Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus Review - $1.9k
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- The Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus is the fully accessorized version of the RadRunner electric bike. This is a compact utility ebike with unique 20" x 3.3" fat tires and adjustable suspension fork (compression, lockout, rebound). Comes stock with extended seat and flip-down pegs for a passenger, as well as extra wide fenders and an upgraded 500 lumen headlight. Also compatible with the standard racks, bags, and Yepp! child seat. Integrated lights, including a blinking rear light that goes bright when the brakes are pulled, reflective tires, and metallic silver frame improve safety by keeping you visible. Seven speed drivetrain makes starting, climbing, and pedaling at higher speeds much more comfortable. Nice aluminum alloy chainring guide keeps clothing clean and snag-free while reducing chain drops, steel derailleur guard protects the sensitive parts during shipping and when passengers are riding. Large 180mm disc brake rotors provide excellent stopping power and control, both brake levers have switches that cut power to the motor. This ebike is available in the US, Canada, and Europe with RAD optimized 750, 500, and 250 watt 5 to 1 planetary geared hub motors (meeting the upper legal limit in each country). Strong 80nm peak torque and good mechanical advantage given the smaller wheel diameter makes this a decent climber and passenger hauler. The twist throttle offers full power, overriding 0-5 assist for instant starts and quick boosts when climbing or catching up to friends. Upgraded aluminum alloy pedals feel sturdy and smooth. Extra long seat post and adjustable high-rise handlebar offers great fit for many body types. Suspension corrected geometry isn't just a copy of the basic RadRunner. Upgraded LCD display panel with USB charging port. The included saddle is not adjustable forward and back or tipping because it's designed to fit perfectly with the passenger seat. Optional console box does not lock. The bike is very heavy at 74.4lbs despite the small appearance.
0:00 Introduction
2:06 Tire details
2:50 Suspension fork
5:52 Motor controller
6:34 Frame geometry
7:52 Grips and saddle
9:32 Passenger seat and pegs
11:12 Drivetrain details
13:52 Throttle vs. Twist Power Assist
14:45 Motor details
15:22 Third person and passenger shots
16:50 Fender details
18:16 Brake details
19:49 Lights discussion
21:16 Battery details and removal
22:07 Weight (74.4lbs total, 7.7lb battery, 8.7lb motor)
23:49 Battery charger
25:56 Display panel overview
29:52 Display settings menu
32:41 Ride test begins
37:41 Ride test frame shots
39:13 Third person ride shots
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I have a Plus and I absolutely love it. When I ordered it, the original was in stock and the plus was a 2 month wait. I decided to wait and let me tell you it was 100% worth it. The gears....I couldn't imagine not having them. The front shock, the fenders and passenger package are also things I couldn't live with out. I ride it everyday for work . I have 500 miles on it already. It's been through rain several times and yesterday I rode through the slop, ice and snow left over from a huge storm the day before. So far I've had zero issues. One thing I would recommend is bumping up the top speed to 40k. You can change this in the settings. Factory setting get me between 17 and 20 mph. Usually under 20 most of the time. Bumping it up gets me averaging 20-24 mph. That 4 mph doesn't sound like much but it makes a noticeable difference.
How are you liking it now 7 months later? Have the parts held up?
@@FlawdaFootball Now that the weather is warm I love it even more. The only thing I've added is the tannus tire liners. They really help with flats. I just turned 3k miles. It has been exceptionally reliable. I can't say enough about it.
Dude, this comment was the final piece I needed! SOLD!
@@kimbaptempura4073 you are going to love it. I've rode it everyday since I got it. All through this past winter with minimal maintenance. Switched to the slick kenda tire Rad sells on their site for the summer and that's about it.
@@oOImpulseOo way to be a total guy and comment back at folks! Getting one for my wife and was debating the tire armor since these tubes are not common. Definitely appreciate that tips.
I am not even shopping for an electric bike, but I have to say you are so thorough yet interesting. I caught myself just continuing to listen to more and more details and nuances about the bike. Great presentation!
Great review! You can let Rad bikes know that because of your review, I'm buying one of these !!
#zeroemissions
Meeee too!!!
I bought the bike in store yesterday and I'm waiting for it to be delivered. Only after listening to your video, I'm aware of all it's features.
You do a great job. I'm impressed by your knowledge and attention to detail.
Received mine 2-weeks ago, based on this review-I’m highly impressed and still on the honeymoon phase. You want to consider upgrading the seat post and seat if you plan to be riding on rougher terrain; also recommend getting a sturdy phone mount and short USB cable for those longer rides when you want your phone for music/podcasts or navigation.
Grats on the purchase and enjoy the new bike.
This is a fantastic review! So informative, detailed, and thoughtful. And the camera work is excellent too. Thank you!!
I really appreciate your kind words, thanks foe the encouragement :)
These reviews are so thoughtful and in-depth. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this Court. I have been looking forward to this review for a while having one of these backordered. I’m in Canada and love that you show specs from all the different regions. Your reviews are so educational I thoroughly enjoy them. This will be my first ebike but I have a feeling it won’t be my last.
Sweet! First ebike :D it's a good one... lots of fun and very practical for a bit of hauling, off-road, passenger, or just fun on your own. Sorry it took so long to get this one out, we've had rain and there were some backorders from Rad that caused us to hold for a bit. I'm so glad you've enjoyed it and appreciate your kind words :)
@@ElectricBikeReview Love your detailed and beautiful review ! For us guys in very hilly parts of Europe, I trust your advise, what would be the "strongest" Pedelec with the most torque (Nm) ? (25km/h limit)
There was a very intersting test, I bet your viewers would love you do something among those lines -
In theory BBS01(B) with 20 inch wheels would be the best combination, but see this review : ebikereviewer.com/index.php/2019/04/01/electric-bike-hub-motor-review-and-comparison-bafang-dapu-shengyi-and-more/ (advertised torque doesn't match real torque).
I, myself, live in very hilly conditions with 15-20% (!) hills, yes percentedge not degrees. And I own the old Radwagon (750Watt) which on level 5 and maximum human input does barely go up to 11km/h uphill.
Thanks in advance, keep the great work comming !
Welcome back to Vancouver BC Canada. Thank you for your thorough reviews. I bought my RRP because the way you described it. We have had an excellent customer service from RAD Power Bikes. A couple of things should be considered to improve in this RRP: One, the saddle and passenger seat, they are hard. The other thing could be useful to have a a pair of bars to put on the panniers underneath the passenger seat. Overall, this bike is fun!
My wife and I just purchased two. Your videos are very helpful. Thank you.
Excellent run down on the Rad Runner Plus electric bike! I really appreciated his detailed descriptions of the various parts on this bike, and how they work. Thank you!
Not sure if this is common knowledge but the motor is actually a Bafang 500 Watt motor. If you bought in the US, they claim to have a 750 Watt motor, but it is still a 500 Watt. If you bought in Canada, they claim it to be a 500W motor, which is accurate. The controller in the US is programmed a little differently than in Canada, so there is a little more power (not much).
There are companies out there that sell kits with a true 750W motor and controller that you can directly swap out with Rad bikes (you can swap either one or both). In the youtube videos you can see the physical difference in size to know that the stock motor is not 750W.
Anyway, I bought this bike for my wife and plan to swap out the motor next spring (if she lets me :)
This is the most thorough review I've seen on any ebike
Respect your RadRunner e-bike! I didn't and paid for it dearly. Went for a ride with my son. Decided to take a grass path full throttle and unfortunately encountered sand on a slope. Fractured my ankle and my 10yo son luckily escaped unharmed for the most part. I was wearing sandals and neither had helmets. These are not toys! Learned a lesson today the hard way!
Dude is like the Jay Leno of e-bikes. Thorough, enthusiastic, passionate, and informative. Another great review!
Very helpful. Detailed without being too technical.
That was great for me too! A lot of e-bike review videos seem to be aimed at existing bike geeks who understand all the mechanical and technical lingo but this video was super clear for a first-time e-bike non-expert buyer!
This is for me and my husband. I am going to get them soon.... Love it and great job.
You always do a great job explaining everything in detail. Thank you!
MIne arrived yesterday, can't wait to get it set up.Great video, thank you
This helped me a lot! I got a RadCity a few weeks back, but I've always been eyeing the RadRunner as well. This review basically answered any questions I had and I'm going to be ordering one as soon as my wife lets me. You're doing great work!
Sweet! That is totally my goal, trying to be thorough and help people who might be debating between two models. Thanks for the comment, made my day Todd, and I hope you enjoy it if your wife says yes ;)
A compliment (that doesn't get mentioned often) I think it is great that your videos genuinely work at 1.75x speed. Thank you.
Proud owner of the RR+ since July.
Suburban cruiser and parkway trail friendly.
Durable and floats down the road.
tires at 30psi and speed set to 40k/24m.
Smile ear to ear like a kid on xmas morning.
Thanks for the great video, always very detailed and very helpful. Thanks for being so thorough.
Thank you Extra Camera Man!, that Totally helped to make the point about steering!, I'm decided 100% and I'll spread the word😎🙌 I hope they get Tons of Success! Great Deal and TOTALLY FUNCTIONAL!😁 Be Safe!👍
I've finally got mine, assembled it, and gave it a test ride. Throttle I haven't used for decades on a gas scooter, so felt a bit new, but I found assist 3 is enough for most things. I'm still pedaling, but it's easy. Seems better control for these small roads I take.
Ur awesome bro. There are so many rookies making RR videos. Good to see you know ur stuff!
RadRunner Plus is not only an EBike for recreation but it's a serious replacement for your car especially if you live in the City or even in the Burbs if you have a reasonable commute to work and shopping.
Aahhhhhh!!!! This is so difficult! Every time I watch one of your reviews, I decide that’s the one I want. I’d better decide soon . . . I just turned 68. Hmm. This might be THE ONE. Thank you for such great info.
Bah! I'm 78 and I just rode a RadWagon yesterday in Vancouver. Not going to buy that one. Feels too industrial. Mainly I am not impressed with the delay in getting started. This would be common to all Rad bikes. If someone, like the sales rep, leaves it in a higher gear it is pretty difficult to get going since the cadence sensor doesn't bring the power assist in until the pedals are turning. Hard to get that to happen when starting out uphill in a higher gear. My legs are too short for most of the Rad bikes (29 inch inseam) so this RadRunner looks really interesting. The ride on the RadWagon was not something I would want to buy into. WAY too hash (but they probably had the tire pressures way too high too). This bikes suspension forks would help with that. Will have to go back and ride it. And I will be checking out the Rize bikes too. They are in Richmond so I will be riding one of those as well. They use a torque sensor to bring in the power assist rather than a cadence sensor which should make it a bit smoother on uphill startup. Hydraulic brakes too! Still got some tires to kick.
Non-proprietary batteries are the way to go!. To clarify, the controller is potted: meaning it’s encased in plastic resin. Waterproof!
love every video you guys make. thank you! Do you think the roadrunner Plus could work on a beach?
Love seeing these on the bike path loaded up with panniers front and back😂
Great review! I just tried a Rad Wagon yesterday. Not for me! Very harsh ride (tire pressures might have been way to high). The steering felt very sensitive, as if the forks were nearly vertical. That may have been due to the handlebars being as high as they would go and way too close to my face. I did use that wonderful adjustable handlebar feature to get them down and away from me a bit and it did feel a lot better, but I still would never have tried riding no hands on that bike. Seeing you riding this thing no hands makes me think I rode exactly the wrong bike. And, what a great headlight! I will be going back to try the Rad Runner Plus for sure. Thanks!
To me the front seat is hard, no cushion at all. it's not comfortable after 30 mins of riding it.😔 But other than that i love this bike & love the color combo. 🤗
Great review! 2400 Canadian, and their service has been very good
Good comprehensive review..by an experienced reviewer.
Thankyou for detailed review
Thank you !love you Bro you bring us clear info which fits my brain !ha
Amazing review. Keep up th good work.👍👍👍
Great video; thinking about buying, and your review was really comprehensive. I have to wonder why, if they wanted to give riders an option to sit level with their passengers, they didn't just make the passenger seat a bit higher? Seems a shame to limit the functionality of the seat, for one thing, and it's probably not really safe for most average sized adults to ride with their knees bent at such an acute angle. Since I'm not really planning to have passengers, I'll probably get one though. It looks like a great bike, and worth the $500 upgrade.
Another great thorough bike review. I have a rad city bike, but this one looks like a lot a of fun as well. Thanks for posting.
Very thorough review......This is the bike I would recommend to new e-bikers ...... this color scheme offers a clean, more refined look. Best overall features for the broadest group of riders....nimble, good power (U.S. version) and suspension for big riders, low, step-thru frame for easy access for all.....now, Rad... lets work on a cadence sensor that more closely approximates the benefits of a torque sensor..... can it be done ???
Great review! 👍 very informative 👌
Thanks for the introduction vid, you explain the bike features very good. I had ordered the RR but I changed my mind, so I cancelled the order. Instead I'm going to order the RRPlus. Why? I think having more than one gear is nice, and front suspension fork. Have a good day! :)
I love the fact that I was able to see the headlight beam on the ground during the ride test at about 34:50
But keep in mind that in the dark that's about how much ground that light will actually illuminate for you. It's powerful but very concentrated and spotty. Not enough of a flood effect to really see in full dark ahead of you. Great as a "be seen" light though
@@tyecook9630 I agree, the light is horrible in my opinion compared to the one on the original radrunner. It's impossible to adjust the light at night to where it illuminates enough of the ground close by, or you're blinding oncoming traffic. I have to add an additional light at night just to feel safe and be able to see the damn road. I love everything else about the bike though.
I was battling between a Veego or this Plus.
I just realized for the price; accessories; power; dependability; & tech support...
It will be RAD Plus all the way.
I'm ordering now.
I'll use it for my work urban drive in Home Health city/ secodary roads. I'll be using it when the weather is favorable vs. always using my SUV.
I'm sold.
I'm glad to see you back I was trying to look for that one bite that you had that was a nice shiny candy apple juice Spike but since I saw this bike I like it I wish I had the money to get one of these and all the stuff too and I probably wouldn't have a basket in front maybe in the back to carry my groceries or whatever I need to carry and I wish it was a neon yellow but silver will be okay because of nighttime if you had to ride for emergency which I probably wouldn't do and thank you for telling people about your helmet I have one but not with the light on it but it still works because it's a neon yellow helmet I wish this was on the southside of Indianapolis Indiana in case if I don't know how fix something I can always take it in to get fixed or change the tire and I wish the mirrors would be little bit wider so when I am looking in the mirror I can see Vehicles just having a small mirror not good for me I have a big mirror how much is this in and where can I get one but I don't have the money right now to get it there's a reason why and I'll tell you that next time and there's not a very good story to tell about why I don't have that kind of money Ross overhead one of these right now just make a short story someone stole my money back in the days if I had all kinds of tons of money right now I would probably what about one of these by now in one more thing how good are these in the winter time if you have to go pay a bill somewhere
Great review, thanks
I just received my rad runner plus last week and have been making some mods like a oversize comfort seat, water bottle cages and what I consider essential are some pedal extenders for my extra wide feet. Also, I got a shock absorbing seat post for the new comfort seat. The one thing I really dislike is the OEM seat. It is nothing short of brutal. Within a few minutes of riding, all I could think about was just how uncomfortable that seat was. I read all the negative comments on the seat and figured I could replace that seat with something that would be more comfortable. I would also add that I am a transtibial amputee (med speak for below the knee) on my left leg. I found it difficult to use my old bike due to balance issues when starting out and stopping. Now I can use the twist throttle and the pedal assist to get me going. I feel much safer on my rad runner plus.
Hello, question-Can I use a trailer with this bike?
@@arleneodonnell6187 I would think you could not use a trailer with this bike unless it is very light duty. In any event, I think the good people at rad power bikes could be more definitive with your question.
GREAT , HELPFUL VID , I APPRECIATE THAT. :)
Nice bike and great review
Thanks for these videos! I'm new to ebikes and looking for one I can take my kid (s) to school with. Will be much faster. I see the radrunner/wagon and add motor m60. Are there others, and which would you suggest?
Hi,
First I want to Thank you for all the time you invest in getting us all the quality information we need. I think your reviews are the best in helping reach a decision.
I really need your help in deciding something which is confusing the hell out of me. I ordered Radrunner Plus. It is suppose to be arriving sometimes next week. However, Lectric just came out with Lectric Stepthru 2.0 (Adding comfort package and cargo package) bike is around $1,200. I know the two bikes may not be exact same when it comes to comparison since one is folding and the other is not but with a 700 dollar price difference between two am I getting a better product or just paying more for essentially same thing. Please help me decide if I should keep my RadrunnerPlus or get lectric 2.0 (With comfort/cargo) package.
Thank you everyone for helping :)
I really really want the plus but much prefer the black & green options on the original 😩 I’m on the verge of ordering but idk 🤷♀️
I’m the saaame!
Great review, great bike.
Wow nice review and everything you show looks fantastic. I have a Toyota RAV4 without a hitch so I have been looking only at folding ebikes like the Mini stepthru but I love the fact that you can have a small passenger on this one. How difficult would it be to get into a RAV4? Can the handlebars be easily removed? I'm thinking maybe eventually getting the Rad Mini Stepthru in addition to this bike. I hope they would both fit inside the RAV4.
Buy a “ black widow” aluminum motorcycle carrier from Discount Ramps. Pay extra for the folding model. Much much better price and holds more weight than an ebike carrier! It fits a 2 inch hitch.
I’m a big guy looking to loose some weight. I’m sure other fat guys are looking at Ebikes also. A good video would be to add weight to get the the 300lbs capacity and give a review of hill climbs and battery life. Thanks.
Also a metal hoop for your bike lock that's part of the battery would be handy.
Too bad you lose the motorcycle style kick stand. It is very convenient when placing a child (on child seat) or groceries on the bike. I picked the regular RadRunner so I could ride the metro/subway w/o needing to hold the bike.
I worked for Raleigh bike co. in Kent Wa. back in the early 90"s all of our bikes were listed as 300 lbs max for liability but they were tested to 400 lbs.
The Plus just makes sense for a lot of riders - it has many of the upgrades people would make to the basic RadRunner, so why not?
The main "why not" is additional cost and current (un)availability. Yet worth the wait (IMHO).
Yes it will be worth the wait!!! 👍👏😃🇨🇦
Does anybody have an ETA on that wait?
@@ZackTheGiant RPB's website says "currently out of stock." Last delivery forecast I saw was March. So my guess, at the moment, is probably no sooner than April. But if you shoot them a message, RPB will likely give you an honest/realistic estimate based on their current production schedule and parts availability.
Many thanks for that review in detail ! And good vibes as well ! Really usefull & fun !!
My RR+will probably arrive here in Paris (France) at the end of december. (Can’t wait)
I’ve heard a lot of things regarding the power downgrade for EU... could you confirm that the downgrade is only a software setup, or are there différent hardware configurations between US (750w) Canada(500w) and EU (250w) ?
Once again : many thanks for your Work&passion !
Hey man how is the bike ? is this only a software setup regarding the engine ?
@@zestanasdaw1073 hey ! I have received and upgraded (display and 35a controller) mynRR+... and won’t step back !!! It’s totally awesome !!
Fantastic video
Nice balanced review
The bikes are so well designed, but I was annoyed by the level of quality control. Maybe I was spoiled because my haibike was perfect out of the box, this wasn't. As long as you don't mind adjusting disk brakes and the derailleur and such, it's kind of a neat bike. On the subject of the 750 watt motor, it's more accurate to call it a 750 watt controller. I could send 750 to a computer fan and call it the same. The torque isn't very good, I can imagine an older person still having to walk it up steep hills. Once again, my expectations for my wife's bike probably weren't realistic, because the only other ebike I've purchased cost over 2x as much.
I have the regular one. Don’t need the extra gears as the one gear can easily climb hills.
@Ronald McDonaldtrump That does not apply for hub motors. Only on mid-motor/chain assist.
The hub is totally independent of the crank.
@Ronald McDonaldtrump Ah, my last bike was a mid motor and the gears DID make a difference.
Just ordered one i have back problems so im hoping the suspension is worth the money
Rad IS a great company!
looks like a super cool bike, really wish it had other color options though
I’ll be spray painting mine
One of the best reviews ever. I live in Belgium and I want to buy one of these bikes but I am not very sure what to chose. The Radrunner 2 or the Radrunner Plus? I see that the Radrunner Plus has 4 more kilograms than Radrunner 2. I like Radrunner 2 because is simpler, with the central kickstand, with less parts that could broke or need adjustments. But the Radrunner Plus, has a lower rear rack that suits me more because I want to install baskets in front and in the back and the LCD display with five levels of assistance. I don't know whitch of the two has a better cable management for the motor. If the money is not an issue, what of those two you would buy? Thanks!
Very good informative video
Thanks for explaining the differences between the North America version and the Europe version. Pretty disappointing that in the EU we can't just throttle all the way
Thanks
I just bought the RRplus and it will replace the Radwagon 26 inch wheel bike I bought a year ago (bought it literally a month before the new wagon was announced...bummer). I feel like my precious cargo will be safer with the lower center if gravity, and it’s small enough to tow a child trailer and also fit in the train.
Great Review and I love my RR+!
17:37 T pain loves the sprung
Bought one since I just moved to the Seattle area. They really do fly off the shelves and, apparently, I got lucky.
I'm loving it thus far. Seat is a little bit harsh on the bum, though.
Nice looking and a decent e-bike but between the weight limit & 750 watt, 80nm motor it isn't enough for 2 average size adults unless you NEVER go uphill.
I've never seen a controller built into a battery. Are you sure you're not thinking of the BMS (battery management system)?
My personal preference for the display of battery power is voltage which doesn't seem to be an option with Rad.
Good review
Great review, I love this ebike.
At the Radrunner eu shop there are 2 colours of this bike available, the silver one you have is called limited and shown with the passenger package and the white one called standard is shown without it. Do you know if that means that the limited one comes with the package and the other one doesnt? It would make sense as the silver "limited" one also costs 100€ more.
And the hunt continues. Every time I find a bike I like it's either too heavy, or too slow, or not powerful enough, or too much like a moped than a bike, or it fits most of my needs but is too expensive (ie. Monarch Super Crown or Frey CC).
I know the Rad Front Rack cannot fit on the RadRunner Plus because it would interfere with the large front light. However, I wonder if it would fit on the Plus if the light were not put on the bike. I would like to put the Rad Front Rack on a Plus and the try to Jerry Rig the light onto a different place, such as on the front of a milk crate or on a metal basket.
Still can’t believe they made a whole new bike instead of making a front suspension for the first one RR1..
I know, right!! I actually brought the slightly different measurements up with the founders because I thought that maybe they recreated both frames, and Mike was like NO! We custom made the RadRunner Plus frame to be suspension corrected, they do have different measurements. That totally blew my mind, especially given the fairly low price for their bikes.
@@ElectricBikeReview hopefully they sell a front suspension that fits the first radrunner in the future.
@Ronald McDonaldtrump none of the aftermarket ones I seen fit the bike properly.
@Ronald McDonaldtrump that’s what I’m talking about, the geometry of the bike isn’t right.
Where can I get one in case if I decide I want one right now I can't get one now enough money but where do we get one to have it deliver but like I said I wish they had these on the southside of Indianapolis Indiana where I live at that would be cool because they do got a lot empty buildings on the Southside that they can have stuff like this right now I'm glad you're back missing your videos I did like that just fight that you had the candy apple green it was awesome but I think I like this bike even better but right now keep up the good videos I hope you do more videos and do I like your chain Kryptonite videos but the one I have it should have been a little bit longer but it's lightweight easy to carry but it should have been just a tad bit longer to fit around a fat Square pulse ride go eat at
I'd totally buy a radbike... if they didn't downgrade in EU to 250W
Well done...
Thanks Norman, had some camera issues on this one but really enjoyed the bike and did my best to cover al aspects ;)
The need a reflector on the back of the rear mud flap for better visibility
Still waiting for Rad to have a model with hydraulic disk brakes with an integrated battery. Then I may bite for my second e bike.
easy to upgrade. I had installed the tektro hydraulic brakes on my radrunner. But only upgraded the front brakes.
@@simpleman6520
Cool.
How about battery integration?
@@joshuaj.2108 It did not have any, but I liked the fact that I could use the throttle and the front brakes at the same time. It allowed for weight transfer to happen while maneuvering slowly around tight areas. The rear brakes remained mechanical. I still think it's an easy upgrade and really cheap. You can do it yourself.
I have an issue when you were talking about cable breaks versus hydraulic. You said cable breaks are easier to adjust. Hydraulic breaks self adjust. Yes they are more expensive, but you don't have to mess with them.
Can you tell me what the reach is? I'm only for 4 11 and need to sit upright with a relaxed bent arm to the grips. Are they handlebars adjustable?
Thank you so much.
I would get a suspension seat post ... I hope they could include an option themswlves.
When if ever is the Rad Runner be available in Australia?
How about the warranty with whom we can contact if we need any parts and from where we can buy from England
Can someone say how the hub motor handles longer uphill climbs during summer => does the motor heat up around the axle ?
Be great to have more detail on the power assist programing at each level. Is it speed based? Sounds like each company does this somewhat different,
Wattage based with the same top speed limits. It does appear to pull power sooner than the speed limit in all modes. Not fully fading power until just over the speed set.
not sure if you read comments on older videos or not, but would you say it's worth buying the RadRunner Plus right away or getting the Radrunner 1 and then upgrading accordingly with the parts that you overtime realize you would need, potentially saving money?
I'm not sure if there's any differences in performance or if the Plus model simply has more accessories
Hi Alita! I would personally spend the money to upgrade to the RadRunner Plus model, because the suspension fork is the best part (in my opinion) and that's the most expensive and time consuming to upgrade... it might not even be possible given the component shortages. The upgraded headlight and passenger package are both nice, but the suspension fork is what really does it for me :)
I don't think you can easily upgrade the radrunner 1 to a 7-speed. For me, living in Vermont, that is the standout feature of the radrunner+.
I like the fact the batteries for all the models are interchangeable. In the end by the laws of mass production they should be cheaper in price and obviously easier to replace. Those specialty tires on the other hand, those may be a quite sifferent matter. How pricey will a specialty size like that be?
this is their best selling model so the tires although they would have to be purchased from them definitely don't have a production volume issue.
My biggest question is what's the range in throttle only. I will buy this bike next sumer and it annoys me not to know
Does the 500watt motor go farther on a charge than the 750watt in the US?
Are the smaller & wider 20" tires better than 26" tires for safety? What about on wet or icy roads? I keep hearing conflicting claims both ways.
In Europe you can't use the motor without paddling, but in US you can? Did I get this right?
Yes. EU does not allow throttle-only option and limits us to 25kmh (15.5mph), max power only 250watts