My Rad City 4 Step-through is the best money I have ever spent. I have 500 miles on it and it is a blast to ride. I upgraded to the premium headlight, small basket, and rearview mirror. It is also a great value. I was planning to buy another brand, but could not get past the $5,000 price tag. Thanks RAD!
@@rickkunkel9390 I have never had to contact them. I hit 1,800 miles last night and have only had 2 minor problems with the headlight. I prefer NiteRider headlights anyway. The bike is solid, sturdy, and a great value.
Bicycles, ebikes, electric cargo bicycles and escooters are great options for last mile, short distance travel. Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles by providing SAFE, PROTECTED BIKE LANES and trails. Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly. Bicycles are healthy exercise and fossil fuels free transportation. Electric bicycles are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Ride to work, ride to school or ride for fun. Children should be able to ride a bicycle to school without having to dodge cars and trucks. Separated and protected bike lanes are required. It will also make the roads safer for automobile drivers. Transportation planners and elected officials need to encourage people to walk, bike and take public transportation. Healthy exercise and fossil fuels free transportation.
I agree. We have bike lanes here in Vegas but you still here of bikers being taken out by vehicles. I still ride next to the sidewalk as much as I can when i ride even when there are bike lanes. . I just don’t feel safe being out there to close to traffic with our bike lanes being painted way out away from the sidewalks.
Ikr, in Sweden and Denmark almost everyone rode Bicycles around town etc.. I was surprised at the weather conditions they rode them in though I couldn't ride in that freezing weather 😅
Why does it take so long for the throttle to kick in I ride in NYC & trying to avoid cars is impossible with the throttle lag. My 2017 rad mini had immediate response. I’m like a sitting duck out here without throttle response!!
Bought mine and it came around 2 weeks ago, I finally finished assembly 2 days ago. Did all by myself without ever assembling a bike before. Will be riding it in Boston through this winter and can wait for it to make my life much better than my old city super thin and no gear shifter bike. Since I'm a first time ebike owner, some "downsides" that are mentioned on the video, or not exactly downsides but just not happy updates for some people, tend to be meaningless for me since I don't have the previous ebike experience to compare and also because it depends on a person's needs and wants, and if you're completely clueless like me to bike knowledge and specs some stuff you'll definitely never notice if it is a bad thing or not. I've been hearing a lot about the USB update and some complains about it, but I can't help to think that with so many power banks out there, portable and powerful, why would anyone care to have USB on their ebike? Won't that draw energy from your bike which should be reserved for the ride?? Won't that be just more gadgets to worry about when you have to lock and leave your bike somewhere?
Cool bike and video taken around the Green Lake area in Seattle where I grew up. This is on my list to check out. Not having the hydraulic brakes in the past was a deal breaker for me.
I wonder if they'll ever put out a version with a torque sensor. My first and only ebike uses one and it was all I'd known until I rode a lectric and jeez, I didn't like the pedaling with no effort ride. The pedals basically become a throttle button without a torque sensor.
Same. My first ebike had a Bosch mid-drive system with a torque sensor. It was fantastic. I switched earlier this year to a RadWagon 4, which is great, but it only has a cadence sensor. I feel like I get way less exercise riding this one, even though it’s heavier and the motor cuts out at 20 mph. My next ebike will definitely have a torque sensor.
@@aviflax That's a good way to put it. When I first started riding some people I talked to about it made comments about how ebikes are cheating and I knew I was getting a nice workout. But after riding a cadence only bike I kind of understand that perspective.
You are absolutely right. I am basically “forced” to ride my mission in level 1 so I have some sort of effort involved. The remaining levels are absurd on flat ground as you basically freewheel the pedals, may as well use the throttle. For the reason my next bike will have torque sensor/mid drive.
@@CaseyDarwin you can typically still adjust the level of support, even with cadence sensors. Also the bike has the biggest range of you pedal as much as you can - if you just turn the pedals with no effort the range decreases, not bad for commuting but maybe a problem on a longer tour. My bike has also a cadence sensor-however since it's a EU legal bike the continuous power is only 250 W, and you have to pedal more, the bike won't ride up a hill just with the motor power alone.
@@simonm1447 I understand you can adjust the assist level on bikes with only a cadence sensor. But unless you've ridden a bike with a torque sensor it's kind of hard to explain the difference in power delivery. The best way I can think is to say that torque sensor systems amplify your effort and just make it feel like you have way more muscle than you do, whereas cadence systems pretty much bypass your muscles/effort.
How tall are you? You look like you almost max out the seat? Handle bars look nice and high, not bent over on your ride! I’m 6ft 5 in. And having a problem finding a large enough from? The 17.5 inch post does not give me confidence this would fit my height? Thanks for your thoughts.
I'm still undecided on the perfect ebike for me I been looking at the rover, city, himiway cruiser. i want the power but I'm not super into the fat tires but going something incognito sacrifices power and battery. I do have a question thought. how much torque does the new motor have now ? is it comparable to the climbing of a Rover? I dont exactly need the best hill climbing machine were I live but if i come across a hill id like to be able to power through it.
Have you looked at any of the Ride1UP models? Sounds like their 700 series might have a lot of the features you’re looking for…integrated battery and good torque without fat tires. Comes in a high step and step through design also.
The torque of the new motor isn't exactly published. In the Seattle showroom, I've heard anywhere from 58 to 90 nm. Rad says it's 25% more torque than the RadCity 3 and 4 which puts it at 60 nm which seems about right based on me riding it...
I’m interested, but knowing that it was at $1,599, then jumped to $1,799, and went up again to $1,999, leaves a dull thud towards my desire to purchase. I know that inflation and parts suppliers have become raised cost, but the expensive processes of initial design was already completed years ago... This pushes me back to consider the Ride1Up 700 series for over $300 less with a 28mph PAS. Or other bikes in this competitive niche. Looks like a very nice bike though, but would hope for a little more savings.
Call me old fashioned but I still like the RadCity 4 better especially that it's now $300 cheaper ($200 plus another $100 off currently) than the 5. Specifically, I'd rather have the quietness and regen braking of the direct drive motor vs the extra torque of the geared hub motor. Both appear to be great e-bikes though ... I guess it's just personal preference.
Question: I like to ride with slightly more forward lean. In the video, your setup was fairly upright. How much higher could you have raised the seat post, if you had wanted to, to allow for a more forward leaning position? Also, how tall are you? Thanks!
A 1800€/$ city/commuter bike, with the cheapest Mickey-Mouse-shifter in the front, a cheap Altus in the back and the best, the cheapest 7 speed cassette they can find on the market. The rear fender is jumping like a cheap afterthought. This thing isn't any better than a 1599€/$ Himiway City. Without the Motor, this thing would be in the range of the cheap bikes of around 400$/€. If Rad would make the Rad City a really good bike I would understand the higher price, but all the components are low end parts. What would be nice for a commuter? At least a complete 10x Deore groupset, Shimano MT200 brakes, absolutely sturdy, rattle free fenders and a head light with at least 100Lux, not that shabby 60Lux something. And the most important, some Schwalbe Marathons which almost never get a flat. I wouldn't say that it must be a Deore in all circumstances , but this bike is expensive for what it is, so the price should match the components. Even a 8 or 9 speed Acera would be ok, but a 7 speed Altus? Thats for people who want to use it as a scooter instead of a real bike. I don't know how it is in the US, but here in Europe you get a ton of bikes that are far better than this Rad at this high price.
@@danimayb The Shimano Acera and Alivio are also compatible for 7 speed. So that couldn't be the point ;) . Alivio would've been also nice. The derailure is 33$ compared to the 24$ for the Altus. It isn't really a matter of price. A way nicer trigger shifter is just 15$ instead of the 13$ for this Tourney peace of sh*t.
I use Marathons and MT 200s on my commuter (A European NCM Hamburg), however I prefer 8 or 9 speed systems, since the chain is wider and has typically a longer lifespan. I upgraded mine from a Tourney derailleur to a Deore 592, it's a great full aluminum derailleur, for less than 40 €. On other 9 speed bikes I ride this derailleur in combination with Acera shifters, this combination shifts really good.
@@Benjamin_Jehne thanks for that, I wish someone knowledgeable from NAmerica would respond, I’d like to hear the debate / local response. I would be happy to pay for something high-quality, which will keep on chugging through winters here in French Canada. But I need to know which product and UA-cam doesn’t seem to be providing me many answers, just excitement about e-bikes in general.
Thats a very good point ! , Im wondering what kind of body the freewheel is on ?? If thats a HG , just get an upgrade kit , deore would do very well . These are around 200 euros .
@@acchaladkaI'm from North America and I think you guys really figured it out. If you want good components on Rad bikes you have to put them on yourself which is a bit of a bother. I haven't been able to replace cones and bearings for example.
Thanks for your video - Question does the RadCity 5 Plus or the Radrover 6 have the Tannus Armour already installed when the bike is purchased new from Rad ? Thanks
@@rhyshaug1272 definitely saw Green lake. I live in Bothell so it's a little bit surprised because right from the start of the video, The stock/commercial footage that is played ,and also repeated several times for a reference to the dialogue about features of the bike; Looks just like the building that the "Seattle e-bike" eastside store is in. Right downtown Bothell. (Bothell way and 185th I think)
6:28 Looks like something wrong with the rear mudguard. 🤔 It is curved way too much at the top above the rear tire, and the two silver metal rods that connect to it at the back seem way too short.
Yes, it's good for Uber eats and the insulated delivery bags with the large platform are designed to fit this bike. The fact that it's a hard-tail is a drawback for food deliveries. It can be a rough ride. It seems like whenever I get an order with drinks the route goes over cobblestone streets or something. It's possible to put your delivery basket in front where there are shock absorbing forks but I haven't tried that yet. I have delivered soft drinks and milkshakes that jumped right out of the cup holders when I was on rough roads..
Electric bike review made a video too and their sample is the same as this one. Surely there's a widespread problem and adjustment should be done at production since it's not that cheap at all.
@edwong3 if you look very closely you can see the fender rods are not adjustable so one should drill a new hole to adjust it properly and because of this all bike samples sent for review have the same condition.
This bike was really easy to assemble ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
@@roolio227 Rad Power got rid of the DD motor for this new City 5 model is what i was referring to. They went with a inhouse hub motor to replace the diabolical DD motors they previously used. I replaced my 2017 City with the Aventon Soltera 7spd. The Rad Mission wasnt offered with gears, i didnt want "simplicity," I wanted gears.
Rad should have just called this bike something completely different....because that is what it is. Gone is the gearless motor, gone is the integrated rear rack....the new one has more torque with the geared motor...bigger wheels....not sure I like the new battery design (how does water stay out of that cavity?)
⚠️ The speed shifter is way too far from the thumb and too high. I wished Rad would replace it with more classic and instinctive one which you can use with your index and thumb, up & down. ⚠️
I did research on this bike for a week. Then I said this is the bike for me. I called Vancouver office and told them that i wanted to order a 5 plus step through. But i had one problem. I am left handed. So this means that i would be using my front brake first. That would be a big problem. The lady on the phone told me that there was no problem because there was just one brake lever and it was on the left. Ok. So i ordered the bike. All happy i was going to get the bike i wanted. One day after I was looking at a video of this bike. There are 2 brake levers. Called them back to let them know I had to get the brake levers changed sides. She did not understand what I was talking about. I explain to her that I was left handed. So this is the hand i will be using to brake first. If you are left handed you would no what would happen. She put me on hold. When she got back to me she said it can't be done. If I change it myself then they will cancel my warranty. I told her to call the company where they make them so they can do the change there. She said it can't be done. So the bike that I wanted could not be done. So i had to cancel it. It is so funny they can put a man on the moon but can't reverse brake levers on a bike.
What's the deal with Rad City Bike customer service??? I've had my bike a little over a year , less than 100 miles and the controller went out. Their authorized repair man in AZ can't get a hold of them. And neither can I. This really sucks. I paid too much money to have a pile of crappy metal.
Hi Mikey, I bought this bike and they shipped me a new bike with a bad controller! I googled it and I see lots of online reviews showing the same problem! I think you should consider this in your review and warn your fans! I'm willing to provide all the details and the communication between me and Rad Power Bikes. Please let me know if you need me to email you all the details. Again (It's not just me)
Same exact issue here! Pedal assist and throttle failed but bike turns on. Said it was a controller issue. They don't know when I will ever receive the replacement parts. They can't give me an estimate. Everything is out of stock and they have supply issues. Could take months ! Many people have been waiting even a half a year.
@@tommwarneke396 hey yes so the issue was the controller burned out they sent me a replacement controller it works fine. However not long after that, maybe like two weeks, my battery stopped working. A fuse in my battery blew I bought a pack of fuses for 5 dollars and opened the battery fix it myself; everything working fine.
Do not buy a RAD bike , I unboxed mine 4 weeks ago and it didn’t work, nobody at RAD will help me , they won’t answer the phones or emails, stay away from RAD
You electric bike dealers are all alike You've all got the hottest thing since buttered toast EXCEPT you've left out the most important component THE TIRES Bike Tires SUCK Nobody likes being stuck pushing their ride home because the tires can go flat at a moments notice The dealer that can come up with a puncture proof tire is gonna put the rest out of Business.
What kind of speed/battery are you looking for? I know a company that makes e-bikes that can go 45MPH with huge batteries that can take you 60-80 miles. Hi Power Cycles makes full e-bikes. If you got a steel frame bike already, they also sell conversion kits for a much cheaper price.
My Rad City 4 Step-through is the best money I have ever spent. I have 500 miles on it and it is a blast to ride. I upgraded to the premium headlight, small basket, and rearview mirror. It is also a great value. I was planning to buy another brand, but could not get past the $5,000 price tag. Thanks RAD!
How is their customer support?
@@rickkunkel9390 I have never had to contact them. I hit 1,800 miles last night and have only had 2 minor problems with the headlight. I prefer NiteRider headlights anyway. The bike is solid, sturdy, and a great value.
Bicycles, ebikes, electric cargo bicycles and escooters are great options for last mile, short distance travel.
Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles by providing SAFE, PROTECTED BIKE LANES and trails. Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly. Bicycles are healthy exercise and fossil fuels free transportation. Electric bicycles are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Ride to work, ride to school or ride for fun. Children should be able to ride a bicycle to school without having to dodge cars and trucks. Separated and protected bike lanes are required. It will also make the roads safer for automobile drivers. Transportation planners and elected officials need to encourage people to walk, bike and take public transportation. Healthy exercise and fossil fuels free transportation.
I agree. We have bike lanes here in Vegas but you still here of bikers being taken out by vehicles. I still ride next to the sidewalk as much as I can when i ride even when there are bike lanes. . I just don’t feel safe being out there to close to traffic with our bike lanes being painted way out away from the sidewalks.
Ikr, in Sweden and Denmark almost everyone rode Bicycles around town etc.. I was surprised at the weather conditions they rode them in though I couldn't ride in that freezing weather 😅
Rad city plus 5 (step over) is a very tall bike. If u are going to get one I suggest the step thru model for getting on & off easier.
Great review as always, hitting all the big highlights without a lot of fluff content! Keep up the good work.
Why does it take so long for the throttle to kick in I ride in NYC & trying to avoid cars is impossible with the throttle lag. My 2017 rad mini had immediate response. I’m like a sitting duck out here without throttle response!!
Bought mine and it came around 2 weeks ago, I finally finished assembly 2 days ago. Did all by myself without ever assembling a bike before. Will be riding it in Boston through this winter and can wait for it to make my life much better than my old city super thin and no gear shifter bike. Since I'm a first time ebike owner, some "downsides" that are mentioned on the video, or not exactly downsides but just not happy updates for some people, tend to be meaningless for me since I don't have the previous ebike experience to compare and also because it depends on a person's needs and wants, and if you're completely clueless like me to bike knowledge and specs some stuff you'll definitely never notice if it is a bad thing or not. I've been hearing a lot about the USB update and some complains about it, but I can't help to think that with so many power banks out there, portable and powerful, why would anyone care to have USB on their ebike? Won't that draw energy from your bike which should be reserved for the ride?? Won't that be just more gadgets to worry about when you have to lock and leave your bike somewhere?
Good ride for 6'5+ community! I love the features as well
👍 I’d love to see a 6 ft 5 inch on this bike. I am shopping bikes and would love for this to work with me being 6 ft 5 in. Any photos? Thanks
Ordered two last week. Looking forward to them. Thanks for the good info here.
Cool bike and video taken around the Green Lake area in Seattle where I grew up. This is on my list to check out. Not having the hydraulic brakes in the past was a deal breaker for me.
I just bought my 1st RADcity 5 step thru electric bike. I can't wait for it to be delivered. Great video.
I wonder if they'll ever put out a version with a torque sensor. My first and only ebike uses one and it was all I'd known until I rode a lectric and jeez, I didn't like the pedaling with no effort ride. The pedals basically become a throttle button without a torque sensor.
Same. My first ebike had a Bosch mid-drive system with a torque sensor. It was fantastic. I switched earlier this year to a RadWagon 4, which is great, but it only has a cadence sensor. I feel like I get way less exercise riding this one, even though it’s heavier and the motor cuts out at 20 mph. My next ebike will definitely have a torque sensor.
@@aviflax That's a good way to put it. When I first started riding some people I talked to about it made comments about how ebikes are cheating and I knew I was getting a nice workout. But after riding a cadence only bike I kind of understand that perspective.
You are absolutely right. I am basically “forced” to ride my mission in level 1 so I have some sort of effort involved. The remaining levels are absurd on flat ground as you basically freewheel the pedals, may as well use the throttle. For the reason my next bike will have torque sensor/mid drive.
@@CaseyDarwin you can typically still adjust the level of support, even with cadence sensors.
Also the bike has the biggest range of you pedal as much as you can - if you just turn the pedals with no effort the range decreases, not bad for commuting but maybe a problem on a longer tour.
My bike has also a cadence sensor-however since it's a EU legal bike the continuous power is only 250 W, and you have to pedal more, the bike won't ride up a hill just with the motor power alone.
@@simonm1447 I understand you can adjust the assist level on bikes with only a cadence sensor. But unless you've ridden a bike with a torque sensor it's kind of hard to explain the difference in power delivery. The best way I can think is to say that torque sensor systems amplify your effort and just make it feel like you have way more muscle than you do, whereas cadence systems pretty much bypass your muscles/effort.
How tall are you? You look like you almost max out the seat? Handle bars look nice and high, not bent over on your ride! I’m 6ft 5 in. And having a problem finding a large enough from? The 17.5 inch post does not give me confidence this would fit my height? Thanks for your thoughts.
Yup. You're gonna need a longer seatpost. I use the Shimano shock absorbing post which is a little bit taller and I'm about ,5' 10".
Just bought mine with the cell phone mount. Super excited!
I'm still undecided on the perfect ebike for me I been looking at the rover, city, himiway cruiser. i want the power but I'm not super into the fat tires but going something incognito sacrifices power and battery. I do have a question thought. how much torque does the new motor have now ? is it comparable to the climbing of a Rover? I dont exactly need the best hill climbing machine were I live but if i come across a hill id like to be able to power through it.
Have you looked at any of the Ride1UP models? Sounds like their 700 series might have a lot of the features you’re looking for…integrated battery and good torque without fat tires. Comes in a high step and step through design also.
Did you decide?!?
The torque of the new motor isn't exactly published. In the Seattle showroom, I've heard anywhere from 58 to 90 nm. Rad says it's 25% more torque than the RadCity 3 and 4 which puts it at 60 nm which seems about right based on me riding it...
Just finished mounting mine, now if only the salty slush could go away so I can start commuting with this beast!
I’m interested, but knowing that it was at $1,599, then jumped to $1,799, and went up again to $1,999, leaves a dull thud towards my desire to purchase. I know that inflation and parts suppliers have become raised cost, but the expensive processes of initial design was already completed years ago... This pushes me back to consider the Ride1Up 700 series for over $300 less with a 28mph PAS. Or other bikes in this competitive niche.
Looks like a very nice bike though, but would hope for a little more savings.
Call me old fashioned but I still like the RadCity 4 better especially that it's now $300 cheaper ($200 plus another $100 off currently) than the 5. Specifically, I'd rather have the quietness and regen braking of the direct drive motor vs the extra torque of the geared hub motor. Both appear to be great e-bikes though ... I guess it's just personal preference.
agreed
Question: I like to ride with slightly more forward lean. In the video, your setup was fairly upright. How much higher could you have raised the seat post, if you had wanted to, to allow for a more forward leaning position? Also, how tall are you? Thanks!
You are better off with the radmission , or rad rover..those are made for leaning foward.. city and minis are upright models
@@guillermoortiz1492 Perfect reply.
Upright setups are way more comfortable
@@gl4989 disagree, my rad rover has spacers and I’m thinking about removing them
Dayenu ! Love it. lol
Hows the seat? Rad never has had good seats. Wondered if they made a decent one this time.
RadCity 5 Plus or Priority Current?
Priority. Just saying ..
Thank you for the video report.
Thank you.
A 1800€/$ city/commuter bike, with the cheapest Mickey-Mouse-shifter in the front, a cheap Altus in the back and the best, the cheapest 7 speed cassette they can find on the market. The rear fender is jumping like a cheap afterthought. This thing isn't any better than a 1599€/$ Himiway City. Without the Motor, this thing would be in the range of the cheap bikes of around 400$/€.
If Rad would make the Rad City a really good bike I would understand the higher price, but all the components are low end parts. What would be nice for a commuter? At least a complete 10x Deore groupset, Shimano MT200 brakes, absolutely sturdy, rattle free fenders and a head light with at least 100Lux, not that shabby 60Lux something. And the most important, some Schwalbe Marathons which almost never get a flat. I wouldn't say that it must be a Deore in all circumstances , but this bike is expensive for what it is, so the price should match the components. Even a 8 or 9 speed Acera would be ok, but a 7 speed Altus? Thats for people who want to use it as a scooter instead of a real bike.
I don't know how it is in the US, but here in Europe you get a ton of bikes that are far better than this Rad at this high price.
@@danimayb The Shimano Acera and Alivio are also compatible for 7 speed. So that couldn't be the point ;) . Alivio would've been also nice. The derailure is 33$ compared to the 24$ for the Altus. It isn't really a matter of price. A way nicer trigger shifter is just 15$ instead of the 13$ for this Tourney peace of sh*t.
I use Marathons and MT 200s on my commuter (A European NCM Hamburg), however I prefer 8 or 9 speed systems, since the chain is wider and has typically a longer lifespan.
I upgraded mine from a Tourney derailleur to a Deore 592, it's a great full aluminum derailleur, for less than 40 €.
On other 9 speed bikes I ride this derailleur in combination with Acera shifters, this combination shifts really good.
@@Benjamin_Jehne thanks for that, I wish someone knowledgeable from NAmerica would respond, I’d like to hear the debate / local response. I would be happy to pay for something high-quality, which will keep on chugging through winters here in French Canada. But I need to know which product and UA-cam doesn’t seem to be providing me many answers, just excitement about e-bikes in general.
Thats a very good point ! , Im wondering what kind of body the freewheel is on ??
If thats a HG , just get an upgrade kit , deore would do very well . These are around 200 euros .
@@acchaladkaI'm from North America and I think you guys really figured it out. If you want good components on Rad bikes you have to put them on yourself which is a bit of a bother. I haven't been able to replace cones and bearings for example.
Regen makes pedaling harder.
Because of conversion losses, regen while pedaling isn't worth it. Better just to pedal with zero assist.
another awesome video.
Thanks for your video - Question does the RadCity 5 Plus or the Radrover 6 have the Tannus Armour already installed when the bike is purchased new from Rad ? Thanks
No, they do not. I just bought one of each, and there's no sign of the Tannus having been installed, but it is an extra that you can buy through Rad.
@@kevp6161 Thxs
Are you riding in Bothell washington?
At least some of it looks like Green Lake in Seattle, saw signs for NW 70th St and 5th Ave NE 1:00 in
@@rhyshaug1272 definitely saw Green lake. I live in Bothell so it's a little bit surprised because right from the start of the video, The stock/commercial footage that is played ,and also repeated several times for a reference to the dialogue about features of the bike; Looks just like the building that the "Seattle e-bike" eastside store is in. Right downtown Bothell. (Bothell way and 185th I think)
Hey, I hope you enjoyed your visit to Seattle! It was nice to see for a local like me!
6:28 Looks like something wrong with the rear mudguard. 🤔
It is curved way too much at the top above the rear tire, and the two silver metal rods that connect to it at the back seem way too short.
Way to go Micah, cool!
Does anyone know if this bike is good for UberEats?
Yes, it's good for Uber eats and the insulated delivery bags with the large platform are designed to fit this bike. The fact that it's a hard-tail is a drawback for food deliveries. It can be a rough ride. It seems like whenever I get an order with drinks the route goes over cobblestone streets or something. It's possible to put your delivery basket in front where there are shock absorbing forks but I haven't tried that yet. I have delivered soft drinks and milkshakes that jumped right out of the cup holders when I was on rough roads..
What's up with the rear fender? 🤦♂
Electric bike review made a video too and their sample is the same as this one. Surely there's a widespread problem and adjustment should be done at production since it's not that cheap at all.
@edwong3 if you look very closely you can see the fender rods are not adjustable so one should drill a new hole to adjust it properly and because of this all bike samples sent for review have the same condition.
@edwong3 k
Brand new RadCity 5 Plus E-Bike with error code 21. Any trouble shooting suggestions other than a new controller? Any one else have this problem?
Does anyone else experience extreme vibration in the seat in the Rad City 5? Also, the motor is way noisier on this model. Anyone?
Wish we could get these in every country but the regulations are all over the place :/
This bike was really easy to assemble ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
it went up $500 up
Finally got rid of the DD motor. Time to replace my 2017 City.
What did you get for replacement??
@@roolio227 Rad Power got rid of the DD motor for this new City 5 model is what i was referring to. They went with a inhouse hub motor to replace the diabolical DD motors they previously used. I replaced my 2017 City with the Aventon Soltera 7spd. The Rad Mission wasnt offered with gears, i didnt want "simplicity," I wanted gears.
Uh oh, no bikes in Greenlake park!
The bike is great and something I recommend buying. However, I'd suggest changing the shitty wobbling stock tires.
I suppose the guy that made this video assumes everybody knows what pedal assist is and how else do you accelerate with this bike
Rad should have just called this bike something completely different....because that is what it is. Gone is the gearless motor, gone is the integrated rear rack....the new one has more torque with the geared motor...bigger wheels....not sure I like the new battery design (how does water stay out of that cavity?)
Ya, one would have to leave the battery on when leaving it in the rain or get a good cover.
Is it me or the front suspension look horribly inadequate even in the gravel..
I wish the rear dropouts were triangulated.
That’s a sleek looking bike
Better for older riders? Larger buttons are easier for everyone.
It needs a bouncy bouce seat or seatpost.
That would be a nice upgrade and would give more comfort…nice that it does have a suspension fork though
I really wish I had the bike😫
The cables are horrendous looking. Why can't they run them through the frame? The average person is not maintaining their own bike.
⚠️ The speed shifter is way too far from the thumb and too high. I wished Rad would replace it with more classic and instinctive one which you can use with your index and thumb, up & down. ⚠️
It worth the price tag 👍🏾👍🏾
I did research on this bike for a week. Then I said this is the bike for me. I called Vancouver office and told them that i wanted to order a 5 plus step through. But i had one problem. I am left handed. So this means that i would be using my front brake first. That would be a big problem. The lady on the phone told me that there was no problem because there was just one brake lever and it was on the left. Ok. So i ordered the bike. All happy i was going to get the bike i wanted. One day after I was looking at a video of this bike. There are 2 brake levers. Called them back to let them know I had to get the brake levers changed sides. She did not understand what I was talking about. I explain to her that I was left handed. So this is the hand i will be using to brake first. If you are left handed you would no what would happen. She put me on hold. When she got back to me she said it can't be done. If I change it myself then they will cancel my warranty. I told her to call the company where they make them so they can do the change there. She said it can't be done. So the bike that I wanted could not be done. So i had to cancel it. It is so funny they can put a man on the moon but can't reverse brake levers on a bike.
Whats wrong with you're right hand, doesn't it work? (i am left handed as well and never ever heard of switching over brakes)
Thankfully you don't play the piano.
The price is a big fail. Not sure what they were thinking on that one..
Why buy this bike when you can get a substantial upgrade with the Rover 6 for $100 more?
Because some folks dont want a fat bike
Welp, time to start saving
What's the deal with Rad City Bike customer service??? I've had my bike a little over a year , less than 100 miles and the controller went out. Their authorized repair man in AZ can't get a hold of them. And neither can I. This really sucks. I paid too much money to have a pile of crappy metal.
The 2 display thing is dumb and the mickey mouse shifter for that price is a definite no go.
Te una bisicleta esta práctica mente nueva la deje de usar y ya no me funciona
Hi Mikey,
I bought this bike and they shipped me a new bike with a bad controller! I googled it and I see lots of online reviews showing the same problem! I think you should consider this in your review and warn your fans! I'm willing to provide all the details and the communication between me and Rad Power Bikes. Please let me know if you need me to email you all the details. Again (It's not just me)
Same exact issue here! Pedal assist and throttle failed but bike turns on. Said it was a controller issue. They don't know when I will ever receive the replacement parts. They can't give me an estimate. Everything is out of stock and they have supply issues. Could take months ! Many people have been waiting even a half a year.
@@nonya7904 any luck yet on parts?
@@tommwarneke396 hey yes so the issue was the controller burned out they sent me a replacement controller it works fine. However not long after that, maybe like two weeks, my battery stopped working. A fuse in my battery blew I bought a pack of fuses for 5 dollars and opened the battery fix it myself; everything working fine.
@@tommwarneke396 took a very long time for them to send me a new controller...around 2 months I don't remember
lets talk about those god awful handlebar grips AND handlebar
Your saddle is too low.
Now €1000
your seat is too low. you are not peddling efficiently.
Do not buy a RAD bike , I unboxed mine 4 weeks ago and it didn’t work, nobody at RAD will help me , they won’t answer the phones or emails, stay away from RAD
You electric bike dealers are all alike You've all got the hottest thing since buttered toast EXCEPT you've left out the most important component THE TIRES Bike Tires SUCK
Nobody likes being stuck pushing their ride home because the tires can go flat at a moments notice The dealer that can come up with a puncture proof tire is gonna put the rest out of Business.
Seven speed, limited to 20 MPH, no option for a larger battery, NO thanks
What kind of speed/battery are you looking for? I know a company that makes e-bikes that can go 45MPH with huge batteries that can take you 60-80 miles. Hi Power Cycles makes full e-bikes. If you got a steel frame bike already, they also sell conversion kits for a much cheaper price.
Pretty cheap for a bike
It's so slow who needs hydro brakes
That rear fender looks wrong!