


All of that equipment comes standard so you don’t have to start adding accessories. I’m definitely glad to see the built-in lights stick around for this model, as do the fenders and the rear rack. As much as I’d love to see a Class 3 Rad bike that gets up to 28 mph (45 km/h), we’re set at 20 mph until Rad’s lawyers let us go faster. That’s plenty of range for most everyday riders, whether you’re using the bike for leisure, commuting, or local errand running. That means 20 mph (32 km/h) on either throttle or pedal assist, and 25-45 miles (40-72 km) of range per charge. The RadExpand 5 of course brings the same Rad performance we know and love from the company’s other e-bikes. Extras: Sturdy kickstand, LED display, 7-speed shifter, integrated head/tail/brake LED lights, bell, 4 pedal assist settings, half-twist throttle, mounting for front and rear racks/accessories.Range: 45-72 km (25-45 mi) depending on user input.Then read on for my complete thoughts on this new electric bike model! RadExpand 5 video review To get a down-and-dirty sense of the new e-bike, check out my video review below and join me on my rides. That design direction though, taking RadRunner-like traits and applying them to a folding e-bike, means that the RadExpand 5 offers huge utility in a package that is more convenient for anyone who regularly transports their e-bike or needs to fold it to fit in a tight space. I’ll start by saying that it’s going to be hard for Rad Power Bikes to top their own RadRunner e-bike, which holds a special place in my heart as such an innovative and high utility design.īut the cool thing about the RadExpand 5 is that it’s almost like a folding version of the RadRunner, though with some key differences I’ll cover soon. But now that I’ve spent some good time in the saddle, I see exactly what Rad was thinking, because the folding RadExpand 5 e-bike draws on some of the best parts of every other e-bike in the company’s wide lineup. When the RadExpand 5 was first unveiled, I was surprised to see the company go in this direction and replace the RadMini with a new model.
