New Rad Runner 2 released with increased price

[Veggyhed]

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[Ryan]

Here is a link to it on the Rad Power Bikes website: https://bit.ly/3dWi3Uc

I'll be trying to do a review on it - curious what others think of the changes.

[Eric7]

I am glad they seem to have kept the current not in frame battery in this latest model.  This means they would probably stock the current not in frame battery, hardware, connectors, for a few more years in stock.

[Ryan]

Here is my analysis: https://ebikeescape.com/rad-power-bikes-radrunner-2-review/

I also compare the RadRunner 1 and RadRunner 2 as well as the RadRunner 2 and RadRunner Plus. The image comparison in the post is helpful to spot the differences.

[JimInPT]

I am glad they seem to have kept the current not in frame battery in this latest model.  This means they would probably stock the current not in frame battery, hardware, connectors, for a few more years in stock.

I agree, and was thinking the same thing for future spares for my MiniST2.  But maybe it's an interim "new" model to use up inventory or contracted parts; the biggest "improvement" seems to be the price increase, and I still can't see any reason to buy one of those over a Mini unless you really want that clunky bucket thing between your legs, at extra cost of course.

[JimInPT]

Here is my analysis: https://ebikeescape.com/rad-power-bikes-radrunner-2-review/

I also compare the RadRunner 1 and RadRunner 2 as well as the RadRunner 2 and RadRunner Plus. The image comparison in the post is helpful to spot the differences.

Thanks, Ryan; that was useful.  I wouldn't have been nearly as diplomatic as you, though.  $300 more and still no fenders, no more than one gear, no suspension or a real display?  Why not just get all of that, and a lower price, with a Mini?

[Ryan]

Here is my analysis: https://ebikeescape.com/rad-power-bikes-radrunner-2-review/

I also compare the RadRunner 1 and RadRunner 2 as well as the RadRunner 2 and RadRunner Plus. The image comparison in the post is helpful to spot the differences.

Thanks, Ryan; that was useful.  I wouldn't have been nearly as diplomatic as you, though.  $300 more and still no fenders, no more than one gear, no suspension or a real display?  Why not just get all of that, and a lower price, with a Mini?

I was wrong in my original posting. It launched at $1199 and most recently was $1299 so $200 more. I think the main thing to keep in mind is that all of the other models are going up in price ($200 as well?). That will put the RadMini more in line with the RadRunner 2, but also having owned a RadWagon I see a benefit of the more versatile rear rack on the Runner. If you don't plan to leverage the extra weight capacity and have a passenger then I agree - the RadMini is probably the better choice.

[sc00ter]

I almost ordered a new RadRunner 1 during black Friday but ended up buying my old 'Runner 1 back! Im keeping my old 'Runner 1 and put my new E-Lux on consignment. Even with the price increase Rad Power bikes are still a great value. Live and learn I guess.