Thanks everyone for your comments. Many things to consider and I appreciate all the advice.

Quote from: JimInPT on November 19, 2023, 01:54:27 PM
How tall are you, and leg inseam?  I'm 5'7" with 29" inseam, my 2021 MiniST2 fits me like a glove and is about the same size as a Runner or Contract (my name for the Expand, which is a de-featured MiniST, sadly).  A Rover or even City would be too tall for comfortable stops especially, and would be a handful on the hardpacked-dirt woods trails I like to ride (not mountain-bike stuff, just mucking about on the walking/horse trails).

If you want baskets; I'd recommend one in the rear for two reasons: the extra weight on the steering geometry and a headlight that is fixed and doesn't turn with the front wheel (a front basket moves the headlight to the front of the frame-mounted basket).  And depending on age/agility, I would HIGHLY recommend a stepthrough model from any manufacturer, especially if you expect to have tall bags of groceries etc. in a rear basket, for me that's a swingover height my knees/hips just won't do anymore.

For my height, inseam and needs, I wouldn't sell my MiniST2 at gunpoint.  It's just right.


Hope this helps a bit.

Thanks -- this helps. I'm a 30 inseam.

I'm looking for current recommendations for a first time ebike owner. I'm retiring soon, and think an ebike will meet most of my needs for traveling around. I won't be going on trails with it. Basic errands. I'd like an ebike with a back rack/basket for groceries, again not a lot. Based on the RadPower bikes currently being offered, what would you recommend? I live a cold climate - Edmonton AB Canada. So packed snow, some ice will be a consideration.

Front basket? Or back basket? Any accessory suggestions appreciated.
I've been looking at the RadRunner2 and the RadRover 6 Plus. But other recommendations are welcome.

TIA - Doug