E-bikes can be pricy and intimidating, but not if you get theRadRunner utility e-bike.
It offers everything from completemountain bikesto foldable e-bikes, perfect for city living.
Better yet, with the RadRunner, you get a mishmash of several bikes all-in-one.
It’s that versatility that makes the RadRunner a great option, especially if this is your first e-bike.
So, what do you get from the original RadRunner?
A seriously enjoyable ride!
Instead, you order it online and get the bike delivered right to your home.
Perfect for Google Maps and a Hydroflask water bottle.
Rad Power doesn’t just sell you a bike and call it a day.
The company designed each accessory to work perfectly with whatever bike you choose, too.
On the plus side, whatever you choose will work perfectly with your bike.
You’re not putting an entire bike together.
Overall the build-a-bike process is easy enough that anyone can do it.
Hitting the Road … and Dirt
First off, we should talk about the design.
The RadRunner is low profile, has an easy step-through design, and has tons of neat features.
But let’s face it, it’s kinda nerdy looking.
Nerdy, but I love it.
And when you accessorize it as I did, you’ll love it too.
Additionally, that single-drive system has less maintenance and fewer things to go wrong over time.
It’s all about simplicity, and that’s precisely what the RadRunner delivers.
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You simply pedal, the motor helps, and off you go.
Additionally, the RadRunner has a twist-throttle on the right side.
You still have to pedal a little bit, though, to get going.
Everything from the sitting position to the handlebars and throttle is comfortable and well thought out.
All Rad Power models in the U.S. areclass 2 e-bikes, meaning they top out at 20mph.
However, you might easily go faster downhill, which I did, several times.
Good thing it comes with high-end mechanical disc brakes that work like a charm!
Plus, you’ll likely come to appreciate the extra cushion these bigger tires provide.
More importantly, going up 20-degree inclines was no problem for the 750-watt motor.
The RadRunner does almost all of the work.
The RadRunner can haul it all.
Riding the RadRunner will make you feel like a kid again, that’s for sure.
I absolutely love it.
The headlight and taillight work great and keep you safe on the road.
My only complaint, however, is the lack of any suspension.
The tires mount directly to the frame, so you feel everything the tires roll over.
Then again, this is mainly a street utility bike.
It’s not really designed to take down a huge rocky, dirt mountain.
I’ll probably add a suspension seat post to make things more comfortable.
Thankfully, I have no complaints in that department and found the battery to be more than enough.
The battery is much bigger than that of a smartphone, so it takes several hours to recharge fully.
It’s a conversation starter.
Overall, the RadRunner is a simple, affordable, comfortable e-bike for just about anyone.
