Thoughts on a RadRunner Plus?
05-21-20, 02:08 PM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 1
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Thoughts on a RadRunner Plus?
Reviews seem good, but I'm completely new to the e-bikes world! Anyone have any experience with RadPower Bikes?
Likes For wrecklessness:
05-21-20, 03:54 PM
#2
Full Member
I've had good luck with my MINI, have a couple hundred miles on it so far. I basically use it for round trips 10 miles and under, and it's performed great, The Rad Runner Plus is the standard model with all the accessories ( not sure if they put a front suspension on it), it has the 20 in. tires like my mini, it doesn't fold. I had to adjust some of the bicycle stuff on it out of the box (brake, derailer), but the electronics have been very reliable. The Rad Runner is a fat tire and rides as such. All in all for the money I like it. If I were to get another one it would be the City, I think the ride quality on pavement would be smooth. I think they have nice standard features, the lighting system is good with a brake light, the screen has good info and is backlit at night, motor cut-offs on brakes is a good thing.
03-01-23, 08:58 AM
#3
Ride more, eat less
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Philla PA, Hoboken NJ, Brooklyn NY
Posts: 2,070
Bikes: Too many but never enough.
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 713 Post(s)
Liked 733 Times
in
450 Posts
New RadRunner 3 Plus info:
https://electrek.co/2023/03/01/radru...d-power-bikes/
Seems expensive for $2500, proprietary new battery that doesn't fit previous RadRunner.
Taller platform for cargo can throw off the handling when carry heavy load.
4' 11" is the minimum rider height, seems optimistic.
https://electrek.co/2023/03/01/radru...d-power-bikes/
Seems expensive for $2500, proprietary new battery that doesn't fit previous RadRunner.
Taller platform for cargo can throw off the handling when carry heavy load.
4' 11" is the minimum rider height, seems optimistic.
Last edited by cat0020; 03-01-23 at 10:08 AM.
03-06-23, 01:08 AM
#4
Senior Member
Rad has a LOT of electrical and electronics problems. As a result things like controllers are almost always on back order. While there are a lot of people who have them I think most of their reviews are from shills, like most non-store brands.
Likes For speedy25:
03-06-23, 05:12 PM
#5
Full Member
That's a strong blanket statement. Rad makes a pretty solid product. It's our 1st ground up e-bikes and as far as the RadRover it's a lot of bike for the price. I've had no issues and we love pounding on the bikes with a mix of trail riding and climbing. I get it if you have one and didn't like it because of this or that but all bikes have pros and cons, the price point or store vs online doesn't change that.
03-07-23, 09:04 AM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: socal
Posts: 4,250
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 878 Post(s)
Liked 812 Times
in
613 Posts
My son purchased one for his wife and it's been a good value for their intended use which is riding around the bike paths.
Last edited by 2old; 03-09-23 at 02:02 AM.
03-08-23, 09:42 AM
#7
Senior Member
Kayakindude- Yes my statement was strong but accurate based on the number and type of repairs i do. Its backed up by message boards with people in the same position with a broken bike.
It has nothing to do with whether I like the product or not. Working on those bikes had made me some good money in the repair department.
Maybe for the number of repairs I do there are a million other bikes that have no problems. But compared to other better brands, the better bikes DONT have those problems!
-SP
It has nothing to do with whether I like the product or not. Working on those bikes had made me some good money in the repair department.
Maybe for the number of repairs I do there are a million other bikes that have no problems. But compared to other better brands, the better bikes DONT have those problems!
-SP
Last edited by speedy25; 03-08-23 at 09:45 AM. Reason: added another comment
03-08-23, 10:25 AM
#8
Ride more, eat less
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Philla PA, Hoboken NJ, Brooklyn NY
Posts: 2,070
Bikes: Too many but never enough.
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 713 Post(s)
Liked 733 Times
in
450 Posts
Kayakindude- Yes my statement was strong but accurate based on the number and type of repairs i do. Its backed up by message boards with people in the same position with a broken bike.
It has nothing to do with whether I like the product or not. Working on those bikes had made me some good money in the repair department.
Maybe for the number of repairs I do there are a million other bikes that have no problems. But compared to other better brands, the better bikes DONT have those problems!
-SP
It has nothing to do with whether I like the product or not. Working on those bikes had made me some good money in the repair department.
Maybe for the number of repairs I do there are a million other bikes that have no problems. But compared to other better brands, the better bikes DONT have those problems!
-SP
How many ebikes have you repaired in total?
How many Rad ebikes have you repaired in total?
how many of those are electrical problems?
How many other brands have you repaired?
What brands are they?
What message boards are you referring?
03-09-23, 02:19 AM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: socal
Posts: 4,250
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 878 Post(s)
Liked 812 Times
in
613 Posts
The thing that makes me laugh are bike dealers who denigrate the brands they don't carry (as well as DIY). Their rationale is every Brand X bike they see needs repair. Well, who brings their bike into a service department when it's running perfectly? Several of my acquaintances own bike shops and occasionally an individual will bring a bike they don't carry in for service. They have never been so disingenuous as to say something bad about that brand though. They sell based on the merits of their products.
