Poll
Question:
Which Rad Power Bikes Model do you own?
Option 1: RadRunner
Option 2: RadWagon
Option 3: RadRover (US)/RadRhino (EU)
Option 4: RadRover Step-Thru
Option 5: RadMini
Option 6: RadMini Step-Thru
Option 7: RadCity
Option 8: RadCity Step-Thru
I'm curious what the most popular Rad Power Bikes model is. I've allowed a max of two votes per user so those with multiple can mark them. Once you vote you can see the results. I have my guess of which Rad is the most popular but we'll see if I'm right! Feel free to share why you chose the specific model below and if you'd change your mind after owning it.
Got the RadRhino 2019 750W (EU) version...
2019 RadRover
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2019 Rad Wagon
2020 Rad City
Waiting for better weather.
His and Her's White 2018 RadWagons...
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Quote from: rheine3 on March 01, 2020, 07:35:51 PM
2019 Rad Wagon
2020 Rad City
Waiting for better weather.
Better weather has arrived! ;)
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Quote from: fin_rad on March 02, 2020, 08:39:38 PM
Quote from: rheine3 on March 01, 2020, 07:35:51 PM
2019 Rad Wagon
2020 Rad City
Waiting for better weather.
Better weather has arrived! ;)
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Nice shot, where is it exactly?
It's called the Yyteri beach (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yyteri) on the west coast of Finland. Beautiful place, especially in the summer time. https://youtu.be/NHcGnPi43_Y
That day it was actually the first real winter day here on west coast area on this year so I just had to go test how my Rad can handle the snowy condition. There was around 5 cm (2 inches) of fresh sleet snow at the time and more coming all the time. And the bike did well, totally fulfilled the expectations I had for this bike. :)
Haven't tried the MTB routes yet though:
https://youtu.be/UCy5M3RA4CE
Not a single radrunnner that kinda surprises me. seems like on Youtubes thats one of the more popular models.
Of course there are lot more Rad owners out there. Not all are on this forum or even in internet. If it just works, no need to complain on Facebook or internet forums. ;)
I have a RadCity ST....and a RadMini.....both 2019 models......the "Cadillac" and the "Jeep"!
Yeah, apparently there are 100,000+ Rad Owners! I just wanted to see if there was any clear favorite. Seems pretty mixed.
Quote from: franswa on March 16, 2020, 03:15:53 PM
I have a RadCity ST....and a RadMini.....both 2019 models......the "Cadillac" and the "Jeep"!
What did you use to make the battery white? Looks great!
I dont know what he used. But the car wrap would probably work great. I may actually get some orange and try it out. that does look good.
Quote from: Ryan on March 16, 2020, 04:03:34 PM
Yeah, apparently there are 100,000+ Rad Owners! I just wanted to see if there was any clear favorite. Seems pretty mixed.
According to the survey, so far only 11 members who own 13 bikes... :(
Clear favorite: RadWagon (n=4, 30.8%).
As of April 8th, 2020
@Ryan: Perhaps you could add the European "RadRhino", which is essentially the RadRover with fenders and rear rack. You could just modify to "RadRover (US)/RadRhino (EU)" or create an extra entry for RadRhino. The RadRhino is alternatively available as 250 W ebike or as 750 W L1e-A (like the RadWagon, which is solely sold with the 750 W engine).
Edit: Actually, the RadRhino only has the 250 W engine in 2020. Used to have the 750 W option in 2019, obviously discontinued. :(
Quote from: Carsten on April 08, 2020, 08:28:23 AM
Quote from: Ryan on March 16, 2020, 04:03:34 PM
Yeah, apparently there are 100,000+ Rad Owners! I just wanted to see if there was any clear favorite. Seems pretty mixed.
According to the survey, so far only 11 members who own 13 bikes... :(
Clear favorite: RadWagon (n=4, 30.8%).
As of April 8th, 2020
@Ryan: Perhaps you could add the European "RadRhino", which is essentially the RadRover with fenders and rear rack. You could just modify to "RadRover (US)/RadRhino (EU)" or create an extra entry for RadRhino. The RadRhino is alternatively available as 250 W ebike or as 750 W L1e-A (like the RadWagon, which is solely sold with the 750 W engine).
Edit: Actually, the RadRhino only has the 250 W engine in 2020. Used to have the 750 W option in 2019, obviously discontinued. :(
Added the RadRhino as part of the RadRover option to be more inclusive. 8) I think what's really interesting is that Rad basically doubled down on the RadRunner with the RadRunner Plus. My guess is they are trying to compete more with companies like Super73 and Juiced. I will be curious if we see more folks opting for the Runner. I don't recall seeing anyone with a Runner on the forum.
I bought my Radrover 5 in Feb of this year. I also own a Aventon Pace 500 which i purchased last fall.
The Radrover has it all over the Aventon Pace500. I take it everywhere. It is my favorite.
We have two Rad minis. ( Only voted once. ) We bought foldables so they could be kept out if sight when traveling. Now that we've had them for a while, we won't fold them very often & my wife could have used a step thru.
We use full air pressure on pavement. :)
1st post here.
Bill
Quote from: mickush on April 20, 2020, 08:26:32 AM
I bought my Radrover 5 in Feb of this year. I also own a Aventon Pace 500 which i purchased last fall.
The Radrover has it all over the Aventon Pace500. I take it everywhere. It is my favorite.
I don't know much about Aventon but it looks like that models has hydraulic brakes which I imagine is nice to have. Though I'd imagine the Rover is much more comfortable to ride given the wider tires and the front suspension.
I agree that on an any bicycle you should have suspension at least on the front side. It gives you so much more safety when that sudden hole on the road (or off road) hits your front wheel. Fat tyres lets you ride your bike more offroad and of course also on even deeper snow.
I just bought my RadWagon. Had it professionally assembled, and he tweaked everything and trued the wheels as well. I noted he put grease on every single bolt that he removed. I have been busy so I have not ridden it yet.
I can say that the frame construction of the RadWagon reminded me of a custom-built newspaper delivery bicycle my father bought me as my paper route was brutal on conventional bikes. That bike was built in the United Kingdom. It lasted me until I quit the paper delivery business. They eventually sold it to someone to use as a leisure bike. I could easily put 350 pounds of newspapers on it. It had a similar layout as the RadWagon with the exception, of course, no electric motor.
I plan to use it with my camping trips, it will be transported on my Wrangler on the front after I get the new receiver hitch installed in the coming week.
Rad mini 4 bought in January.
It seems that I have the only one in my neighborhood. However there are several rad power bikes in my neighborhood. I know that there are five rad runners, 2 Rad rovers and two wagons.
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2020 Rad City
2020 Rad City Step Thru
Well, guess I'm obsessed! Have two Rad City bikes, one ST and my reg. frame. Both 2020 models.
So today, for my birthday in late August, I ordered a Rad Rover. Should ship in September. got the Medical Personnel Discount! Best deal going! WooHoo!
It seems to be a fairly even split between the models, given the relatively small sample size :). I am looking at purchasing a second bike, the Rad Mini ST to go with my Rad Runner, but not until next spring.
RadRunner (1? I think? The non-plus model) EU spec.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200722/3034751f43eb75af1863516ef2adea50.jpg)
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I just purchased a RadRunner 1, with delivery coming in September. Very excited!
wife got a rad city step thru. first time e-bike. love it! so i'll probably get a radrover next year for myself.