Cargo Ebike Comparison: Radio Flyer L885 vs Rad Power Bikes Radwagon 4
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- This is a comparison of two very popular cargo ebikes in the $2,000 dollar range: Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 4 vs Radio Flyer L885. The Radwagon4 is the current undisputed leader in the Affordable Cargo ebike factory but the Flyer L885 has come onto the scene with a great product that will surely make the cargo ebike buying decision tougher.
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▶ Buy the Rad Power Bikes Rad Wagon 4 here $1999
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In this comparison we’ll be comparison we’ll be comparing these two cargo ebikes in the following categories:
Value
Performance
Quality
Ride Quality
Service
If you’re interested in these ebikes, please watch our full reviews:
Flyer L855 Review • Flyer L885 by Radio Fl...
Radwagon 4 Review • Rad Power Bikes RadWag...
00:00 Flyer vs Radwagon
00:42 Value
02:15 Performance
03:51 Quality
06:22 Ride Quality
09:04 Service
11:12 Recap
12:23 Winner?
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Great review Omar! I completely agree with your assessments. Having also ridden (and repaired) these bikes, I'd add 4 additional points... 1) The gearing on the Rad and Flyer is quite different. The Rad has an 11-34 rear freewheel (appropriately geared in my opinion), while the Flyer has an 14-28 (under geared in my opinion). While riding the Flyer, it stops allowing my pedal inputs at about 14/15 mph and I end up "ghost pedaling" (not so good for battery range). This was rectified by purchasing a replacement 11-28 freewheel for the Flyer (something Flyer should consider changing). Now I can pedal up to the 20mph class II motor cutoff. 2) The Flyer can be ordered in 3 sizes, which is nice for those on the larger or smaller side of the median. 3) The Flyer rear "Kid/Cargo Carrier" can be one or the other and switching between the 2 is easy. Kid-hauler one minute, grocery-getter the next. With Rad's system their "Caboose" is just a kid hauler. It's nice to have options with one accessory. 4) Flyer's rear brake light illuminates in daylight when the brakes are actuated. That's an improved safety feature for vehicles as well as other riders! And I guess a 5th point is that either bike's ride quality can easily be improved with a suspension seat post. I like Suntour for its price and effectiveness. So, just like you Omar, I would say the bike that's best depends on who's riding it and where it's being ridden. If the Flyer had a larger motor, then for me, the answer would be obvious.
Thanks for feedback and the great comment Bryan (I'm going to pin this comment) ! If you're thinking about these two cargo ebikes some of the points you added are ones that could determine which one they should buy. Also, for those of you in the Santa Barbara area @energizedbikes offers guided ebike tours in Santa Barbara. energizedbikes.com/
Fair assessment. Thanks for the breakdown. The “back to school” special on the Flyer sold me. Approaching 200 miles on it in a hilly area with no regrets. Need for speed is fulfilled on the downhills. Looks wise…Flyer all day.
thanks for the feedback! Let us know how it holds up over time and enjoy your flyer!
So it works well on hills?? I’m heavy set and I want it to commute
@@ak408 goes 12-15 mph on a steep hill in my area…myself and 2 kids are around 350 lbs combined
Short rider who lives in a mostly flat area. Step over height is a huge deal. When there is a load, especially kids, on the bike you don’t want any difficulty getting on and off. Having to tilt the bike at all to get on could easily cause it to fall over. Good review.
20” back wheel on the Flyer but it looks like it’s rear cargo sits higher.
I was just thinking about that the other day. I'm not at home right now but when I get back I'll measure both of the baskets from the ground and report back.
was wondering what brand helmet you wear
It's a Nutcase VIO and it's great...it's comfortable, has MIPS and provides a ton of visibility at night. Here is a link in case you're interested in more details www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=897353&pw=287213&ctc=Nutcase_yt
Simple - Rad Power wins - it’s an electric bike - power matters