
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.
