may peak at 850, and it did good on this hill, but a 500 watt nominal motor means that it can't hold it for long.
If we were ALL serious about getting rid of reliance on foreign crude oil, there's a solution that's already somewhat been put to the test that worked brilliantly in the US, but needs to be done on a larger scale, with more immediacy! "The First Test! Look around today! We started with money back incentives on hybrid and electric cars when they were finally ready, sales were slow(the cars were slow), but increased as the cars got better, we can skip that step, because what I'm talking about is already "better", we've at it for a decade, and we even race them! People were timid at first and needed encouragement, and it worked!...We see Tesla's and Prius', etc everywhere these days, that incentive WORKED! Now we have even more incentive, moving from reliance on Russian/foreign fuels, we CAN do this! at least to a degree that it massively changes how things are now, and turbocharges a movement that's ALREADY in motion! :D
1- The incredible amount of electric 2 wheeled vehicles, scooters, bikes, etc has drastically increased, and the technology is everywhere! There are incredible examples out there! average price around $1700 (a little too much for people that are timid about the technology still, but they know it works.) The rides we're mainly talking about are the higher end models in the $3k range.
2- ranges and speeds(from 20mph to 45mph) have been increased to the point where they can take the place of gas powered scooters, and small cycles. easily handling 20-70 mile round trips on a single charge.(depending on options weight, quality of bike, etc)..you can also plug them in while at work or wherever you;re heading, no special equipment needed(BIG PLUS!)
3- prices range between $800(mostly for teens) to $3000(daily riders, and reliable) for very decent examples. Even if we were given a coupon or certificate for $2000 towards an E-bike, scooter, etc, we could probably make up the difference and buy a quality product easily.
4- pathways need to be created, min 2 foot wide along major roads, and commuter areas, we can share with bicycles! THIS is job creation! Not to mention the development of the bikes themselves :)
5- It would cost literally nothing relative to the benefits, to give people certificates to obtain one vehicle, or partial payment of 1 vehicle per household, example: gift every citizen with $2-3000 certificates used ONLY towards an electric vehicle, this money would be returned within weeks, or months on fuel savings, and lives saved cutting Russia off more and more. As people started using them, and seeing the massive benefits of low maintenance, worry free tech that is electric cycling!
6- it would allow us to lessen our dependence on foreign oil by a small percentage, but only at first, as the trend continues, and advancement moves towards electric commuting anyway, this would only increase dramatically, even exponentially over a short period of time!
7- There are already service centers in most cities, multiples of them, some selling their very own products. Helping out Mom and Pop stores that grew their business from regular bikes to E-bikes, what's not great about that?!
8- life enhancements, they're fun, seriously fun! I suggest riding one if you haven't! halved, or more fuel costs per family alone would spur the economy, gradually increasing over time, this would be the perfect opportunity, and with the most honorable reasons to start the E-bike revolution. meaning savings, job, transportation, less traffic, and we haven't even mentioned the Green effect it would have on the planet! Better economy, Better world!
EVERYTHING about this makes sense, we're not talking cars, but we could! we're just talking about basic ways to commute that don't rely on fossil fuels, and would help everyone.
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If you read that, thank you, and please consider pushing to someone that can do something with it, we need to do this!
If they sold e bikes like cars it'd make it better to people. $75 dollars a month with 10% interest, that's saving me 500 off my car payment by selling it and 100 off insurance.
In most cases does it take oil to produce electricity?
My city just gave me a $1200 voucher for a new e-bike as part of their longterm plan to reduce pollution, which in my city includes thick brown smog on some days.
Is the Explorer from Heybike good ?
We haven't tested it and couldn't speak to it.
@@ElectricBikeReport Ok thanks
We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!
How much does it weigh?
65ish lbs
Can anyone tell me the advantage/disadvantage of this 1 gear bike versus one with 7 gears? If you have a throttle, I'm wondering why then have gears at all like on the Radrunner plus?
The advantage of one gear is a simpler setup with less to break. If you live in a flat area or plan on using mostly the throttle, the 1 gear would be fine. Some people do pedal and live in hilly areas, and don't use the throttle unless they feel like it. For those, the 7 gears are better. I'm a former marathon cyclist and pedal a lot, using the gears to get a comfortable cadence or help with the hills.
It's cheaper and simpler and works fine if you're mostly going to treat the bike as a moped or live somewhere that doesn't have significant hills.
If you plan of pedaling or live somewhere with a lot of steep hills the 7 speed has an advantage.
Can you add a speedometer?
Yup! There are several apps you could try on your phone so you'd just want to get a phone mount, and there are several speedometers on the market you could buy as well.
@@ElectricBikeReport But does it have a USB port???? It charge your phone
yes, Rad sells an upgrade display that adds a speedo, odometer, and USB charging port.
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One gear bike seems weird, that plus no speedo seems weird vs all other ebikes
is this video saponsored ?
Negative. Companies send us the bike and pay for our time, but the payment is not an endorsement. All opinions expressed are our own.
@@ElectricBikeReport Then what ebikes have you disliked the most
Impressive Bike! Not a flimsy, gonna brake soon bike!
Parts
"I like that the display sucks"
Wut? This sounds like a real estate agent Small = Cozy logic
The problem with Rad bikes is their terrible customer service. Sales and support are TERRIBLE, unless you are nearby. And they do not care.
If you get one of their bikes, no one will work on it, and you can't get parts.
Подарите мне такой велик, а то денешков на него у меня нет.
Never pedaled it always forgot Then almost hit by a car it was a gray and color couldn't see it then I threw away the battery Bikes do not need motors.....
I have a rad runner and the truth is that it’s a trash they are liers they put a stiker that saids 750 and it’s a lie the bike won’t pass 19 miles .I don’t know why you guys lie to the people.
How long does the battery last
Don’t buy a RAD. Mine went 200 miles and crapped out. Piece of junk
its not a review, its a AD wtf
Way overpriced, junk
Nice video
How do you take a video .??
Using iPhone.? From the helmet 🪖